Should tourists climb Uluru?

The Rock was there long before humans arrived and will be there long after they go, unless it's found to contain rare minerals and someone blows it up and carts it away. I say climb the rock if you wish, you won't do it any lasting harm. It would be different if it was built or substantially altered by human hands but it's not.

Now how about building a chair lift to the top, saves countless feet wearing a groove and a great money spinner for the locals? No-one needs to risk a dodgy ticker anymore... :)

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Originally Posted by bee utey

The Rock was there long before humans arrived and will be there long after they go, unless it's found to contain rare minerals and someone blows it up and carts it away. I say climb the rock if you wish, you won't do it any lasting harm. It would be different if it was built or substantially altered by human hands but it's not.

Now how about building a chair lift to the top, saves countless feet wearing a groove and a great money spinner for the locals? No-one needs to risk a dodgy ticker anymore... :)

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Yeah, champion. Keep trolling.

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Originally Posted by bee utey

The Rock was there long before humans arrived and will be there long after they go, unless it's found to contain rare minerals and someone blows it up and carts it away. I say climb the rock if you wish, you won't do it any lasting harm. It would be different if it was built or substantially altered by human hands but it's not.

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I think you've been reading my mind. I was halfway through writing a post saying exactly what you've said. I just got a phone call with some unfortunate news while i was typing it. I believe exactly what was said above. Its been there long before our indigenious brothers were here and will be there in a few million years time too except for humans blowing it up or worse. Live and let live. Enjoy it if you can. Ppl are just out to feather there nests at other ppls cost. If i ever get there then i will try to climb it myself if we are still allowed. Hell i'd drive my series 2a up it if i was allowed.

Now the the nay sayers comments....😆😆😆

Cheers Rod

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I seem to have a knack for visiting the rock when it's windy.... so weather conditions have made the decision for me. Never climbed it, but walked around it a couple of times.

Should people be able to climb it - as this thread proves, it a contentious issue where each of us should make our own decision, while the option is still there.

I've never had a driving desire to check out the view.... if I did I'd probably fly over it.

The local people ask visitors not to climb.... and they do actually own it.

I reckon it's a decision for each individual..... but if you want to climb on the roof at my place, cause the view is good, and I asked you not to. I'd be pretty ****ed off if you ignored me.... :angel:

The lease agreement on the park doesn't expire until 2083.... but I suspect more events like the rescue of fellas that fell into that crevice this week - the more likely it will be closed for everyone.

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"I cannot remember the names of the "Traditional Owners" of The Rock, I'm sure someone can tell me, I thought it began with an A,".......
Pickles.[/quote]


I think u might be thinking of the Arrernti ppl, pickles.

Cheers Rod

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Anangu I believe

I was lucky enough to have climbed it when I was about 16. Was unfortunate enough to have been present at one of the deaths there at the time. A young guy and his mate had a rest about half way up or so, one had an epileptic fit I believe, and then basically rolled off the side. His mate of course was distraught.


Like Pickles, it was one of the greatest experiences of my life too,,, It helped shape my desire for travel and our outback. When I get back there with my partner, I hope we will be able to climb it again, although, I'd much rather have a guide to give me more info about it all.
I believe respect is the key word, and I think the indigenous should be proud to show it off.

I've never read a bigger load of disrespectful, ignorant, bogun bull

Climing Uluru is one of the most sacrilegious, disrespectful things you can do on the planet.

You all know it's wrong and the deliberate flouting of this makes me sick.

Get over your arrogant colonial selfishness.

If you think my response is strong, it's nothing compared to how the Anangu people feel, every time someone knowingly disrespects such a significant sacred site, by climbing Uluru.

Moderators, this entire thread should be deleted.

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Originally Posted by MrLandy

I've never a bigger load of disrespectful, ignorant, bogun bull****.

Climing Uluru is one of the most sacrilegious, disrespectful things you can do on the planet.

You all know it's wrong and the deliberate flouting of this makes me sick.

Get over your arrogant colonial selfishness.

If you think my response is strong, it's nothing compared to how the Anangu people feel, every time someone knowingly disrespects such a significant sacred site, by climbing Uluru.

Moderators, this entire thread should be deleted.

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Why should it be deleted? question was asked and members have responded.........doesn't mean we should cop a spray from you.

Haven't you got better things to do in the D5 forum.

Well weeds, if it's not deleted, I'm out. No room for racism in my world.

My post is nowhere near as offensive as the majority of those above.