I think the Ayers Rock is the best-known landmark of Australia. It was the first thing that occurred to me when I’ve heard “Australia”, too. Initially I was a little uncertain whether or not to make myself on the way, as it’s far away in the middle of nowhere and the expenses of a journey to there are enormous.

Well, now I’m here. Unfortunately it is not only the costs of the journey which are enormous, it is everything you need. I got the most expensive rental car I ever had (also due to a failing of a car rental service). A bottle of water is up to $5, while it’s recommended to drink 1 liter/hour. Fuel is almost twice the price as in other Australian areas. And I could even list more annoying things…

But: It’s an incredible feeling to cruise across the Kata Tjuta National Park in a SUV. To see the giant rocks appearing in the flat desert of Central Australia. Tap water is not delicious, but you can drink it and it’s free. And you don’t need that much fuel as the distances are quite short. A refreshing jump in the pool couldn’t be better as here. And mosquito nets are available almost everywhere (you really need it for protecting your face from the flies around).

So it’s all about you make out of it. I really enjoyed the three days I spent in that remote area. I saw a beautiful sunset while the Uluru is brimming in a strong red color. A thunderstorm over the National Park. And again a phenomenal starlight sky, not damped from any other light around.