Famous places in the world: Oceania

Uluru - Ayers Rock

<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<b><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10.0pt;">There are many ways
to experience the majesty of Uluru and the beauty of this unique desert
landscape</span></b><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10.0pt;">.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWqy4AQuXYSzlwiiNODMr_zkAtq3bMFVjsQ2FkwxejQdcBzugXEIwP5dhCVflhxwJaUW-Wr3AnS9nEYSCKkyXiJ6XDLQ2gAurCloDquqSPBN6pNx_9evz5_9PdL1ASQ-G3kvWpbw9On64/s1600/Uluru+-+Ayers+Rock+-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="261" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWqy4AQuXYSzlwiiNODMr_zkAtq3bMFVjsQ2FkwxejQdcBzugXEIwP5dhCVflhxwJaUW-Wr3AnS9nEYSCKkyXiJ6XDLQ2gAurCloDquqSPBN6pNx_9evz5_9PdL1ASQ-G3kvWpbw9On64/s400/Uluru+-+Ayers+Rock+-2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
</div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10.0pt;">

</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10.0pt;">World Heritage-listed Uluru is one of Australia’s most
iconic symbols. Located in the heart of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in
Australia’s Red Centre, Uluru is an ancient landscape, rich in Australian
indigenous culture and spirituality. There are many ways to experience the
majesty of Uluru and the beauty of this unique desert landscape. Take a walk
with an Aboriginal guide and learn about ancient traditions and stories from
the Dreamtime. See it from the skies by helicopter or hot air balloon. Ride
across the ochre coloured desert on a Harley Davidson motorcycle or on the back
of a camel.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI3TKF290lakGvNiQSv7ZHp9H6FGUqruvFbZdrdiIJ4PAiEups3nQgUvuc_OvJKxZEJYdtmHAU1O83z0GpcNgAyxJ9dO5OAli7BArmD1m49TkVnZcVmhlEKS1i1UZtizymNqIxC2kQ0c8/s1600/Uluru+-+Ayers+Rock+-1.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="220" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI3TKF290lakGvNiQSv7ZHp9H6FGUqruvFbZdrdiIJ4PAiEups3nQgUvuc_OvJKxZEJYdtmHAU1O83z0GpcNgAyxJ9dO5OAli7BArmD1m49TkVnZcVmhlEKS1i1UZtizymNqIxC2kQ0c8/s400/Uluru+-+Ayers+Rock+-1.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<b><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10.0pt;">About Uluru</span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10.0pt;">The traditional custodians of Uluru, the Anangu, believe
this landscape was created by their ancestors at the beginning of time, and
they have been protecting these sacred lands ever since. The Uluru-Kata Tjuta
Cultural Centre is a great starting point for visitors. Learn about Tjukurpa, the
traditional law guiding the Anangu people. Take a dot painting workshop, where
Aboriginal artists will show you how they express their culture through art.
You’ll have your own original artwork to take home as a memento. Take a walk
with an Aboriginal guide and learn about their ancient traditions and stories
from the Dreamtime.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQhtTHCbdUw7cdJwD7Iwa-e1gkPKEts0D8dHf5z2jXrCjcmSQ9dLt-EL03yC4kfysreQZxgMfEkrIKnUkNx1j3sBYyhgzUTM6StxsuZ-BwK5gGvqRuehQcpeDH2Wi776UK4-jthLoWBfs/s1600/Uluru+-+Ayers+Rock+-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="187" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQhtTHCbdUw7cdJwD7Iwa-e1gkPKEts0D8dHf5z2jXrCjcmSQ9dLt-EL03yC4kfysreQZxgMfEkrIKnUkNx1j3sBYyhgzUTM6StxsuZ-BwK5gGvqRuehQcpeDH2Wi776UK4-jthLoWBfs/s400/Uluru+-+Ayers+Rock+-3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<b><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10.0pt;">Uluru experiences</span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10.0pt;">There are a number of ways to experience the majesty of Uluru.
No-one misses sunrise and sunset. At different times of the day the colours
change, from pink to purple to dark red, while the sky reflects a superb array
of colours. See it from above by helicopter or hot air balloon. Ride across the
desert on a Harley Davidson motorcycle or on the back of a camel. Although it
is possible to climb Uluru, the traditional owners do not because of its great
spiritual significance, and in respect of their culture ask that others do not
climb it either.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<b><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10.0pt;">Uluru wildlife<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10.0pt;">Although it’s a harsh environment, Uluru-Kata Tjuta
National Park is home to hundreds of species of animals, birds and rare plants.
The Uluru region is a genuine birding paradise with more than 170 species.
Kangaroos, emus, dingoes and wallabies roam wild on the red desert sands,
providing many opportunities to see them up close. Animals and plants are an
important part of the Uluru creation stories. Learn about bush tucker,
traditional medicines, sacred Aboriginal rock art and how animals formed the Uluru
landscape from a park ranger on one of three walks: the Mala Walk, Lungkata
Walk and Kuniya Walk.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL296jTgOpG8FNLHhc9t16bcp-1ScqRyGlkDCJEhE8A2DCdfcAy0CqfttNFkhBvDlTB_qC6kRHg_l67Sl5jPnh8ij1XKFgo_UinEZapmxhYHL2cq4YKUQkP_zG_xOmOcusIIS9oYYOjEk/s1600/Uluru+-+Ayers+Rock+-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL296jTgOpG8FNLHhc9t16bcp-1ScqRyGlkDCJEhE8A2DCdfcAy0CqfttNFkhBvDlTB_qC6kRHg_l67Sl5jPnh8ij1XKFgo_UinEZapmxhYHL2cq4YKUQkP_zG_xOmOcusIIS9oYYOjEk/s400/Uluru+-+Ayers+Rock+-5.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<b><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10.0pt;">Stay at Uluru</span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10.0pt;">Experience the Sounds of Silence dinner at Ayers Rock
Resort and learn about the tales of the southern night sky with a ‘star
talker’. Feast on authentic Australian delicacies such as barramundi, kangaroo
and crocodile, complemented by fine Australian wines. Longitude 131 is the
closest accommodation to Uluru itself and offers spectacular sunrise and sunset
views over the rock from its luxury safari tents set amongst the sand dunes. Or
pitch a tent in the Ayers Rock Campground under the shade of native desert
trees. You can even stay on an authentic Australian outback cattle ranch at
Kings Creek Station.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<b><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10.0pt;">Around Uluru<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10.0pt;">Spend a day exploring the mysterious 500 million year-old
rock formations of nearby Kata-Tjuta,
which are just as impressive as Uluru. Take a guided walk and sample bush
tucker in the Valley of the Winds. Not only is Australia’s Red Centre steeped
in human history; it is home to rare Australian plants and animals not found
anywhere else. Only three hours from Uluru, Kings
Canyon is another natural wonder featuring soaring sandstone walls,
waterfalls and views that stretch across the desert. Walk around the canyon rim
and see the weathered domes of The Lost City and the Garden of Eden.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<b><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10.0pt;">Travelling to Uluru</span></b></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg866R-H8Kl00DDfyDbntw3kXRIV-3YjNzy3toSz4mdRqhU9prbOEUycFmA6Be_9oZgJcp77_RzF4o-4wOuqJpu1QUiIyOOjh_msqmNJXkEUJYd6ypADliJtB5X-gkvzmkIbTciVMJrrSk/s1600/Uluru+-+Ayers+Rock+-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg866R-H8Kl00DDfyDbntw3kXRIV-3YjNzy3toSz4mdRqhU9prbOEUycFmA6Be_9oZgJcp77_RzF4o-4wOuqJpu1QUiIyOOjh_msqmNJXkEUJYd6ypADliJtB5X-gkvzmkIbTciVMJrrSk/s400/Uluru+-+Ayers+Rock+-4.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<b><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br /></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10.0pt;">Uluru is approximately 460 kilometres or a six hour drive
southwest of Alice
Springs. Many visitors choose to explore Australia’s outback at their own
pace by driving the Northern Territory’s famous Red
Centre Way. This gives you a chance to explore many of the Northern
Territory’s major attractions including Alice Springs, Uluru, Watarrka National
Park and Kings Canyon and the West MacDonnell Ranges. Another way to experience
Australia’s Red Centre in comfort and luxury is on The Ghan, a legendary rail
journey from Adelaide to Darwin which stops at Alice Springs and offers a side
journey by coach to Uluru.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: right;">
<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10.0pt;"><i>australia.com</i><o:p></o:p></span></div>

Oceania Uluru - Ayers Rock

There are many ways to experience the majesty of Uluru and the beauty of this unique desert landscape . World Heritage-listed Ulu...

Sydney Opera House

<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10.0pt;"><b>Inaugurated in 1973, the Sydney Opera House is a great
architectural work of the 20th century that brings together multiple strands of
creativity and innovation in both architectural form and structural design. A
great urban sculpture set in a remarkable waterscape, at the tip of a peninsula
projecting into Sydney Harbour, the building has had an enduring influence on
architecture. The Sydney Opera House comprises three groups of interlocking
vaulted ‘shells’ which roof two main performance halls and a restaurant. These
shell-structures are set upon a vast platform and are surrounded by terrace
areas that function as pedestrian concourses. In 1957, when the project of the
Sydney Opera House was awarded by an international jury to Danish architect
Jørn Utzon, it marked a radically new approach to construction.</b></span> </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY9PxXYLzMpTY9pkBtCk4RxlCLhrsoGdvucr6yg3PiHh5hBvJV5apA78F24ObZcG4x1dU7biCRT09JjOCBA8cJULy4c4bFqlPZFpWsbXnfka4gEsKOX-QgMo9K7lteo9gawnPSWUB0DuM/s1600/Sydney_Opera_House_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="295" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY9PxXYLzMpTY9pkBtCk4RxlCLhrsoGdvucr6yg3PiHh5hBvJV5apA78F24ObZcG4x1dU7biCRT09JjOCBA8cJULy4c4bFqlPZFpWsbXnfka4gEsKOX-QgMo9K7lteo9gawnPSWUB0DuM/s400/Sydney_Opera_House_1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<b><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10.0pt;">Outstanding Universal
Value</span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10.0pt;">The Sydney Opera House constitutes a masterpiece of 20th
century architecture. Its significance is based on its unparalleled design and
construction; its exceptional engineering achievements and technological
innovation and its position as a world-famous icon of architecture. It is a
daring and visionary experiment that has had an enduring influence on the
emergent architecture of the late 20th century. Utzon's original design concept
and his unique approach to building gave impetus to a collective creativity of
architects, engineers and builders. Ove Arup's engineering achievements helped
make Utzon's vision a reality. The design represents an extraordinary
interpretation and response to the setting in Sydney Harbour. The Sydney Opera
House is also of outstanding universal value for its achievements in structural
engineering and building technology. The building is a great artistic monument
and an icon, accessible to society at large. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFREvZvz-hNJYPUqohHGwos9BxNI6PFXYDJKqgrP4KBOkbjf2gleN7lxKZZoJ9uxqxD3ebztK3tD6eS7bpLqFIBoNtT-rpmdBv7KOstwQfWFk_RzSRl-5HZ6ADXcV_DKb1aDxoBgb8ILA/s1600/Sydney_Opera_House_2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="262" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFREvZvz-hNJYPUqohHGwos9BxNI6PFXYDJKqgrP4KBOkbjf2gleN7lxKZZoJ9uxqxD3ebztK3tD6eS7bpLqFIBoNtT-rpmdBv7KOstwQfWFk_RzSRl-5HZ6ADXcV_DKb1aDxoBgb8ILA/s400/Sydney_Opera_House_2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">Criterion (i): The Sydney Opera House is a great
architectural work of the 20th century. It represents multiple strands of
creativity, both in architectural form and structural design, a great urban
sculpture carefully set in a remarkable waterscape and a world famous iconic
building.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10.0pt;">All elements necessary to express the values of the Sydney
Opera House are included within the boundaries of the nominated area and buffer
zone. This ensures the complete representation of its significance as an
architectural object of great beauty in its waterscape setting. The Sydney
Opera House continues to perform its function as a world-class performing arts
centre. The Conservation Plan specifies the need to balance the roles of the
building as an architectural monument and as a state of the art performing
centre, thus retaining its authenticity of use and function. Attention given to
retaining the building's authenticity culminated with the Conservation Plan and
the Utzon Design Principles.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOQgGxLESB3yOqlQOn_p51kZZFoToo_VPnYl5xfVPyaDE6G4lhNABNdc_VXMvR1UZtG4jcUv9aD5HGPDsFrdtTx8Vafw9Y3KQsN_ThspFmOgxcNZ6DLrgN7aDaSSjb3Hrk7ZQOdqtkGk0/s1600/Sydney_Opera_House_3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="221" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOQgGxLESB3yOqlQOn_p51kZZFoToo_VPnYl5xfVPyaDE6G4lhNABNdc_VXMvR1UZtG4jcUv9aD5HGPDsFrdtTx8Vafw9Y3KQsN_ThspFmOgxcNZ6DLrgN7aDaSSjb3Hrk7ZQOdqtkGk0/s400/Sydney_Opera_House_3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">The Sydney Opera House was included in the National
Heritage List in 2005 under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity
Conservation Act 1999 and on the State Heritage Register of New South Wales in
2003 under the Heritage Act 1977. Listing in the National Heritage List implies
that any proposed action to be taken inside or outside the boundaries of a
National Heritage place or a World Heritage property that may have a
significant impact on the heritage values is prohibited without the approval of
the Minister for the Environment and Heritage. A buffer zone has been
established.</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVBjhugVRJ4UYdsusEIsoBpo2b3OwIR50r97ivR74OYcwF-ofyHwAFmOj5ssW5fYUspsuRrioSaLkOvywwJdB9oRAr1Nf1_lzpRP_oghouNvjywtXSX5E2I1Jitb3xHu6-ZWS5k4ffJ-k/s1600/Sydney_Opera_House_4.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="232" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVBjhugVRJ4UYdsusEIsoBpo2b3OwIR50r97ivR74OYcwF-ofyHwAFmOj5ssW5fYUspsuRrioSaLkOvywwJdB9oRAr1Nf1_lzpRP_oghouNvjywtXSX5E2I1Jitb3xHu6-ZWS5k4ffJ-k/s400/Sydney_Opera_House_4.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10pt;">The present state of conservation is very good. The
property is maintained and preserved through regular and rigorous repair and
conservation programmes. The management system of the Sydney Opera House takes
into account a wide range of measures provided under planning and heritage
legislation and policies of both the Australian Government and the New South
Wales Government. The Management Plan for the Sydney Opera House, the
Conservation Plan and the Utzon Design Principles together provide the policy
framework for the conservation and management of the Sydney Opera House.</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO6aH2o-WTcncB9XyZkFoPuDwUYTvCZLPIxV0vUC1Z4DzRbNQH3tWSJNGqJuKaioC4fhEM_skuQVfUU5MNI2lLN67eZY1cDxJYRRkPxJ4S_dHS7j6pzysDCO8gg35SKKK43OJCq3SwOcY/s1600/Sydney_Opera_House_5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="235" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO6aH2o-WTcncB9XyZkFoPuDwUYTvCZLPIxV0vUC1Z4DzRbNQH3tWSJNGqJuKaioC4fhEM_skuQVfUU5MNI2lLN67eZY1cDxJYRRkPxJ4S_dHS7j6pzysDCO8gg35SKKK43OJCq3SwOcY/s400/Sydney_Opera_House_5.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 10.0pt;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: right;">
<span style="font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333px;"><i>whc.unesco.org</i></span></span></div>

Oceania Sydney Opera House

Inaugurated in 1973, the Sydney Opera House is a great architectural work of the 20th century that brings together multiple strands of crea...

Famous places in the world

Uluru - Ayers Rock

Sydney Opera House

Top views

Bài mới

Comment

save