Sunrise Journey

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Sunrise Journey in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Northern Territory, Australia. 5 illuminated foreground creates contrast with the surrounding darkness

Also not to be missed is an early morning Sunrise Journey (ayersrockresort.com.au; adult/child $125/75), becoming one with the day as light and laser projections ripple across the desert floor.

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