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Vast ovate mass of pinkish rock in Northern
Territory, Australia; 335 m/1,100 ft
high and 9 km/6 mi around. It is named after
Henry Ayers, a premier of South Australia.
For the Aboriginals, whose paintings decorate
its caves, it has magical significance.
Subject by: Russell Webb