Emerging from the flat red floor of the Central Australian outback, a giant rock emerges from the desert plains. But it’s not Uluru.
100km away from the famous Uluru, Mount Conner sits alone in a barren landscape. It is surrounded only by the flat desert that is home to desert eucalyptus, rock wallabies and red kangaroos.
It might look like Uluru, but Mount Conner is a different monolith. (A monolith is defined as a stone structure that stands alone).
Fool-uru
Uluru’s slightly shorter cousin, Mount Conner is often nicknamed ‘fool-uru.’
Given the vastness of the desert, it’s easy to see how many Uluru adventurers mistake Mount Conner for the famous Uluru.
What’s the size difference between the two?
So, is Mount Conner bigger than Uluru? No. They might look the same size from afar, but Uluru is bigger.
It’s a huge 300 meters away from ground level. Mount Conner is slightly longer by a kilometre, but it’s 4 meters shorter. It’s a 500-million-year-old desert which stands 859 meters above sea level.
What’s the biggest monolith in Australia?
Australia has a few large monoliths scattered around the Outback, including Uluru, Mount Conner and Mount Augustus. Uluru is the most famous one. But is it the biggest?
No, the biggest monolith in Australia is Mount Augustus. The biggest rock is Mount Augustus. Sitting 1000 km North of Perth, this mammoth rock is isolated by endless desert.
What makes Mount Conner different?
- Mount Conner has a flattened top, whereas Uluru curves up slightly
- Mount Conner is in a horseshoe shape, whereas Uluru is straighter
- Different beliefs about the sacredness of the monoliths. Mount Conner is thought to be the home of icemen, a land where cold weather is made.
Explore the excitement of the outback
Take a trip to a 500-million-year-old desert and see the scale of the Outback monoliths with your own eyes. The desert is a big place! Explore the Red Centre with tour guides who are experts at navigating the outback. See the Outback’s natural spectacles for yourself and immerse yourself in the vast expanse of iconic Australian scenery.
For a guided tour that takes you to see the real beauty of Uluru, soak up the culture of the Red Centre with an Uluru tour.
Managing Director at Sightseeing Tours Australia
Cameron Ward turned his travel passion into a thriving Australian tourism business. Before he co-founded his own business, Sightseeing Tours Australia, he was enjoying being a Melbourne tour guide. Even now, Cameron delights in helping visitors from all around the world get the most out of their incredible Australian trip. You’ll see Cameron leading tours or writing about his favourite Australian places where he shares his local insights.