Rangers will soon reassess the safety of the climb as high winds thwart tourists' bid to climb the rock before its permanent closure today.
Uluru is a sacred site and of great spiritual significance to First Australians, and Anangu traditional owners say climbing it is not only disrespectful but also dangerous.Uluru custodian Leroy Lester said there were several reasons why Anangu wanted the climb closed.
"Mainly because it's a sacred site and mainly because for safety reasons, pollution on top, no toilets up there and E."And it's very, very dangerous." Mr Lester said the large number of people travelling to climb the rock in the face of objections by traditional owners represented a clash of cultures in Australia.
"A different culture, conquer and divide, you can't blame them. It's in their genes, that Anglo-Saxon way," he said."Some will, some won't. 50/50 depending on how well people are educated on the matter, on Aboriginal culture, how they accept Aboriginal culture and respect it," he said.Indigenous Affairs Minister Ken Wyatt says he has been disappointed by the large numbers of people rushing to climb Uluru before it closes.
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