Uluru has long delighted those lucky enough to gaze upon it, so much so in fact that it was recently chosen as the third most incredible global experience in the second edition of Lonely Planet’s Ultimate Travel List . Uluru and Kata Tjuta are often appreciated at sunset and sunrise, with their red and orange hues glowing in the light. But when conditions are right, visitors can witness the incredibly rare phenomenon of Uluru Falls, when heavy rainfall transforms the iconic rock into a gushing cascade of water. Recently some visitors managed to capture images of the occurrence.

The phenomenon occurs at the landmark only after significant rainfall, something that is rare, considering how dry the site is for the majority of the year. Extreme downpours cause a number of waterfalls to form on the rocks around the park, which can be spotted either by foot or from vehicles. As well as transforming the reds into hues of silver and black, and being an impressive sight, the falls are an indication of life coming to the area, with rainfall playing a pivotal role to animal and plant species.

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