Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock, is one of Australia’s premier tourist destinations and a driving force behind the Northern Territory’s $1.5 billion tourism economy. The awe-inspiring red monolith, the largest in the world, attracts climbers eager for a view from its 348 meter peak and trekkers who are keen to walk around its 9.4 kilometer base. Pleas from local Aborigines, as well as new government restrictions, may put an end to both activities – a worrying prospect for tour operators and other local industries that rely on the natural attraction.