Criticism as tourists flock to climb Uluru ahead of ban

Uluru, also known as Ayres Rock, pictured in afternoon light, in the Northern Territory. Source: AAP

Photos showing the path up Uluru clogged with climbers has prompted sharp criticism from people across the country.

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The sandstone monolith is a UNESCO World Heritage-listed site and has drawn tourists from all over the world for decades.

Uluru is considered sacred by the land's traditional Aboriginal owners, the Anangu people.

Now, a surge in tourists to Uluru wanting to climb the rock before a ban kicks in on the 26th of October has prompted outrage from people across the country.

Climbers are being accused of disrespecting the wishes of the local Aboriginal people.