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Uluru's big tourism boost before land back anniversary

Virgin is increasing flights to Uluru from Brisbane and Melbourne for people drawn to the icon. (Terry Trewin/AAP PHOTOS)

As the 40th anniversary of Uluru being handed back to its traditional owners nears, the sacred site remains a booming tourist drawcard despite waning regional travel elsewhere. 

More than 200,000 visitors make the trek to Australia's ancient heartland each year, attracted by the sandstone monolith and its surrounds. 

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