HollyNolly: Kate and William's romantic away day in the 'most remote place on earth': Duke and Duchess leave George behind as they spend night at Uluru

It's one of the most romantic things to do on holiday in Australia and the royal couple are doing it this afternoon, exactly a week before their third wedding anniversary - taking a late afternoon stroll around one of the largest and most sacred sites in the world.

Taking a walk around Uluru as it glows red in the afternoon sun is a magical experience and Prince William and Kate will have the time for a leisurely look around the base of the rock which rises 348m from the desert floor.

The red centre of Australia has turned on a show of green with blooming wildflowers for the royal couple, following recent rains.

Perfect timing: The Royal couple's visit to the impressive landmark comes exactly a week before their third wedding anniversary. They have appeared happy and affectionate during their tour of Australia, including in this photo taken at Taronga Zoo on Saturday

Due to its size - Uluru or Ayers rock is 9.4km around the base - the Duke and Duchess will only be able to take in part of it, just as Prince William's parents did 31 years ago,

although William and Kate are not expected to climb the rock as Charles and Diana did.

Instead they will see ancient rock paintings, a sacred waterhole and meet the traditional custodians, the Anangu people, and the Duchess will be told about the special 'women's place' at the rock's base by respected elder and famous tribal tracker, Barbara Nipper Tjikatu.

Barbara has a special gift of paintings on paper made out of wallaby poo droppings to give to the Duchess.

Glowing: William and Kate will get to experience Uluru's magical red colour

Special place: Princess Diana and Prince Charles also visited Uluru, 31 years ago in March 1983

Prince William and Kate are seeing Uluru at the most beautiful time of year, when many people come to celebrate anniversaries, propose marriage or just enjoy a glass of champagne in the car park which has a panoramic view of Uluru at the spectacular moment of early evening glory when the sunsets and its red glow peaks.

After night fall there is a magnificent blanket of stars overhead, the Milky Way even more visible in the desert away from city lights.

Prince William and Kate are expected to spend the evening out in the desert at the luxury camping resort Longitude 101, where they will retire into a cosy and glamorous 'tent' room as the temperature outside drops into the teens.

Stunning: Uluru - also known as Ayers Rock - rises 348m from the desert floor

Remote: William and Kate could dine out in the desert at the luxury camping resort Longitude 101

Stylish: The Royal couple will retire into one of these cosy and glamorous 'tent' room as the temperature outside by Uluru drops into the teens

'It is the most remote place on earth the royal couple will have ever been,' said Ayers Rock Resort communications director, Karena Noble, 'people do come here specially for wedding anniversaries and other meaningful dates.

'Wouldn't it be nice if a baby was conceived here? It really is a special place.'