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Liṟu walk closure and alternative Uluṟu base walk access
Wednesday 1 April 2026
The Liṟu walk, which links the Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa Cultural Centre to the start of the Uluṟu base walk, is closed until further notice due to flooding following recent heavy rain.
The Liṟu walk, which links the Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa Cultural Centre to the start of the Uluṟu base walk, is closed until further notice due to flooding following recent heavy rain.
Statement from the Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park Board of Management
Sunday 26 October 2025
Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park is Aboriginal land. Anangu have always lived here. Handback in 1985 was a very important time for us.
Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park is Aboriginal land. Anangu have always lived here. Handback in 1985 was a very important time for us.
Aṉangu commemorate Uluṟu Handback in London
Monday 20 October 2025
Traditional Owners from Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park have attended a celebration at the Australian High Commission in London and met with His Majesty King Charles III.
Traditional Owners from Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park have attended a celebration at the Australian High Commission in London and met with His Majesty King Charles III.
Program announced for Handback celebrations
Tuesday 30 September 2025
An exciting program has been finalised for the 40th anniversary of Handback.
An exciting program has been finalised for the 40th anniversary of Handback.
Information about film and photography at Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park
Thursday 4 September 2025
Visitors to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park are welcome to film, take photos and share their experiences visiting this iconic national park. If you are a general visitor to the national park and capturing content for private use, you do not require a permit.
Visitors to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park are welcome to film, take photos and share their experiences visiting this iconic national park. If you are a general visitor to the national park and capturing content for private use, you do not require a permit.
Handback 40th Anniversary Celebrations (25 October 2025)
Tuesday 3 June 2025
On 26 October 1985, the Governor-General of Australia returned the title deeds for Uluru-Kata Tjuta to Aṉangu in an event known as Handback. The event is a significant moment in the history of Aboriginal land rights and for Aṉangu which is celebrated annually.
On 26 October 1985, the Governor-General of Australia returned the title deeds for Uluru-Kata Tjuta to Aṉangu in an event known as Handback. The event is a significant moment in the history of Aboriginal land rights and for Aṉangu which is celebrated annually.
Temporary closure of the Cultural Centre on Friday 16 May 2025
Friday 9 May 2025
The Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park Cultural Centre will be closed on Friday 16 May out of respect for the passing of a senior Aṉangu community member.
The Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park Cultural Centre will be closed on Friday 16 May out of respect for the passing of a senior Aṉangu community member.
Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park wins prestigious award for Major Tourist Attraction
Monday 11 November 2024
Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park is honoured to receive the Brolga Award for Tourism Excellence in the Major Tourist Attraction category.
Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park is honoured to receive the Brolga Award for Tourism Excellence in the Major Tourist Attraction category.
World-class guided walk unites Australian icons
Tuesday 22 October 2024
A world-class desert walk between two of Australia’s most recognisable landmarks – Uluru and Kata Tjuta in the Northern Territory, is set to become one of central Australia’s major tourism attractions.
A world-class desert walk between two of Australia’s most recognisable landmarks – Uluru and Kata Tjuta in the Northern Territory, is set to become one of central Australia’s major tourism attractions.
Waterfalls cascade from Uluṟu
Friday 27 September 2024
A major rain event has created some incredible scenes at Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park this week.
A major rain event has created some incredible scenes at Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park this week.
Passing of senior Aṉangu Traditional Owner and respectful closure of Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park on Friday, 30 August 2024
Friday 9 August 2024
The Director of National Parks, Ricky Archer, acknowledges the passing of Mrs N Patterson, a senior Traditional Owner of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park.
The Director of National Parks, Ricky Archer, acknowledges the passing of Mrs N Patterson, a senior Traditional Owner of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park.
Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa and Kakadu National Parks Etched in Time
Friday 1 September 2023
Some of Australia’s World-Heritage wonders are officially etched in time, featuring on a brand new coin to celebrate Australia’s natural and built heritage.
Some of Australia’s World-Heritage wonders are officially etched in time, featuring on a brand new coin to celebrate Australia’s natural and built heritage.
Indigenous knowledge and modern science combine to save the Mala from extinction
Tuesday 10 January 2023
A long-running conservation program to ensure the survival of the endangered mala (rufous hare-wallaby) at Uluṟu-Kata Tjuta National Park has proven successful.
A long-running conservation program to ensure the survival of the endangered mala (rufous hare-wallaby) at Uluṟu-Kata Tjuta National Park has proven successful.
Aboriginal language enshrined in Uluṟu World Heritage statement
Monday 9 August 2021
For the first time since the inception of the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1975, the World Heritage Committee has endorsed the use of an indigenous language to describe a site’s outstanding universal value.
For the first time since the inception of the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1975, the World Heritage Committee has endorsed the use of an indigenous language to describe a site’s outstanding universal value.
Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park currently open
Monday 28 June 2021
While Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park currently remains open to visitors, the public is reminded to follow travel restrictions and health advice amid a rapidly evolving COVID-19 situation in the Northern Territory.
While Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park currently remains open to visitors, the public is reminded to follow travel restrictions and health advice amid a rapidly evolving COVID-19 situation in the Northern Territory.
Waḻpa Gorge walking track upgrades commence
Friday 18 June 2021
The Walpa Gorge walking track upgrades began this week at Kata Tjuta with work expected to take about four weeks.
The Walpa Gorge walking track upgrades began this week at Kata Tjuta with work expected to take about four weeks.
Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park resumes full operations
Tuesday 1 June 2021
The Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park Board of Management has decided to take the final step toward the full re-opening of the national park from Tuesday, 1 June 2021.
The Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park Board of Management has decided to take the final step toward the full re-opening of the national park from Tuesday, 1 June 2021.
Travel reminder for Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park visitors
Monday 11 January 2021
Parks Australia would like to remind travellers to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park to stay up to date with the NT Government’s latest travel and health updates by checking their Hotspots COVID-19 information.
Parks Australia would like to remind travellers to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park to stay up to date with the NT Government’s latest travel and health updates by checking their Hotspots COVID-19 information.
Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park to reopen
Wednesday 23 December 2020
Parks Australia is pleased to announce that Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park will reopen at 1pm (ACST) Thursday 24 December 2020 following the temporary closure of the park on Monday 21 December 2020.
Parks Australia is pleased to announce that Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park will reopen at 1pm (ACST) Thursday 24 December 2020 following the temporary closure of the park on Monday 21 December 2020.
Stage Three re-opening from Monday 14 December 2020
Friday 11 December 2020
We are pleased to advise that we will be moving to Stage Three of the re-opening of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park on Monday 14 December 2020.
We are pleased to advise that we will be moving to Stage Three of the re-opening of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park on Monday 14 December 2020.
Update to Park Passes for entry to national parks from 1 January 2021
Thursday 10 December 2020
The Australian Government’s fee waiver period for Booderee, Kakadu and Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Parks is coming to a close on 31 December 2020.
The Australian Government’s fee waiver period for Booderee, Kakadu and Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Parks is coming to a close on 31 December 2020.
Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park - reopened to visitors
Thursday 6 August 2020
Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park re-opened to visitors at 12:00 pm today Thursday 6 August with the full support of the Mutitjulu Community Aboriginal Corporation (MCAC).
Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park re-opened to visitors at 12:00 pm today Thursday 6 August with the full support of the Mutitjulu Community Aboriginal Corporation (MCAC).
Stage two re-opening for Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park
Wednesday 1 July 2020
We are pleased to advise that Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park will move into Stage Two of the park’s re-opening plans on Friday, 17 July 2020, in-line with the re-opening of the Northern Territory’s borders to interstate visitors.
We are pleased to advise that Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park will move into Stage Two of the park’s re-opening plans on Friday, 17 July 2020, in-line with the re-opening of the Northern Territory’s borders to interstate visitors.
Staged re-opening for Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park
Friday 12 June 2020
Parks Australia has today announced staged re-opening plans for Kakadu and Uluru-Kata Tjuta and National Parks, with both parks to welcome visitors from Friday, 19 June 2020.
Parks Australia has today announced staged re-opening plans for Kakadu and Uluru-Kata Tjuta and National Parks, with both parks to welcome visitors from Friday, 19 June 2020.
ANBG grows seedlings to protect Uluṟu tree from extinction
Friday 24 April 2020
The National Seed Bank at the Australian National Botanic Gardens (ANBG) has been working on a collection of seeds of Desert Quandong from Uluru-Kata Tjuta to better understand how to propagate the species.
The National Seed Bank at the Australian National Botanic Gardens (ANBG) has been working on a collection of seeds of Desert Quandong from Uluru-Kata Tjuta to better understand how to propagate the species.
Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park COVID-19 – Frequently asked questions
Monday 6 April 2020
Frequently asked questions
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Parks Australia temporary closures extended
Monday 6 April 2020
Parks Australia has today announced that the recent closures to Booderee, Kakadu and Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Parks, and the Australian National Botanic Gardens will be extended.
Parks Australia has today announced that the recent closures to Booderee, Kakadu and Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Parks, and the Australian National Botanic Gardens will be extended.
Waived park entry fees announced
Friday 13 March 2020
The Australian Government has announced that park entry fees will be waived for visitors to Uluru-Kata Tjuta, Kakadu and Booderee National Parks from 16 March to 31 December 2020.
The Australian Government has announced that park entry fees will be waived for visitors to Uluru-Kata Tjuta, Kakadu and Booderee National Parks from 16 March to 31 December 2020.
Direct flights from Darwin and Adelaide to start in 2019
Wednesday 14 November 2018
Qantas will start direct flights to Uluru from both Darwin and Adelaide in March 2019.
Qantas will start direct flights to Uluru from both Darwin and Adelaide in March 2019.
Lonely Planet names Red Centre in its top five regions to visit
Tuesday 23 October 2018
Global travel authority Lonely Planet has named Australia’s Red Centre as one of its top five regions to visit in 2019.
Global travel authority Lonely Planet has named Australia’s Red Centre as one of its top five regions to visit in 2019.
Uluṟu climb to close in 2019
Wednesday 1 November 2017
Today, in a historic decision, the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park Board of Management decided they will close the climb to the top of Uluru on 26 October 2019.
Today, in a historic decision, the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park Board of Management decided they will close the climb to the top of Uluru on 26 October 2019.
Waterfalls at Uluṟu
Tuesday 27 December 2016
Have you ever wondered what Uluru looks like when it’s raining? This spectacular video of waterfalls over Uluru was filmed by Rees Hughes on 26 December 2016.
Have you ever wondered what Uluru looks like when it’s raining? This spectacular video of waterfalls over Uluru was filmed by Rees Hughes on 26 December 2016.
Uluṟu named Australia’s most amazing view
Tuesday 12 January 2016
Uluru has been named Australia’s most amazing view by Experience Oz.
Uluru has been named Australia’s most amazing view by Experience Oz.
