Aṉangu commemorate Uluṟu Handback in London | Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park

Monday 20 October 2025

Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park has reopened to visitors, however, several road closures remain in place due to water over the road in a number of locations. Visitors and tourism operators may re-enter the park, but are advised to proceed with caution and drive slowly through any water on the road.

National park staff, in coordination with local agencies, are actively monitoring conditions and implementing road closures to ensure visitor safety.

The following roads remain closed until further notice:

Uluṟu Ring Road between the Mala Carpark and Muṯitjulu Turn Off
Access road to Muṯitjulu Waterhole.

Muṯitjulu residents, staff and workers can continue to enter community with access via the southern road only.

Conditions will be reassessed at 9 am ACST on 17 March with an update provided shortly after.

Aṉangu commemorate Uluṟu Handback in London. Photo: Mark Hilton

Traditional Owners met with His Majesty King Charles III. Mark Hilton — Aṉangu commemorate Uluṟu Handback in London. Photo: Mark Hilton

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.

The group were invited to the UK to commemorate the 40^th anniversary of the Handback of Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa – when the deeds to the land were returned to its Traditional Owners, Aṉangu.

Aṉangu gave a presentation and sang for guests, followed by a private audience and an exchange of gifts with His Majesty.

Tapaya Edwards, Chair of the park’s Board of Management said the event was an important time for Aṉangu, and to reflect on Australian Indigenous land rights.

“Our vision is for a national park where Tjukurpa – Aṉangu law and culture – can be kept strong for future generations,” Mr Edwards said.
“We look forward to seeing our young people carry this flame forward.”

On 26 October 1985, the then-Governor-General, Sir Ninian Stephen, return the title deeds to Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa to Aṉangu in a landmark ceremony at Muṯitjulu.

The 40th anniversary will be celebrated on Saturday 25 October with a public event at Talinguṟu Nyakunytjaku, the Uluṟu sunrise viewing area.