Handback 40th Anniversary Celebrations (25 October 2025) | Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park

Tuesday 3 June 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.

On 26 October 1985, the Governor-General of Australia returned the title deeds for Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa 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.

This year is the 40th anniversary of Handback. To mark the occasion, Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park will be hosting a public celebration concert on Saturday 25 October.

The concert will be held at the Talinguṟu Nyakunytjaku sunrise site and will feature inma (traditional dance and ceremony), live performances, markets and more.

The full program including times and performers and advice about how to attend, will be announced closer to the event.