Lonely Planet names Red Centre in its top five regions to visit | Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park

Tuesday 23 October 2018

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.

Global travel authority Lonely Planet has named Australia’s Red Centre as one of its top five regions to visit in 2019.

The Central Australian region came in at number four on Lonely Planet’s annual list, which helps set the travel agenda for the year ahead.

Lonely Planet made special mention of Uluṟu, saying “At the spiritual heart of Australia’s Red Centre is the country’s most recognised natural wonder, Uluṟu. In 2019, this sacred site is finally closing to climbers, almost 150 years after explorers decided to ‘conquer the rock’. Instead, visitors will find that this World Heritage site – recognised for its outstanding natural and cultural values – conquers them.”

The company encourages visitors to “Learn about the unique world view of the Traditional Custodians of this place and see the stars and the desert with new eyes.”

Lonely Planet also praised the other attractions of the Red Centre, including Watarrka National Park (Kings Canyon) and Alice Springs.