Media guidelines

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.

Find out how to capture video and images of Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park while respecting Aṉangu cultural values.

The media guidelines have been developed to help you carry out your work and promote this significant place, in line with its cultural and natural values.

They have been developed in collaboration with Aṉangu and representatives from the tourism, media, film and photographic industries.

Download the guidelines (PDF, 13 MB)

Aṉangu Indigenous Cultural & Intellectual Property (ICIP) needs to be protected by following the ICIP.

Download the ICIP principles (PDF, 145 KB)

For more information on working with Indigenous communities, see Pathways & Protocols: a film makers guide to working with Indigenous people, culture and concepts (2009) by Terri Janke or the Northern Territory Governments Remote Engagement and Coordination Online Toolkit at bushready.nt.gov.au.

Media handbook

The media handbook is a tool for planning film, photography and other media projects at Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park.

It will help you get the best out of your work in the park’s stunning World Heritage landscapes while producing a product that fits the values of the Aṉangu Traditional Owners.

Download media handbook (PDF, 22 MB)

Briefing videos

Are you taking photo or video in the park for commercial purposes? Watch the below briefings to familiarise yourself with our media guidelines.

Welcome to Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park

An introduction to Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park and Tjukurpa, the foundation of Aṉangu culture.

Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park media briefing #1 – Welcome

Getting your shots

How to get the photos or footage you need while respecting Tjukurpa.

Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park media briefing #3 – Getting your shots

Staying safe and respecting culture

Some simple tips for staying safe and respecting the local culture in Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park.

Media guidelines