Stage Three re-opening from Monday 14 December 2020
We are pleased to advise that we will be moving to Stage Three of the re-opening of Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park on Monday 14 December 2020.
This third stage is part of the four stage plan for opening the park following its closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The park has been operating safely in Stage Two since the 17 July 2020 and the Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park Board has endorsed the move to Stage Three.
Some restrictions will remain in place and COVID-19 health and safety practices remain.
What’s Open:
- Guided tours and talks with rangers will gradually resume under a modified program
- Ranger-guided Mala Walk: An introductory talk will be conducted by rangers at the Mala Carpark. Rangers will then meet visitors at the Kaṉtju Gorge to finalise the talk and answer any questions.
- Public presentations and education group activities will be determined based on demand and visitor numbers
- Following a number of significant infrastructure upgrades, the Cultural Centre will be partially re-opening with businesses operating under approved COVID safe plans, and with further works to continue in to 2021
- Nintiringkupai Information Room will be open from 7am and the desk will be staffed from 10am to 6pm daily. There will be no cash or EFT sales.
- Tjukurpa Tunnel: There will be no video presentation to ensure a safe flow of visitors through the tunnel
- Walkatjara Art Gallery will be opening in December (date TBC) and stock a small amount of drinks and snacks
- Current access arrangements at Entry Station, Park Headquarters, Workshop and Muṯitjulu community will remain in place
Venues/Activities that remain closed:
- Ininti Café will remain closed through till March/April 2021
- Presentations with Aṉangu at the Cultural Centre
All visitors to the Cultural Centre will be required to register and check in with the NT Government ‘Territory Check-in App’ or record their details manually upon arrival.
The safety and well being of Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park’s guests, local communities and staff are our utmost priority, and we are committed to maintaining COVID-safe health and safety protocols.
Staff are continuing to conduct additional cleaning in key contact areas and extra hand wash stations have been made available for visitors’ convenience.
We will be using signage to remind visitors to maintain social distancing. Some paths or areas may be one-directional and markers will be placed in some areas to provide guests with guidance to ensure 1.5 metre distancing rules are observed.
We are looking forward to opening more areas and activities and welcoming more visitors back to Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park.
