Stage two re-opening for Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park | Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park

Wednesday 1 July 2020

On Monday 16 March, heavy rainfall impacted Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park. It resulted in water over a number of roads and a closure of the park for safety.

The park has reopened to visitors and we’re pleased to advise that the Uluṟu Ring Road and the Muṯitjulu Waterhole access road have reopened.

There is still water over the road in several locations and motorists are advised to proceed with caution. Road closures for Tjukaruru Road (Docker River Road) at the Kata-Tjuṯa Road intersection remain in place. For more information and latest advice visit Road Report NT.

All walking tracks are open however we ask visitors to exercise caution, remain on marked tracks and paths at all times and take care on potentially slippery surfaces.

We thank visitors and tourism operators for their patience, understanding and continued support during this weather event.

We are pleased to advise that Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park will move into Stage Two of the park’s re-opening plans on Friday, 17 July 2020, in-line with the re-opening of the Northern Territory’s borders to interstate visitors.

Some restrictions will remain in place including the closure of the Cultural Centre and there will be no public programs or daily guided Mala Walk. However, those businesses with a current Commercial Activity License or a Commercial Tour Operator permit will be able to apply to operate within the park from Friday, 17 July 2020. All operators working under licence and permit are required to send an email to Uluṟu.permits@awe.gov.au outlining your proposed arrangements for returning to operations in the park and to provide your COVID-19 Safety Plan.

What’s open

All walking tracks around Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa including Base Walk, Mala Walk, Valley of the - Winds and Waḻpa Gorge Walk
Sunrise and Sunset viewing areas
Toilets are open at the Mala carpark, Sunrise viewing area and at Kata Tjuṯa

Venues/activities that remain closed

Cultural Centre
Ininti Café
Maṟuku Arts
Walkatjara Arts
Ranger-guided Mala Walk

Staff are continuing to conduct additional cleaning in key contact areas and extra hand wash stations have been made available for visitors’ convenience.

Don’t forget to maintain social distancing. Some paths or areas may be one-directional or have other health and safety restrictions related to COVID-19, so we request visitors please observe directional arrows and signs.

We look forward to welcoming you back to our parks!