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

Wednesday 1 July 2020

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.

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!