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Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa and Kakadu National Parks Etched in Time

Friday 1 September 2023

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.

Some of Australia’s World-Heritage wonders are officially etched in time, featuring on a brand new coin to celebrate Australia’s natural and built heritage.

World heritage sites coin.

Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa and Kakadu National Parks are proud to be included on the freshly frosted $5 coin, which was designed by Royal Australian Mint coin designer Tony Dean.

Both parks are UNESCO World-Heritage listed for their natural and cultural values, and it’s great to see these parks will continue to be recognised. 

The coin features all 20 of Australia’s world heritage locations and highlights the diversity of Australia’s internationally significant heritage. This amazing coin will encourage awareness of our unique biodiversity, deep Indigenous connections with Country and extraordinary cultural places which is ultimately priceless.

Other famous sites featured on the coin include the Great Barrier Reef, the Sydney Opera House, Macquarie Island, Ningaloo Coast and K’gari (Fraser Island).