Tuesday 27 December 2016

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.

Have you ever wondered what Uluṟu looks like when it’s raining? This spectacular video of waterfalls over Uluṟu was filmed by Rees Hughes on 26 December 2016.

Rain on Uluṟu