Uluru - Kata Tjuta National Park
Welcome to Aboriginal land, welcome to our home
Pukulngalya yanama, Ananguku Ngurakutu (welcome greeting in Yankunytjatjara)
Pukulpa Pitjama, Ananguku Ngurakutu (welcome greeting in Pitjantjatjara)
"This is Aboriginal land and you are welcome.
Look around and learn, in order to understand Aboriginal people
and also understand that Aboriginal culture is strong and alive."
Nellie Patterson, traditional owner
We, the traditional land owners of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, are direct descendants of the beings who created our lands during the Tjukurpa (Creation Time). We have always been here. We call ourselves Anangu, and would like you to use that term for us.
The Red Centre - a National Landscape
Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park is a world-class visitor destination and a key part of Australia's iconic Red Centre. This living cultural landscape is the physical and metaphoric heart of Australia, and was one of the first areas to be identified as a National Landscape.
World Heritage
Our land is a unique and beautiful place. This is recognised by its listing as a World Heritage Area for both its cultural and natural values. You are welcome to visit Uluru to be inspired by the natural beauty, to enjoy it. We are greatly concerned about your safety while on our land, because we want you to return to your families to share the knowledge about our culture that you have gained.
Nature and Science
When Anangu look at the landscape they pay close attention to its landforms, soils, plants, animals, water supply and fire history. They know how to use plants, can read animal tracks and understand the significance of weather changes. Their knowledge comes from the Tjukurpa along with the responsibility to care for the land and its wildlife.
News
The first stage of the new Uluru-Kata Tjuta viewing area project has been completed, with the opening of a new eight kilometre road around the rock. The new road offers visitors vastly improved views of Uluru, taking them into areas of the landscape that were previously inaccessible.
Work can now begin on construction of the viewing area itself. Alice Springs company Probuild (NT) Pty Limited has been contracted to complete this next stage of the project.