Cultural Centre
Important COVID-19 update – Visitor restrictions apply
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All visitors need to ensure that they are complying with the current travel restrictions in place by the Northern Territory Government.
The Cultural Centre and some associated businesses have partially reopened and are operating under approved COVID safe plans. Some businesses and activities remain closed. Please follow our News section to keep up to date with the latest updates and advice.
Start your trip at the Cultural Centre to support the local community and deepen your understanding of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park.
Here you can learn about Anangu culture and the park’s natural environment through exhibits and free presentations with Anangu and park rangers.
There are also displays, a visitor information desk, Aboriginal art galleries and several community-owned shops and facilities.
Visitors should allow at least two hours to fully explore and appreciate the Cultural Centre.
Ka nyangatja mulapa wali nganampa – Anangu maru tjutaku, Anangu uwankaraku
(This building truly represents us Anangu people, it is for all people to visit.)
Discover the Cultural Centre
The building
The Cultural Centre is a free-form structure built from locally made mud bricks. Its award-winning design was a collaboration between Anangu, park staff and architects.
Tjukurpa Tunnel
Entering the Tjukurpa Tunnel transports you back to the beginning of time. Explore the foundations of Anangu culture and the important creation stories of Uluru.
Ininti Cafe & Souvenirs
Ininti serves up tasty food and great coffee. It's also the place to pick up a souvenir or two to remember your adventures in the park and help the local community.
Information desk and displays
Pick up a visitor guide at the information desk and find out more about Uluru by chatting to our rangers.
The multilingual displays in the Nintiringkupai Room cover oral histories, the Pitjantjatjara language, joint management activities, traditional burning and information about the park’s plants and animals. You’ll also learn about our natural environment and how Uluru was formed.
The Nintiringkupai Information Room will be open from 7am and the information desk will be open 10am to 6pm every day.
The information desk is open 8.00 am – 5.00 pm every day. You can get in touch by phoning 08 8956 1128.
Mala poo paper
For a one-of-a-kind memento, take home some mala poo paper!
The paper is made from droppings collected in our mala paddock, an enclosure that helps protect these threatened marsupials.
You can contribute to mala conservation by making a donation at the info desk in exchange for this very unusual paper.
Picnic area
The picnic area behind the Cultural Centre has an uninterrupted view of Uluru and is a great spot for a meal in the great outdoors. There are picnic tables, gas barbecues and plenty of shelter. 
The picnic area at the Cultural Centre
Bicycle hire
Outback Cycling rents out bicycles from their shop just outside the Cultural Centre. Grab a bike and explore the base of Uluru on two wheels.
How to find us
The Cultural Centre is on the main road to Uluru, 10–15 minutes drive from the park entry station.
We are open from 7.00 am to 6.00 pm every day.
