We are pleased to advise that Uluru-Kata Tjuta 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 Uluru.permits@dcceew.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 Uluru-Kata Tjuta including Base Walk, Mala Walk, Valley of the - Winds and Walpa Gorge Walk
• Sunrise and Sunset viewing areas
• Toilets are open at the Mala carpark, Sunrise viewing area and at Kata Tjuta

Venues/activities that remain closed

• Cultural Centre
• Ininti Café
• Maruku 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!