Uluru - Kata Tjuta National Park
Welcome to Aboriginal land, welcome to our home
Pukul ngalya 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.
Latest News
From 1 January to 28 February 2008, visitors will be able to climb Uluru between half-an-hour before sunrise and 8am (weather permitting). The climb will be closed for the rest of the day when the summer heat, wind and rain usually make it unsafe to scale the rock.
The rest of the park will be open as usual, and the climb will revert to normal, longer opening hours from 1 March 2008.
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.