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Welcome to the latest news page for Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. As you can see, there is always lots going on! Feel free to pass these stories around or contact us if you would like more information
eNewsletter | 5 | Wariringanyi
18 August 2011
Edition 5 of the Uluru eNewsletter is now available here.
The Wariringanyi (winter cold season) edition talks about controlled burning after a wet year, the National Landscapes field trip, Junior Rangers helping out with introduced species and the literacy and numeracy program underway in the park.
eNewsletter | 4 | Itanju
29 March 2011
The Itjanu (summer wet season) edition covers the 25th anniversary of the handback of Uluru, tjakura (great desert skink) surveys, and Pitjantjatjara lessons. Also find out what witchetty grubs, or maku, taste like!
Image: Australian Government Parliamentary Secretary Don Farrell and board chairman Harry Wilson exchange artworks to symbolise the handback of Uluru and Kata Tjuta to Anangu.
New Kids' activity book to download!
Our kids' activity book is now available to download! This 15 page educational booklet contains lots of fun activities to keep the kids entertained while they learn about Anangu culture, animals and plants within Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park.
Extreme heat at Uluru-Kata Tjuta | 28 January 2011
Over the next few days we are expecting extreme weather conditions where the temperature is expected to reach over 40 degree Celsius at the park.
To enjoy your visit we ask that all visitors:
- Carry and drink sufficient water for any activities. One litre of water per hour.
- Wear sunscreen, hats and other protective clothing.
- Consider your fitness level before engaging in any activity.
- Walk with another person at all times.
- Walk in the coolest part of the day (early morning or late evening).
- Obey all safety directions, notices and warning signs.
EMERGENCY RADIO ALARM LOCATIONS
In an emergency, you can contact a ranger at the following locations:
Uluru:
- Mala carpark
- Base Walk (northeast track)
- Kuniya Piti water tank
- Kuniya carpark
Kata Tjuta:
- Kata Tjuta dune viewing carpark
- Walpa Gorge carpark
- Valley of the Winds carpark
- Valley of the Winds Walk (T-intersection)
Also see: Safety essentials (PDF 614KB) | Things to see and do
Oprah raves about Uluru | 20 January 2011
The first episode of Oprah Winfrey's Ultimate Australian Adventure has aired in Australia and America. Oprah told her millions of fans worldwide about her awe-inspiring experience watching the sunset at Uluru and her respect for local Aboriginal culture.
Visit Uluru | See Oprah's video | See the slideshow | See some of the show highlights on Channel 10
Photo: Sam D'Agostino
For keen twitchers this is a fantastic time to visit Uluru - right now many of the park's birds are breeding.
Find out more on our blog, and feel free to comment on on any amazing birds you might have seen on recent trips to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park.
Visit our blog | Learn more about Uluru-Kata Tjuta's birds
