Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
Ananguku ngura nyangatja ka puku lpa pitjama | This is Aboriginal land and we welcome you
Kantju waterfall in the rain
We, the traditional owners, value the park as a place that honours the culture of our people, preserves the fragile ecology of the land of our ancestors and upholds Tjukurpa - the Pitjantjatjara word for our history, knowledge, religion, morality and law. Tjukurpa has always the way in which we look after each other and the country. Please enjoy this World Heritage Area and open your minds and hearts to learn about our land, beliefs and culture.
News: Rain continues at Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
January 12 2010
Rain has eased but the landscape is a riot of green at Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park following substantial rains recently. The past five days have seen a remarkable 52.4mm dumped over the area - that's a third of last year's total rainfall. The bright yellow honey grevilleas are flowering, succulents like parakeelyas are purple, sweet smelling cassias are erupting in yellow flowers and many wattle are blooming such as the witchetty bush and mulga trees.
Walking tracks and roads in the park remain open, and if further rains fall visitors may be lucky enough to see spectacular waterfalls over Uluru during the rain, especially at Kantju Gorge and Mutitjulu Waterhole. Precautions are in place to ensure visitor safety in the event of further localised flooding - visitors can check in with staff at the Cultural Centre for today's conditions. People are advised to follow all sign instructions, drive carefully on park roads, and take care on the walking tracks which may be muddy and slippery.
Visitor activites, nature and science
The traditional owners and Parks Australia have developed a Cultural Centre and a range of walks to help visitors see Anangu culture and land through Anangu eyes. They will give you a new understanding of the nature and science of this area.
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Culture and history
Anangu traditional owners have looked after Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park's landscape for tens of thousands of years. This cultural heritage and the natural significance has been recognised by the inscription of the park on the World Heritage List.