Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park - Parks Australia
Anangu welcome you to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, a living cultural landscape where earth and memories exist as one. More than just a photo opportunity, our iconic rock formations hide ancient wisdom and diverse plant and animal life.
Things to do | Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park - Parks Australia
There’s a lot to do in Uluru-Kata Tjuta. Explore geological marvels, immerse yourself in Anangu culture or just sit back and soak up the serenity. The big red rock of Uluru is the highlight of the park, but the domes of Kata Tjuta are just as spectacular.
About Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park - Parks Australia
Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park is named after two of Australia’s most spectacular sites: the world-famous sandstone monolith of Uluru and the red domes of Kata Tjuta. Our dual World Heritage-listed park is in the heart of the Central Australian desert, about 450 km from Alice Springs.
Uluru-Kata Tjuta park passes | Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
You need a park pass to visit Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Money from passes helps preserve the park’s World Heritage-listed environmental and cultural sites and support Uluru-Kata Tjuta’s Traditional Owners.
History of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park - Parks Australia
Kata Tjuta was added to the national park to create the Ayers Rock-Mount Olga National Park in 1958. The first permanent accommodation was constructed the same year, while a new airstrip allowed the first fly-in, fly-out tour groups.
Amazing facts | Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park - Parks Australia
The tallest dome of Kata Tjuta rises 546 metres above the plain. When did Uluru-Kata Tjuta become a national park? Ayers Rock (which we now call Uluru) was first declared a national park in 1950. In 1958, both Ayers Rock and Mount Olga (now Kata Tjuta) were
Cultural Centre | Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park - Parks Australia
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.
Maps and visitor guides | Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park - Parks …
The Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park visitor guide includes all the information you need to start exploring the park. Download visitor guide. You can also pick up a printed copy from the Cultural Centre in the park. Maps and safety information. Download PDF map of Uluru and Kata Tjuta along with essential safety information. Maps & visitor safety ...
Uluṟu Kata-Tjuṯa Fact sheet Anangu have always been on this land now known as Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. European exploration Much of the early European exploration of Central Australia occurred as a result of expeditions staged for scientific and agricultural reasons – among others. The impact of early European
Geology | Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park - Parks Australia
Download our fact sheet to learn more about the area’s geology. The formation of Uluru and Kata Tjuta started about 550 million years ago. Uluru is a type of rock called arkose, while Kata Tjuta is made from a conglomerate of pebbles and boulders cemented by sand and mud.