Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park

Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park is a protected area in Australia’s Northern Territory, encompassing Uluru and Kata Tjuta. It is jointly managed by the Anangu traditional owners and the Australian government.

Uluru: A large sandstone formation in Australia’s Northern Territory, sacred to the Anangu people. The park’s best-known landform is a sacred place with deep Anangu connections.
Joint management: Joint management is governance shared by Indigenous traditional owners and a state authority. Anangu traditional owners and the Australian government share responsibility for the park.
Aboriginal land rights in Australia: The legal and political movement to recognize Aboriginal ownership and control of land in Australia. The park’s handback belongs to a broader struggle for Indigenous land rights.
Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park visitor guidelines: Rules and advice governing visitor conduct, access, and safety in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. They express how respect for Anangu culture and environmental protection guide visits.
Anangu rock art: Rock paintings and engravings made by Anangu and their ancestors at sites across Central Australia. Rock art at park sites conveys knowledge within a continuing cultural tradition.
Kata Tjuta: A group of large domed rock formations west of Uluru in Australia’s Northern Territory. These domes are the park’s other major geological landmark.
Uluru-Kata Tjuta Board of Management: The Uluru-Kata Tjuta Board of Management is the statutory body overseeing the park’s management plan. It brings Anangu and government representatives together to guide park decisions.
Uluru handback: The 1985 return of Uluru-Kata Tjuta land title to its Anangu traditional owners, with a lease to the Australian government. The handback established the tenure arrangement behind the park’s joint management.
Cultural tourism: Travel that engages with the culture, heritage, and living practices of a place’s communities. Anangu-led experiences connect visitors with local knowledge and cultural perspectives.
Indigenous Australian sacred sites: Places of spiritual, historical, or cultural significance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Uluru and other park locations are sacred places governed by cultural responsibilities.

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