Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park

National park Petermann, Northern Territory, Australia
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What to expect

Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park is a protected area in the Northern Territory of Australia, home to the famous Uluru (also known as Ayers Rock) and Kata Tjuta rock formations. The park is significant for its natural and cultural landscape, and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The traditional owners of the park are the Anangu Aboriginal people, who have a strong connection to the land and its features. The park offers opportunities to learn about the local flora and fauna, as well as the Aboriginal culture and Dreamtime stories of the area

Plan your family visit to the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park with these blog insights 👇

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Six ways to explore Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park with kids

Six ways to explore Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park with kids
This family's experience:

Activities: We took a self-guided walk along the base of Uluru to get a closer look at the rock's unique textures and ancient rock art sites

Highlights: The kids loved exploring the rock art sites and learning about the cultural significance of Uluru ✨

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Best Itinerary for Australia with Kids

Best Itinerary for Australia with Kids
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park

Highlights: The kids loved the stunning scenery and the chance to see the iconic red monolith ✨

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Awesome Adelaide to Darwin Road Trip Itinerary

Awesome Adelaide to Darwin Road Trip Itinerary
This family's experience:

Activities: We took a guided tour around Uluru, the majestic sandstone monolith, where kids were fascinated by the stories of the Anangu people and the rock art that adorns the ancient rock walls

Highlights: The kids were fascinated by the stories of the Anangu people and the rock art that adorns the ancient rock walls ✨

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First Visit to Uluru - Discovering Australia's Heartland

First Visit to Uluru - Discovering Australia's Heartland
This family's experience:

Activities: We drove to Uluru and explored it

Highlights: We were in awe of its grandness and sheer size ✨

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Uluru with kids: visiting Ayers Rock!

Uluru with kids: visiting Ayers Rock!
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Kata Tjuta, also known as the Olgas, a fun sight to visit near Uluru with kids

Highlights: We found these rock formations very impressive to visit and a nice addition to our visit to Uluru ✨

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Uluru with kids: visiting Ayers Rock!

Uluru with kids: visiting Ayers Rock!
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock, a world-famous red rock formation in central Australia

Highlights: We thought it was definitely worth it ✨

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Uluru with kids: visiting Ayers Rock!

Uluru with kids: visiting Ayers Rock!
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the park and enjoyed the beauty of Uluru at sunrise and sunset

Highlights: We enjoyed the beauty of that moment, the rock is a different color each time ✨