- For the first time, travelers can book an overnight trip to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in the Northern Territory of Australia.
- This trip was developed by the Tasmanian Walking Company in consultation with the Anangu people, the traditional owners of the area.
- Overnight trips will start in April 2026, and interested travelers are advised to book soon before dates sell out.
Formed over 500 million years ago, Uluru and its neighbor Kata Tjuta are some of Australia’s most famous natural landmarks. Now, for the first time ever, visitors can book an overnight stay inside this UNESCO World Heritage site.
The Tasmanian Walking Company recently launched a five-day, fully guided trek through Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. The journey will begin in the shadows of Kata Tjuta’s giant dome formations before continuing along desert trails to Uluru. Groups are limited to just 16 people for each all-inclusive trip through the desert, and guests will get to experience luxe, eco-friendly lodges, wellness therapies, and some of the world’s best stargazing.
This year marks the 40th anniversary of “Handback,” when the Anangu people were given back the title deeds to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in 1985. That’s why it was essential to the Tasmanian Walking Company that it develop the itinerary in consultation with the Anangu people, who are considered the traditional owners of the land. During the five-day journey, Anangu guides will share ancestral stories and folklore.
“My people have lived on this land for more than 30,000 years, and we welcome visitors from all over the world,” says Tapaya Edwards, chair of the Anangu Steering Committee. “By walking in our footsteps and on our trails, they will also come to see that our ancient culture is still very much alive today.”
In addition to the stunning natural beauty of Central Australia, visitors here can also experience the oldest living culture in the world. It is here where Wintjiri Wiru, the world’s largest permanent drone installation, uses the desert as a canvas to tell stories that have been passed down for generations. Visitors can also participate in award-winning dining experiences that celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander foods and pair them with modern Australian wines.
Dates for the Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa Signature Walk begin in April 2026—dates are already selling out, so interested travelers are advised to book as soon as possible.
