Uluru-Kata Tjuta (Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park)
Uluru-Kata Tjuta nationalparken dækker et areal på 132.566 ha med tørkeprægede økosystemer. Den ligger tæt på Australiens centrum i det traditionelle hjemland for de oprindelige folk, Pitjantjatjara and Yankunytjatjara, som ofte blot kaldes Anangu. Parken ejes af "Traditional Aboriginal Owners" og den bliver vedligeholdt i et samarbejde mellem "Traditional Owners" og den nationale, australske naturparkforvaltning.
De enorme klippeknuder Uluru og Kata Tjuta er bemærkelsesværdige, geologisk landskabselementer i en ellers ret flad sandslette. De er en del af et vigtigt kulturlandskab, og de har særlig betydning for Anangufolket. Detaljer på både Uluru og Kata Tjuta viser fysiske tegn på fortidige heltes handlinger, kunstværker og skikkelser. Disse fortidige heltes rejser bliver dyrket i nutidens Ananguers religion og kultur.
Også ude i det åbne landskab finder man beviser for de rejser, som Anangus forfædre foretog, og de er resultaterne af tusinder af års pleje efter traditionelle metoder, reguleret gennem "tjukurpa" (lov). Den blåtungede leguan, Lungkata, lærte Australiens oprindelige befolkning loven om, hvordan man laver kontrolleret afbrænding af landskabet. I nutiden bruger man moderne metoder, men fremgangsmåden med at tænde små brande tæt på hinanden i den kølige tid skaber brændte og ikkebrændte områder i et mosaikagtigt mønster. Den viden bliver nu taget i brug som et vigtigt, økologisk plejeværktøj i parkens område.
Antropologerne mener, at det var en enestående, kulturel tilpasning til ørkenmiljøet, der satte Anangu og beslægtede, oprindelige samfund i stand til at udvikle en levevis, baseret på halvvejs permanente kilder, men som også på gensidige rettigheder til plante- og dyreressourcerne i områderne mellem dem.
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Byen Yulara ligger midt i nationalparken.
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Comments
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The three-day pass For unlimited entries(need to be out by 19:30) of the park is 38AU$ for adults. Great place to hike and sightsee. The Uluru base walk is moderate and about 10k, make sure you use the loo before the walk. Drink plenty of water, there are a two water stations, one at the start and one at the mid-point. Definitely go and do the Mala walk where a ranger takes you and explains the history and stories of the Uluru, very fascinating. It’s available everyday at 10am at the car park meeting point. The Olga has two routes. The Walpa gorge is quite moderate and doesn’t take long; it also has a nice sunset viewing area nearby. The valley of the winds walk on the other hand is quite difficult in some areas but would be okay for most people. (Check out the photo with the route)
2 weeks ago -
One of the most wonderful places that I've been to and a definite highlight for anybody traveling Australia
a week ago -
Three days proved to be a little less to enjoy all that this park has to offer. We witnessed dramatically different sunsets and sunrises in just three days. Be sure to start with the cultural centre and pick up the trekking maps. Google maps is not accurate. Get the park tickets online.
3 months ago -
Uluru Kata-Tjuta National Park is a must visit destination in Australia. The landscapes are out of this world. We stayed for a week to really soak in the environment and to be able to take our time with the hikes. The base walk is 10km or so and the Valley of the Winds hike is 7-8km, so a couple of days at least to achieve both. We also booked a sunrise helicopter flight which was amazing.
3 months ago -
We walked around the rock Great place, but pace yourself It's a long walk. Lots to see in the park like the Olga's as well. If your a walker or explorer then this park is for you. Take plenty of drinks and walking shoes I did it in sandles but I have hard feet. All good Jim
a week ago -
Fantastic once in a lifetime experience. Respect the environment and you will be rewarded.
4 weeks ago -
What a great area - no International travel so domestic travel brought forward. The whole Kata Tjuta area - fascinating & steeped in culture we all should learn about. Get out there & support these people. Also Kings Canyon - not to be missed - get up early Alice Springs - fabulous
4 months ago -
Magical natural beauty. The 10.4km base walk is wonderful. Drinking water filling stations along the route.
3 months ago