Tasmanian Walking Company, in consultation with Anangu Traditional Owners, has launched a world-first, five-day guided walk to two of Australia’s greatest natural wonders, Uluru and Kata Tjuta.
When the five-day walk launches in 2026, it will be the first time visitors can stay overnight inside the World Heritage-listed park.
Working with the Uluru-Kata Tjuta Board of Management and Parks Australia, the all-inclusive experience will be for groups of up to 14, with four nights in a private lodge and secluded eco-camps.
Guests will traverse desert trails, red dunes, and woodlands, learning along the way about the significance of the land.
Tasmanian Walking Company Co-Owner, Brett Godfrey, says the idea started in 2015 when he walked with Traditional Owners for 150 kilometres from the South Australia border to Uluru.
“It was one of my life’s great experiences, and it made me want to share this cultural phenomenon sensitively with anyone prepared to tackle the desert and immerse themselves in Anangu history.
“In my view, it will attract an international market and become one of the great walks of the world.”
Godfrey says for most of the journey, visitors will trek in full view of the two rock formations, both remnants of millions of years of Earth’s history.
“Carrying only a day pack, they will stay in spectacular eco-sensitive retreats and be guided by the knowledge of those who have walked the land for tens of thousands of years before them.”
Chair of the Anangu Steering Committee, Tapaya Edwards says, “My people have lived on this land for more than 30,000 years and we welcome visitors from all over the world.
“This walk invites them to slow down, to look beyond the physical beauty of our home and to take time to learn about the customs that are so important to us.
“We hope that over five days, they will better understand our stories and our art, respect our traditions and land management practices and help us protect the environment. 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.”
Tourism Australia, Managing Director Phillipa Harrison says international travellers are increasingly on the lookout for tourism offerings with a focus on wellness, adventure and cultural experiences, so the opportunity for a multi-day walk through the heart of Australia will no doubt be highly sought after.
“Uluru and Kata Tjuta are bucket list experiences for so many international travellers and there is no doubt many will be keen to see these iconic sites as part of the new walk.”
Northern Territory Minister for Tourism and Hospitality, Hon. Marie-Clare Boothby agrees, saying it’ll be a popular hiking trail for adventure visitors.
“Some 1.6 million people travelled to the Northern Territory last year, including almost 191,000 international visitors, with more than half visiting Uluru-Kata Tjuta to experience its natural beauty and connect with Aboriginal culture.
“The five-day walk will create a platform to promote the Northern Territory’s ancient culture in Central Australia and drive direct and indirect employment opportunities for the local Anangu community.”
The Uluru-Kata Tjuta Signature Walk starts in April 2026.
It’s Tasmanian Walking Company’s second walk in the NT, following the launch of the Larapinta Signature Walk in 2022.
For more information, visit Tasmania Walking Company.
