Uluru is more than a majestic natural landmark. It is a site of immense cultural importance, and this importance is reflected in the ancient and modern art of the Anangu traditional owners.
Art Tours | Rock Art | Cultural Tours
When visiting Uluru, you have a wide range of options to learn about and engage with the art and culture of the region. Here are highlights of the galleries and tours available in the surroundings of Uluru.
The Gallery of Central Australia features a range of local artists and offers guided tours explaining traditional art practices and the cultural significance of Aboriginal art.
Gallery of Central Australia
Maruku Arts is a gallery of painting and woodwork by local artists that also offers an art workshop and guided art tours.
Located inside the Cultural Centre, Walkatjara Arts is an art centre owned and operated by the local Mutitjulu community.
Walkatjara Arts Gallery
Maruku Arts Gallery
Field of Light is an art installation within sight of Uluru and Kata Tjuta by celebrated international artist Bruce Munro. The installation is made up of 50,000 stemmed spheres of illuminated glass that have to be seen at night.
Ayers Rock Resort operate a return coach transfer from Ayers Rock Resort to the installation, including entry on a nightly basis. Booking ahead of time is essential, particularly during the peak season (April-October).
The AAT Kings transfer to the Field of Light installation begins before sunrise and returns 30 minutes after dawn so you can see the installation in the dark as well as against the backdrop of the rising sun.
Field of Light display
The Maruku Arts Dot Painting Experience is a 1.5-hour workshop with an Anangu artist who will teach you ancient symbols and help you create your own A5 canvas.
This is a one-hour tour with an Anangu guide explaining the significance of rock art at Uluru, local creation stories, and cultural practices like the preparation of bush tucker.
Maruku Arts dot painting workshop
Uluru art can be discovered at the site of the rock itself in the form of rock art tours. Take the ranger-guided Mala Walk to get a fuller understanding of the cultural significance of the site and the ancient rock art found in its surroundings.
The Cultural Centre is located in the Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park and hosts both Maruku and Walkatjara Arts, Ininti Cafe as well as cultural presentations by local rangers.
New in 2022, this is a half-day tour of Uluru guided by an Anangu traditional owner. You will learn of the significance of rock art sites and be told traditional stories that have been passed down through countless generations.
This is a cultural tour guided by an ancestor of the Uluru family in their traditional lands near the rock. The tour is a 7-hour 4WD experience that will stop at sites to teach you about ancient culture, desert living, and the history of how Paddy Uluru fought for land rights in the region.
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