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Before 1872, land surrounding Kata Tjuta and Uluru was controlled by Anangu people.
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In 1872, Ernest Giles (European explorer) was exploring the area and cited Kata Tjuta, named the highest point ‘Mount Olga’.
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In 1920, the area that we now know as Kata Tjuta Uluru National Park was designated an aboriginal reserve to act as a sanctuary for the Anangu people in the area.
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Tourists started visiting the area in 1936.
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In 1950, tourist buses began visiting the area.
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The aboriginal reserve began to attract large numbers of travellers which resulted in the government taking back part of the area for tourist purposes in 1958.
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In 1976, the aboriginal land rights act was passed. This meant aboriginal land rights and law were finally acknowledged in Australian law.
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Anangu traditional owners since 1985 have had freehold title over the park.
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In 1987, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park was placed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
