How Kata Tjuta Has Been Treated Overtime

By Julzkmac

  • Anangu Control

    Anangu Control
    Before 1872, land surrounding Kata Tjuta and Uluru was controlled by Anangu people.

  • British Citation

    British Citation
    In 1872, Ernest Giles (European explorer) was exploring the area and cited Kata Tjuta, named the highest point ‘Mount Olga’.

  • Designated Aboriginal Reserve

    Designated Aboriginal Reserve
    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.

  • Tourism

    Tourism
    Tourists started visiting the area in 1936.

  • Tourist Buses

    Tourist Buses
    In 1950, tourist buses began visiting the area.

  • Shared Land

    Shared Land
    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.

  • Aboriginal Land Rights Act

    Aboriginal Land Rights Act
    In 1976, the aboriginal land rights act was passed. This meant aboriginal land rights and law were finally acknowledged in Australian law.

  • Anangu Freehold Title

    Anangu Freehold Title
    Anangu traditional owners since 1985 have had freehold title over the park.

  • Announced as a UNESCO World Heritage Site

    Announced as a UNESCO World Heritage Site
    In 1987, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park was placed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.