Hike Kuniya Walk to Mutitjulu Waterhole, Uluru, Northern Territory, Australia

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One of the few permanent water sources around Uluru, Mutitjulu Waterhole is a place where you can sit quietly and listen to the sounds of the beginning of time. The short Kuniya walk runs from the Kuniya carpark to Mutitjulu Waterhole. The presence of water means this area is particularly lush and shady. This is one of the few places in the park where you may see wallabies among the tall grasses and river red gum trees. Bush foods also abound, including tjantu (bush tomatoes), ili (figs) and arnguli (bush plums). Mutitjulu Waterhole is a special place where Uluru’s traditional owners regularly take VIPs. The British Royals and the Dalai Lama are just some of the famous faces who have visited. If you get the waterhole all to yourself, take a moment to sit on the bench and close your eyes to experience an intimate connection with nature. The sound of the trickling water and the chirping of the birds will fill your heart with a sense of peace and joy. Take the Kuniya walk when it rains to experience the magical waterfalls. In the warmer months, watch for noisy finches and nankeen kestrels soaring on the thermal winds. Keen birdwatchers may also spot nesting black-breasted buzzards or tawny frogmouths. During summer, Mutitjulu Waterhole and the nearby rock art cave provide relief from the scorching temperatures.

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