If you’ve ever wanted to camp near Uluru – 1980s style with a twist – 2026 is your chance. The Tasmanian Walking Company (stay with me) will in April launch a new Uluru-Kata Tjuta Signature Walk, linking Central Australia’s two most iconic landmarks.
The 54-kilometre, five-day walk has been developed in consultation with Anangu Traditional Owners and will enable visitors to connect with Australia’s most famous UNESCO World Heritage sites – and stay inside the national park – like never before.
The small-group journey begins in the shadows of Kata Tjuta, traversing desert trails, red dunes and mulga woodland all the way to Uluru. Hikers stay overnight in secluded eco camps, enjoying three-course meals, art workshops and stargazing under desert skies.
Tasmanian Walking Company co-owner Brett Godfrey hopes the trek – first conceived a decade ago – will become
one of the world’s great walks. “This journey started in 2015 when I walked with Traditional Owners for 150 kilometres from the South Australian border to touch Uluru seven days later. 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.”
This is one experience worth leaving the RV behind for.
