Mala Walk & Kantju Gorge
Mala Walk
A gentle walk of about 2 km return on the north-west side of Uluru, passing rock shelters and rock art on the way to a rock pool at the bottom of Kantju Gorge.
The Mala Walk starts from the Mala car park and is part of the Uluru Base Walk, about 2 km return, taking around 1.5 hours. Along the way you can see the traditional kitchen caves of the Mala (rabbit-eared bandicoot) people, rock art, and rock shelters where young people learned. At the end, the walls of Kantju Gorge rise vertically on both sides, and a seasonal waterhole lies below. The park arranges free guided walks led by rangers every morning, and departure times change with the seasons, so check at the Cultural Centre or on the official website. Some caves are sacred, so photography is not permitted there.
Opening hours
During park opening hours
Nearby sights
- Uluru
- Mutitjulu Waterhole (Kuniya Walk)
- Uluru Base Walk
- Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre
- Uluru Sunset Viewing Area
- Talinguru Nyakunytjaku Sunrise Viewing Area
- Field of Light Uluru
- Wintjiri Wiru