Mutitjulu Waterhole (Kuniya Walk)
Kapi Mutitjulu
A permanent waterhole tucked beneath the cliffs south of Uluru; the 1 km Kuniya Walk round trip passes rock art and sites linked to the legendary battle of the giant serpents.
The return walk from the Kuniya car park is about 1 km, flat, and wheelchair accessible. At the end of the path is the Kapi Mutitjulu waterhole, hidden in a recess of the cliff. It is a rare permanent water source in the desert, and Anangu people have drawn water here for generations. Along the way, rock shelters contain ancient rock art. Cracks in the cliff are said to have been left by the fight between the python goddess Kuniya and the venomous snake warrior Liru, and the interpretive sign beside the track tells this story. After rain, waterfalls appear on the cliff face. Some areas are sacred, so photography is not allowed there, and you should follow the signs.
Opening hours
During park opening hours
Nearby sights
- Uluru
- Mala Walk & Kantju Gorge
- Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre
- Uluru Base Walk
- Uluru Sunset Viewing Area
- Talinguru Nyakunytjaku Sunrise Viewing Area
- Field of Light Uluru
- Wintjiri Wiru