Time to Pakala (Get Up!) in NT

VOYAGES Indigenous Tourism Australia will be holding a number of events at the company’s Ayers Rock Resort at Uluru to celebrate NAIDOC Week 2022.

Activities include Art Talks at the Gallery of Central Australia (GOCA), which showcases more than 300 artworks from existing and emerging artists exclusively from the Central Australia and Western Desert region, along with curated items like traditional Anangu wood carving and pieces hand-made by local communities.

Also on offer for guests is the opportunity to watch Indigenous films every afternoon in the resort’s theatre, in addition to attending special Bush Yarns (pictured) or take in a Guided Garden Walk.

The week will culminate in a special celebration on Fri 08 Jul, with a Welcome To Country to be held followed by an Inma (a traditional dance ceremony), performed by the Traditional Owners of Uluru and Kata Tjuta.

“We are really delighted by the number of Australians wanting to travel to Uluru and learn more about the beauty, diversity, and wisdom of Indigenous culture,” Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia CEO Matthew CameronSmith said.

“While many Indigenous and cultural activities run yearround at the resort, we wanted to place a special emphasis on these during NAIDOC week and supplement them with a range of really special activities which can be enjoyed by our guests.”

Indigenous activities can also be viewed on most social media platforms @ExploreUluru.