Travel bucket list idea:
Rock art at Cave Hill
Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Northern Territory, Australia
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Last updated: 02 April, 2024
The extraordinary cave paintings at Cave Hill are one of the most significant art sites in Central Australia. They portray the Yankunytjatjara version of the story of the ‘Seven Sisters’, a Creation myth found throughout Aboriginal culture.
A highlight of the all-day excursion is a tour of the caves accompanied by a local Anangu guide. A lunch featuring bush tucker is also included. Tours are not recommended for families with small children.
Logistics
Price: Free
Minimum age: 0
Age suitable: 13+
When: All year around
Duration: 7 hours
Getting there & doing it
Cave Hill is located on Aboriginal land, so you must visit as part of an organised tour. This involves a 2.5-hour road trip by 4WD vehicle from Yulara – they’ll pick you from your accommodation. Morning tea and a picnic lunch are provided.
When to do it
Available all year round, seven days a week. Pick up is at 7.30am, and typically you return late afternoon.
Avoid the height of summer (December-February) when temperatures become uncomfortably hot.
