Events and Activities

In October 2022 another 'Picnic Day' was organised by and for the Community. All community members and stakeholders walked to chosen location 5km out of Mutitjulu and spend the morning and afternoon catching up with each other and relaxing in the open air. There was spear throwing and billy can race competitions, malu wipu, art and a large slippery slide to celebrate another great community event.

On 26 October 1985, the Mutitjulu oval became the site for the historic ‘handback’ of Uluru , when the Governor General of Australia, Sir Ninian Stephen, presented Anangu Traditional Owners with the freehold title deeds for the park.

The handback of Uluru was a symbolic highpoint for land rights.

As a condition of handback, Anangu Traditional Owners signed an agreement leasing the land back to the Australian Parks and Wildlife Service (now Parks Australia) for 99 years.

Anangu and Parks Australia staff now work together to jointly manage the park under the direction of an Anangu-majority Board of Management.

This event is organised in December of each year, for all kids and plenty of entertainment including a reptile shows, segways and the jumping castle. The afternoon was concluded with a BBQ dinner and the school kids performing Christmas carols.

NAIDOC Week celebrates the history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Australia. Yearly the community organises a 'Community Cultural Day'. The event included market stalls, food and drinks, displays, art workshops, spear throwing and the Mutitjulu Band playing live. A great day was had by both community members and tourists who attended the event.