Ayers Rock Resort will observe National Reconciliation Week with a program of cultural storytelling, art exhibitions and film screenings.
The activities will highlight truth-telling and Anangu knowledge, alongside the launch of new Guest Protocols developed in partnership with Traditional Owners.
Running from 27 May to 3 June, the program aligns with this year's theme, "Bridging Now to Next," which encourages reflection on the connection between past, present and future.
The Resort's events aim to deepen visitor understanding of Anangu culture and promote respectful engagement.
A central feature of the week is The Road to Punu exhibition at the Gallery of Central Australia (GoCA), opening on 27 May.
The exhibition marks 40 years of Maruku Arts by showcasing punu (wood carvings) from across the Western Desert. All works will be available for purchase.
On 30 May, guests can attend a live carving demonstration by artists Billy and Lulu Cooley, joined by their daughter Marlene, who will share traditional wood burning techniques and the cultural stories behind their craft.
From 28 May, a curated film series will screen at the Resort's Arkani Theatre.
The series begins with the short documentary Punu and features titles such as The Final Quarter, Ten Canoes, Bran Nue Dae, and Sweet As.
A special screening of the Apology to the Stolen Generations will take place on 26 May for National Sorry Day, while the film Mabo will be shown on 3 June to mark Mabo Day.
Throughout the week Town Square will host interactive displays highlighting key moments in Australia's reconciliation history.
The program is designed to encourage personal reflection and public conversation.
The Resort will also formally introduce new guest protocols, co-developed with the Anangu Advisory Group, which provide cultural guidance for visitors.
They include:
Walk gently on Ngura (Country): Honour sacred sites and stay on marked tracks.
Support Waltja (Family): Respect privacy and uplift local families by engaging with Aboriginal-run art centres.
Speak Wangka (Language): Learn and use simple Pitjantjatjara or Yankunytjatjara phrases like "Palya."
Listen to Tjukurpa (Stories & Law): Embrace ancient stories shared through experiences like Wintjiri Wiru.
Celebrate Inma (Ceremony): Witness living culture through song, performance, and tradition.
Guests are encouraged to visit the Kulata Academy Café, where trainees from the National Indigenous Training Academy gain hospitality experience and employment pathways.
The Resort says the program reflects its commitment to long-term reconciliation through tourism, education, and support for First Nations leadership.