In a significant move, the land and buildings at two key locations will be returned to their Traditional Owners, the Aṉangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara and the Kuku Yalanji peoples.

Despite this transfer, an arrangement with the government stipulates that the Aṉangu will lease the park back to the Australian National Parks and Wildlife Service for a period of 99 years.

Chris Tallent, the chief executive of Journey Beyond, stated that the company has collaborated extensively with Indigenous communities throughout Australia. He emphasized that this agreement supports their mission to deliver “immersive, authentic, and uniquely Australian” experiences.

Journey Beyond chief executive Chris Tallent said the company had worked with Indigenous communities across Australia and the agreement aligned with its goal to create “immersive, authentic and uniquely Australian” experiences.