Talinguru Nyakunytjaku Circuit

Starting from the car park of Talinguru Nyakunytjaku, Petermann, this walk gives you a tour of the sand dune via the Minymanku and Watiku walks, visiting a couple of viewing platforms along the way. Learn about the culture and the daily tasks of the Aboriginal people such as crafting tools, using fire, food processing and children’s games. Uluru and Kata Tjuta look iconically beautiful from this sand dune, especially at sunrise. That’s why it’s quite crowded during that time frame and surprisingly secluded at sunset. You’ll get great shots regardless of the time as the viewing platforms provide you 360 degree views all around the dry land. Both the platforms and the circuit are wheelchair accessible. Wear a hat and apply sunscreen to have a more comfortable experience. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There Transport options and directions

Start	(-25.3698789,131.061741)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Stuart Highway, 87 Turn on to Lasseter Highway, A4 then drive for 252.6 km Continue and drive for another 8 km At roundabout, take exit 3 and drive for another 3.8 km Turn right and drive for another 3 km At roundabout, take exit 1 and drive for another 210 m Keep right and drive for another 10 m Turn right and drive for another 80 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From the middle of the western car park, head towards the sealed walking track which has the little white poles serving as a bollard/barrier. Pass between them and head along the said track as you move diagonally away from the car park. Pass by a signpost that says “Welcome to...” to your left. 210 metres in (from the start), keep left at the 3-way intersection. Turn right at the next intersection and head towards the viewing platform to continue along the Talinguru Nyakunytjaku Circuit(clockwise).....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start heading along Minymaku and Watiku Walk. Find the car park at the start. After another 165 m continue straight, to head along Minymaku and Watiku Walk. After another 30 m pass the toilet (90 m on your right).
	After another 65 m (at the intersection of Minymaku and Watiku Walk & Watiku Walk) continue straight, to head along Minymaku and Watiku Walk.
	The starting point of an alternate route. An alternate route skipping the viewing platform in the middle. To take the alternate route continue straight here. Details below. After another 65 m (at the intersection of Minymaku and Watiku Walk & Minymaku Walk) turn right, to head along Minymaku and Watiku Walk. After another 40 m to find the water tap.
	After another 10 m turn left. After another 20 m pass the shelter (9 m on your left). After another 25 m come to the "Talinguru Nyakunytjaku Sunrise Viewpoint" (20 m on your right).
	The alternate route finishes here. Veer left to rejoin the main route at the 490 m waypoint. Details below. After another 110 m (at the intersection of Watiku Walk & Minymaku and Watiku Walk) turn right, to head along Watiku Walk. After another 160 m pass the water tap (6 m on your right). Then pass the shelter (6 m on your right). After another 195 m pass the water tap (10 m on your left). After another 35 m come to the "Watiku platform" (5 m on your right). After another 90 m pass the water tap (on your left).
	After another 105 m continue straight, to head along Watiku Walk.
	The starting point of an alternate access track. An alternate access point from/to the eastern car park. Details below. After another 40 m veer right, to head along Watiku Walk.
	After another 115 m (at the intersection of Minymaku and Watiku Walk & Watiku Walk) turn left, to head along Minymaku and Watiku Walk. After another 125 m continue straight, to head along Minymaku and Watiku Walk. After another 90 m pass the car park (9 m on your left).
	The end.

An alternate route skipping the viewing platform in the middle.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Minymaku and Watiku Walk & Minymaku Walk Start heading along Minymaku Walk (a footpath). After 115 m pass the water tap (10 m on your right).
	After another 85 m come to the end. At the end of this alternate route, rejoin the main route.

An alternate access point from/to the eastern car park.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. After another 10 m continue straight. After another 10 m come to a car park.
	The end.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Talinguru Nyakunytjaku Circuit

Grading

	Class 2/6 Easy track
Length	1.4 km
Time	20 min to 40 min

Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient	Flat, no steps (1/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (1/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)

Some facilities on route

Shelter: There are 2 on route, on average they are 470 m apart with the largest gap of 800 m.

Toilet: There is one 150 m from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	150 m	[toilet]
Shelter	360 m	[shelter]
Shelter	620 m	[shelter]

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Port Lincoln Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
  
  Sunday 6 October
  
  21°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the morning and early afternoon. Winds westerly 15 to 25 km/h increasing to 25 to 35 km/h in the middle of the day then turning northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h in the evening. Daytime maximum temperatures in the low 20s.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: No Rating
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 10:00am to 4:30pm, UV Index predicted to reach 7 [High]
  
  Monday 7 October
  
  10°C → 21°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. The chance of morning fog. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds becoming south to southwesterly 20 to 30 km/h in the morning then tending south to southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h in the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 7 and 11 with daytime temperatures reaching between 19 and 23.
  
  Tuesday 8 October
  
  9°C → 17°C
  Partly cloudy.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Cloud clearing. Winds southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h tending easterly 20 to 30 km/h during the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between 5 and 10 with daytime temperatures reaching between 17 and 20.
  
  Wednesday 9 October
  
  9°C → 23°C
  Sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Winds easterly 15 to 20 km/h turning northeasterly 15 to 25 km/h during the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between 5 and 9 with daytime temperatures reaching 23 to 30.
  
  Thursday 10 October
  
  11°C → 19°C
  Possible morning shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Possible morning shower.
  
  Friday 11 October
  
  9°C → 18°C
  Cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Cloudy.
  
  Saturday 12 October
  
  9°C → 20°C
  Partly cloudy.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- NT Parks alerts
  When planning and before starting your trip please check the NT parks alerts pages for anything that may impact on your plans.
  Regions
  Darwin
  Katherine
  Tennant Creek and Barkly
  Alice Springs

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