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After a COVID-ravaged year, Uluru’s tour operators and Anangu eye off economic recovery
Residents of the Mutitjulu Aboriginal community on the outskirts of Uluru briefly blockaded the gates to the iconic national park last year, fearing tourists arriving from interstate would spread the COVID-19 virus.
Key points:
- Visitation to Uluru plummeted 77 per cent in 2020
- Locals say the destination has struggled, with few other income drivers nearby
- But many are hopeful there are early signs of economic recovery
But they are now preparing to welcome them back as vaccines are rolled out across the country and government-subsided half-price airfares to Uluru become available in April.
“Mutitjulu and all the artists are happy for people to be coming to Uluru … as long as tourists are being safe, it’s fine for people to be coming back,”…
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