From Bus Driver Dreaming to Tjukurpa


World Heritage Site: Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park

Publication Year: 2019

Publication Type: Article

Publication Identifier: WHE4E7D6F16BF

Summary

A strategic mediation between landscape, tourism, and Aboriginal narratives, the Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre serves as a controlled space that bridges Anangu cultural knowledge with tourist engagement. While traditional museum techniques shape visitor experiences, Anangu-led tours link the centre's interior to the exterior Tjukurpa (Dreaming stories), revealing its dual role in promoting Aboriginal culture while filtering Anangu voices through museological frameworks.

Citation

Walliss, J. (2024). From Bus Driver Dreaming to Tjukurpa. Idea Journal, 6(1), 161–172. https://doi.org/10.37113/ideaj.vi0.206

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