The land and structures at both sites are set to be handed over to their rightful Traditional Owners, the Aṉangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara and the Kuku Yalanji communities.

Despite the transfer, a binding agreement with the government mandates that the Aṉangu lease the park back to the Australian National Parks and Wildlife Service for a period of 99 years.

Chris Tallent, CEO of Journey Beyond, expressed that the company has collaborated extensively with Indigenous groups across Australia. He emphasized that this agreement supports their mission to offer experiences that are “immersive, authentic, and uniquely Australian.”

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.