Yalata

Located at the south-eastern edge of the Great Australian Desert and eastern fringe of the Nullarbor Plain, Yalata Lands with its sandy plains, Mallee scrub and open woodland, covers over 450,000 hectares and spans approximately 150 kilometres of the Eyre Highway.

Popular for whale watching, camping, and fishing, Yalata provides many of the best natural dune camping areas, and some of the finest remote recreational surf fishing in Australia. Strict Permit system is in place for entry to the designated area, to preserve sacred sites and ensure recreational activities cause minimal impact to the Lands.

Yalata Community comprises of Anangu who speak Pitjantjatjara language, sharing a history of displacement, upheaval and survival. Yalata People have a deep connection with the Lands and commitment to Traditional lifestyles. Note, Yalata Community is closed to the public, and entry only permitted via a Permit system.