Murujuga takes its place on Time Magazine’s 2026 world destination list
The Murujuga Cultural Landscape in WA’s Pilbara region is one of four Australian inclusions in TIME magazine’s World’s Greatest Places 2026.
Selected from editor and expert nominations worldwide, the list celebrates 100 destinations offering visitors something truly distinctive and internationally important.
Murujuga, encompassing the Burrup Peninsula, the Dampier Archipelago, surrounding marine areas and the submerged landscape, has the largest and densest collection of ancient petroglyphs on earth, with some of the rock engravings dating back more than 45,000 years.
This rock art has deep meaning for Aboriginal people, providing a link to stories, customs and knowledge of their land and resources.
Global recognition was achieved for Murujuga in July 2025 when it was inscribed on the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) World Heritage list, specifically for its enormous indigenous cultural importance.
Tourism WA continues to support the protection and promotion of this remarkable place through initiatives including the Murujuga Rock Art Monitoring Program, delivered in partnership with the Murujuga Aboriginal Corporation and scientific experts.
