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Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Northern Territory, Australia
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After a few hours in the desert, travellers find themselves craving for something lush and green. And that’s exactly what you’ll find at the Desert Gardens Hotel: an oasis in this harsh yet beautiful arid landscape.
This mid-size hotel is surrounded by tropical gardens, and is the only hotel within the Ayers Rock Resort that has guest rooms with views of Uluru. Rooms are a touch corporate, but all have their own patios (some with that extraordinary view).
The location is also excellent, with shops, cafes and other facilities on the doorstep.
Desert Gardens Hotel is one of several properties clustered around the Ayers Rock Resort town square in Yulara. Around the square, there’s a modest collection of cafes and shops – there’s also a cashpoint, supermarket, post office and tourism office. A free shuttle bus operates in the resort, with departures every 20 minutes.
Yulara is a settlement consisting of a few low-slung, modern buildings, a few gum trees and plenty of red dirt. While busy, Yulara is rarely crowded – it’s a different story at Uluru where the carpark is packed with campervans, coaches and hire cars.
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Destination guides including or relevant to this experience
Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Northern Territory, Australia
Destination guide
The place to come for the Australian outback experience – jaw-dropping geological formations (including world-famous Uluru), sleeping out in swag bags, sampling bush tucker, and connecting with authentic Aborginal culture.
