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Credit Baillies Longitude 131
If you want a dress circle view of Uluru, look no further. This secluded, low impact ecolodge – Uluru’s most prestigious accommodation – is a bucket list experience in itself.
It consists of just 15 luxury tents perched on the red dunes outside Yulara. Each pod is equipped with a lounge, bedroom, bathroom and private balcony.
Treatments at the Spa Kinara include rejuvenating facials, Swedish massage and body exfoliation. It’s designed for well-heeled couples; children under 10 are not permitted.
Not only is its location extraordinary, but also an ideal base for exploring the park. The lodge itself offers a wide range of its own guided walks, indigenous art tours and bespoke dining experiences. Scenic flights, camel rides and Outback cycling tours are also available.
Longitude 131 is located on Aboriginal land about 15 minutes’ drive from Ayers Rock Airport.
The resort has been built on a series of dramatic red dunes that overlook Uluru. There’s nothing else around for miles; thanks to its isolation, the property is the perfect place for stargazing.
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Bucket list experiences our writer says you must do in this destination, closest first
Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Northern Territory, Australia[2.6 miles]
This dot painting workshop is an excellent and fun introduction to Indigenous Art, where participants learn about the different symbols used to create local Creation Time stories.
Best for ages: 4+ | £40 | 90 minutes
Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Northern Territory, Australia[2.7 miles]
Sublime upscale desert dining experience, with magnificent Uluru views combined with Aborigine performance and storytelling.
Best for ages: 15+ | £200 | 4 hours
Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Northern Territory, Australia[3.1 miles]
The best-known outdoor dining experience in Australia – an unforgettable dinner in the desert under a billion stars, with didgeridoo music and a fascinating lesson in astronomy.
Best for ages: 8+ | £165
Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Northern Territory, Australia[7.4 miles]
Discover a different perspective on Australia’s most famous desert natural wonders, with a helicopter tour that soars across the jaw-dropping landscapes of the Northern Territories.
Best for ages: 16+ | £180 | 30 minutes
Other worthwhile experiences in this destination if you have the time or the interest, closest first
Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Northern Territory, Australia[1.1 miles]
With no air pollution and a tiny population, the Park is an ideal place to study the universe and these tours of the night sky are excellent – and led by entertaining astronomers. Tours depart daily, 2 hours after sunset, from the Ayers Rock Resort. Under 15s go free.
Best for ages: 4+ | £30 | 1 hour 15 mins
Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Northern Territory, Australia[1.3 miles]
Created by British artist Bruce Monro, this unique and mesmerising light installation consists of 50,000 slender ‘stem’ bulbs arrayed in colourful formation over an area the size of 7 football pitches – all in front of the iconic Uluru. Wander through it, or dine next to it.
Best for ages: 4+ | £25
Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Northern Territory, Australia[2.4 miles]
Cameleer Chris Hill runs a wide range of carbon-neutral camel tours, including sunset and sunrise rides and express (45 minute) adventures through the dunes.
Best for ages: 10+ | £40 | 45+ minutes
Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Northern Territory, Australia[2.5 miles]
Dubbed a ‘cultural hub’, this arts centre in the Ayers Rock Resort showcases work from established and emerging indigenous artists, plus a range of cultural events. It hosts regular exhibitions, and offer free daily tours.
Best for ages: 18+ | Free
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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.
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