Longitude 131° lies at the gateway to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park and faces thefabled Uluru. Each of the 15 elevated luxury tents offers unparalleled privateviews of the outback icon and contemporary interiors fuse local indigenousartworks and artefacts with an homage to an early Australian pioneer orexplorer. Meticulously designed to remain cool in summer and warm in winter,the spacious dwellings comprise lavish king or twin beds, floor to ceiling windowsfor viewing the dramatic sunrise and sunset, complimentary in-suite bar, iPadwith entertainment and MP3 input, wireless internet, spacious bathroom withbathrobes and premium amenities, climate control, safe, telephone and twicedaily housekeeping including signature turn down service. Capacity: 2 adults inexisting bedding / max capacity 3 persons with rollaway.

The semi-arid climate ofthe Uluru region makes for great travelling conditions. Warm, sunny days withminimal rainfall are the norm for much of the year, allowing enjoyment of thestunning desert landscapes and rock formations. Typical desert weather patternsmake for reasonable fluctuations in temperature between day and night. Duringthe summer months, average temperatures range from 35°C during the day to 18°C overnight. In thewinter months, the average daytime temperature is 22°Cand 0°C overnight.

The Dune House

The Dune House is astunning and convivial meeting place for lounging, relaxing and swappingstories of desert discoveries with other guests. Situated in the middle of thecamp site, a spectacular panorama of the extraordinary landscape provides adramatic backdrop for savouring sumptuous outback fare in the Dune HouseRestaurant. Also beneath the canopy roof, a library complete with impressivecollection of books, maps, historical literature and other artefacts enablingguests to trace the paths of those legendary explorers and enhance personaldiscoveries of Australia’s Red Centre. Acomprehensive movie and game library is also available. Adjacent to the DuneHouse, an outdoor swimming pool with terrace is an oasis amongst the sanddunes, inviting refreshment and total immersion in the pristine surroundings.

Restaurant & Bar

Longitude 131° offers the best of contemporary Australian cuisine, celebrating afusion of modern and indigenous flavours. The daily changing menu emphasisesfresh, quality produce to mirror the tranquil, spiritual surrounds – bush tucker at its best. Elegant interiors and personal serviceensure a memorable dining experience. The resort’srelaxed bar is open all day in the Dune House. The self service bar iscomprehensively stocked with a quality selection of Australian wines, spirits,champagnes and Australian and imported beers. Tariff includes all meals andselected Australian and imported beverages.

Location:

• Renowned as the spiritualheart of Australia, the Red Centre in the Northern Territory is rich inAboriginal culture and rugged outback beauty.

• Dual World Heritage-listedUluru-Kata Tjuta National Park is a living cultural landscape, covering an areaover 311,000 acres.

• Australia’s most recognisable natural icon and one of the world’slargest monoliths, Uluru (Ayers Rock) is the region’s gem and the iconic, sacred red domes of Kata Tjuta (The Olgas) stand nearby.

• Delve into the foundation of Anangu culture – Tjukurpa and learn someof the ancient creation stories of the traditional custodians, explore thestunning flora and fauna and come face to face with this irresistible land in asensory experience at once magic, majestic and splendidly isolated.

Experiences & Adventures

• Signature Experiences

• Longitude 131° offers an exceptional complimentary touring program, designedexclusively for guests. Witness the sun rise and set over the majesticUluru, take a guided tour of Walpa Gorge and learn the natural history of KataTjuta, created over eons of time. Wander through Kantju Gorge, take a tour ofthe Cultural Centre and visit the Desert Oak Studio and Yulara Town Centre.Discover the wonders of the Southern night sky at Table 131°, an exclusive, unforgettable dining event in a desert setting undera canopy of stars. Experiences are provided on an intimate shared basis withfellow guests at scheduled times. Times are seasonal and subject to sunrise andsunset which vary throughout the year, weather permitting. Touring rotates on adaily basis and all guests enjoy a personalised experiential touring itinerary,with activities scheduled depending on the time and day of arrival.

• Optional Experiences (charges apply)

• An additional menu ofUluru-Kata Tjuta National Park experiences and beyond offers the chance totailor a special interest itinerary. An amazing helicopter flight over Uluru orKata Tjuta is the only way to fully appreciate the scale and grandeur of thisspectacular region. Take an exhilarating Harley Davidson motorcycle tour aroundthe base of Uluru or meander through the rich red sand dunes atop a camel towatch the awe inspiring backdrop of Uluru and Kata Tjuta change colour as thesun rises or sets. Activities operate on a limited share basis and chargesapply.

• Private Touring (charges apply)

• Design your own itinerarywith your own expert guide, subject to availability. Some activities aresubject to weather conditions.
  Red Ochre Spa

• Indulge and relax right inthe heart of the central Australian outback with a visit to the serene RedOchre Spa. Located within Sails in the Desert Hotel, at the nearby Ayers RockResort, Longitude 131° provides return transfersto and from the Spa, which offers a range of rejuvenating treatments.

Services

• Reception and boutique

• Guest lounge with business facilities

• Wireless internet

• Reference library

• TV and DVD library

• Daily laundry

• Dry cleaning service (charges apply)

• Postal service

• Doctor on call

• All major credit cards are accepted

Access

Longitude 131° is located on a secluded sand dune close to the boundary of theUluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Air Only three hours’flight from most Australian capital cities, regular flights are available toAyers Rock Airport (AYQ). Virgin Australia operates daily flights directly toAyers Rock Airport from Sydney (SYD). Jetstar (Qantas code share) also fliesdirectly to Ayers Rock Airport daily from Sydney; flights from Melbourneoperate on selected days. Qantas operates daily flights to Ayers Rock Airportvia Alice Springs (ASP) from Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Darwin. Qantasalso offers direct daily flights from Cairns (CNS) and Alice Springs (ASP). Allthree airlines provide connecting flights from most major domesticdestinations. For those guests travelling between Longitude 131° and sister property Southern Ocean Lodge, Qantas operate anexcellent daily service from Ayers Rock (AYR) via Alice Springs (ASP) toAdelaide (ADL) with air connections to Kingscote (KGC) Kangaroo Island viaRegional Express. Charter Flights A range of charter flight options areavailable to/from Ayers Rock Airport from most capital cities. For gueststravelling between Baillie Lodges Longitude 131° andSouthern Ocean Lodge, a range of exclusive air charter services may be arrangedon application. Self Drive Australia’s diverselandscape offers an adventurous driving holiday, the roads are open and thescenery is spectacular. Self drive is a popular option with parking availableat the nearby Ayers Rock Resort (prior arrangement required). Car Hire A greatway to explore Central Australia at one’s own pace. Allmajor national car rental companies operate from Alice Springs. Alice Springsto Longitude 131° is 450km, approximately 4.5 hoursdrive on sealed roads. Hire cars are also available from Ayers Rock Airport forguests planning a road trip following a stay at Longitude 131°.

Transfers

Longitude 131° operates complimentary transfers with fellow guests, connectingwith all Ayers Rock Airport flights.

What to Bring

Reflecting the easy-goingnature of the outback, dress is relaxed at Longitude 131°. Humidity is low in the arid Red Centre; days are sunny and can behot, with cooler nights that can become quite crisp and cold in winter. Solidwalking shoes, comfortable casual clothes and some layers of warmer clothes iftravelling in the cooler months are recommended. Hat and sunscreen areessential year round. A camera and keen sense of adventure are a must!

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