At a Glance
Experience the timeless beauty and stillness of Uluru and the Red Centre, with this unforgettable 4-day escape to Longitude 131°, Australia’s most celebrated luxury camp.
Renowned as the spiritual heart of Australia, the Red Centre in the Northern Territory is rich in rugged outback beauty and Aboriginal culture. Dual World Heritage-listed Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park is a living cultural landscape, covering an area of more than 311,000 acres. Australia’s most recognisable natural icon and one of the world’s largest monoliths, Uluru (Ayers Rock) is the region’s gem and the sacred red rock domes of Kata Tjuta (The Olgas) stand nearby waiting to be discovered in an experience that is at once magic, majesty and splendidly isolated.
From your glamourous base at Longitude 131°, immerse yourself in Uluru-Kata Tjuta and discover some of ...
Trip Highlights
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What's Included
- 3-nights’ accommodation at Longitude 131° in a Luxury Tent on a twin share basis (upgrade to a Dune Pavilion at extra cost)
- Experiences including Uluru Sunset, Field of Light, Table 131°, Walpa Gorge & Kata Tjuta, Mala Walk & Kantju Gorge and Mutitjulu Meander
- Uluru Base Walk (Day 3)
- All dining: 3 x breakfast, 3 x lunch, 3 x dinner
- Open bar with French champagne, premium wines, beers and spirits (Cellarmasters list available at extra cost)
- Complimentary in-tent bar (replenished daily)
- Twice daily housekeeping including signature turn down service with option to sleep under the stars in a bespoke luxury swag
- Return Ayers Rock Airport transfers
Itinerary
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Arrive into Ayres Rock Airport (AYQ) and enjoy a complimentary transfer to Longitude 131°, where you will receive a warm signature welcome. Settle into your luxurious tented pavilion and savour the stunning views as the light shifts and changes over Uluru. Observe the sights and sounds of the desert along one of the circular walking tracks or simply relax by the swimming pool, a contemporary ‘billabong’ with sunlounges and a help-yourself bar. In the late afternoon, drive into the dual World Heritage-listed National Park to the famous Uluru sunset viewing area, the best place to watch the sunset. Enjoy a cold drink from the exclusive pop-up bar and watch the monolith transform in glowing shades of orange, pink and purple. Once the sun has set, it’s time to experience Bruce Munro’s internationally acclaimed art phenomenon, Field of Light. Wander through the solar-powered installation as it blooms and appears to sway as darkness descends over Australia’s spiritual heartland. The evening seamlessly segues into an exclusive dining event among the dunes at Table 131°. Feast on delicious multi courses with matched wines as you discover the wonder of the outback’s inky night sky. The Milky Way will play centre stage, shining brightly without the distraction of city lights. |
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After a delicious breakfast, embark on a guided walk of Walpa Gorge. Walking into Walpa Gorge is like entering an ancient temple crafted by nature. The entrance is decorated with clusters of pink daisies in the late winter. Inside, the rocky track gently rises to a seasonal stream, passing rare plants and ending at a grove of spearwood. As you walk, your guide will regale you with the region’s natural history, explaining how eons of weathering and continental upheaval have created what is seen today. After, visit the Cultural Centre where the informative and interactive display will provide insight into the cultural and spiritual meanings of Uluru and Kata Tjuta. In the afternoon, venture to the base of Uluru for the Mala Walk to Kantju Gorge. Enter the caves where the Mala (rufous hare-wallaby) people camped when they first arrived at the monolith and see the kitchen cave where they prepared their meals. You will see fine examples of rock art before arriving at the gorge in time to see the sunset. Enjoy canapes and drinks as the sun illuminates the rocks with fiery red hues that contrast with the electric blue sky. The evening culminates in an intimate dinner at the Dune House. |
Longitude 131°, UluruBreakfast, Lunch with wine paring, Dinner with wine pairing |
Walking Information: Uluru Base Walk: 12km/7.5mi | 4hrs | Easy Start your day with a guided hike: the Uluru Base Walk (included) or the Valley of the Winds (additional cost). The 4-hour Uluru Base Walk takes you around the perimeter of Uluru, travelling through lightly forested areas and red sand stretches, along boardwalks and among grasses and spinifex. The walk passes by several sacred Aboriginal sites, with an opportunity to discover more of the monolith’s cultural significance and place in Australia’s history. The 5-hour Valley of the Winds walk, meanwhile, traverses rocky terrain, cool groves, canyons and creeks before ascending through a steep gorge between red domes to reveal a relief of rolling green plains. Enter the sacred territory of Aboriginal Anangu men, a place where traditional men’s business is carried out. Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife along the way, from ‘euros’ or rock wallabies to lizards, finches and colourful budgerigars. Many walkers experience a spiritual connection with the country. The afternoon is yours to do as much or as little as you like. Why not take your Red Centre adventure to new heights with a scenic helicopter or plane flight (additional cost)? Alternatively, why not treat yourself to a facial, massage or body treatment at the Red Ochre Spa (additional cost)? Or simply rest and relax by the pool and soak up the serenity? Cap off a magical day with dinner at Table 131° under the stars, a one-in-a-lifetime experience not to be missed. As the amber sun sets over Australia’s spiritual red centre, Uluru, the stars appear in numbers too great to measure and the culinary adventure begins. The host will present the tales of the stars from both the traditional Aboriginal land custodians and famous astronomers of the past. The night meanders on as the stars brighten and the conversation flourishes. Tonight, sleep in a luxury swag on deck beneath the stars in a true state of zen. |
Longitude 131°, UluruBreakfast, Lunch with wine paring, Dinner with wine pairing |
Wake up in your swag on deck to one last spectacular sunrise. When you’re ready, enjoy a complimentary transfer to Ayers Rock Airport to commence your onward journey. |
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Dates & Prices
Daily departure on request. Please contact us for group bookings. Peak season (Dec - Jan) surcharge applies. Price is based on Luxury Tent, twin share. Room upgrade to Dune Pavilion is at an additional cost.
More Info
The start and finish point for this tour is Uluru, Northern Territory.
Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ) services Jetstar, Qantas and QantasLink services from Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Darwin, Alice Springs and Cairns.
Uluru is situated near the centre of a semi-arid desert, which most people would associate with a hot and dry climate. However, it surprises - in that the temperature can vary so dramatically. Temperatures can range from 5° C in July to 37° C in January.
Onlyluxe Travel acts as travel agency and work with different tour operators.
Payment Detail
All pricing is in Australian dollars and are quoted on a per person twin share basis. A supplementary price is available (see below). Bookings are not confirmed until full payment and the signed Booking Form has been received by Onlyluxe Travel.
A non-refundable 50% deposit is payable within 7 days of your booking, with the final balance due 90 days prior to departure. If a booking is made 90 days or less before departure, the full payment is payable immediately. Last minute bookings are payable before arrival. Failure to pay on time may result in automatic cancellation of a booking with cancellation penalties payable to Onlyluxe Travel. If you pay by credit card or PayPal a surcharge will be added to the total price.
Single Supplement
All accommodation is twin share. Single guests will share with someone of the same gender. If a single room is demanded, a supplementary price of will apply. The supplementary price refers to our quotation and needs to be stipulated at the time of booking.
General Cancellation Policies
- Outside of 90 days monies will be refunded less 50% of full fee
- Within 90 days prior to arrival all monies will be forfeited
- No refunds will be given in the event of non-arrival, any unused services or unused nights due to flight or weather disruption
- We strongly recommend guests protect themselves with travel insurance and medical insurance
Please Note: Cancellations must be advised in email and will take effect from the date they are received.
Liability
The participant agrees to indemnify Onlyluxe Travel, and its servant, tour operator and agents, in relation to any liability, loss and damage which the tour operator, or its servants and/or agents may incur as a result of the participants, negligence or misconduct during the tour.
Smoking is not permitted on the bus, or in tents or in other accommodation being used by tour operator at the time that a trip is being conducted.
Child Policy
Please consult travel consultant on age limit.
Changes to Itineraries
Local conditions may necessitate changes to sightseeing, walking and driving routes, camping and accommodation locations. While every effort will be made to provide the services and experiences as offered in our brochure, on our website, and in our trip letters, we reserve the right to vary your itinerary. In the event that we are forced to change your arrangements, substitute arrangements of a similar standard will be provided. The tour operator will not be liable where interruptions to itineraries are caused by weather conditions, technical problems to transport used by the tour operator, industrial action, political or civil commotion or other circumstances beyond our control. We refer you to the conditions regarding travel insurance.
Changes in Prices
While we will do its utmost to honour its pricing unforeseen circumstances may mean that prices may be subject to change without notice.
Pre-Existing Medical Conditions and Age Limits
You need to advise Onlyluxe travel and the tour operator on any pre-existing medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability that might reasonably be expected to increase the risk of your requiring medical attention, or that might affect the normal conduct of a trip and the enjoyment of other trip members. Onlyluxe Travel and the tour operator may require an assessment of your medical condition from a qualified medical practitioner. If you fail to adequately notify the tour operator of any pre-existing medical conditions and/or disability, the tour operator reserves the right, at its reasonable discretion, to cancel your participation in a trip at any time, including after the commencement of your trip, with no right of refund if your medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability could be reasonably expected to affect the normal conduct of the trip and the enjoyment of other trip members.
Cancellation by The Tour Operator
The walks take place in very special wilderness settings. The tour operator is at the mercy of nature in all her beauty and all her fury. The tour operator will under no circumstance knowingly place at risk the health and well-being of our guests and guides. In the case of natural threats, acts of God and the like (e.g. bushfires, impassable snow, etc) the tour operator may need to cancel a walk with very little notice. In some cases, this can occur after the walk has commenced. The tour operator reserves the right to cancel any walk up to 60 days prior to departure if a minimum of 4 walkers are unable to meet for a tour. If the tour operator needs to cancel for any reason, the cost of the walk or any other costs associated with travel to the designated pick up point, overnight accommodation, meals, etc will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore we strongly recommend travel insurance be taken out prior to travel.
Force Majeure
'Force Majeure' means (without restriction) any event which Onlyluxe Travel or its third party providers could not, even with due care, foresee or avoid. Force Majeure covers events such as, but not limited to, adverse weather conditions, fire and all similar events beyond our control. In the case of Force Majeure Onlyluxe Travel will not accept liability, and reserves the right to change and cancel trips.
Evacuations
In rare circumstances, due to injury or unforeseen illness, the tour operator may need to evacuate you from a remote part of the walk. Helicopter evacuations are expensive and in most cases will be at a cost to the customer.
For Australian residents, under the Australian Government Medicare Act, it is prohibited for any domestic travel insurance product to provide any financial reimbursement with regard to ambulance or air ambulance services. We therefore strongly advise our customers to take specific ambulance cover through their health insurance provider. Evacuation cost will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore it is also strongly recommended that our customers take out travel insurance to cover (amongst other things) the costs associated with evacuation.
Travel Insurance
In view of the heavy cancellation penalties applied to cancelled reservations in certain circumstances, we strongly recommends suitable travel insurance be purchased at the time the holding deposit is paid. We recommend insurance cover that covers any loss which may be suffered due to cancellation. We also strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance against loss of baggage and medical expenses.
