Longitude 131˚ | Northern Territory, Australia
It is an impressive natural spectacle when the 550-million-year-old magical mountain Uluru changes color depending on the time of day and the incidence of light—from warm red, orange, and brown to iridescent violet.
Uluru—formerly known as Ayers Rock—is the sacred mountain of Australia's indigenous people. It has great spiritual and cultural significance for the Aboriginal people.
The inselberg rises from the vast outback landscape of Australia in the middle of the red sand desert in Uluru-Kata-Tjuta National Park, a UNESCO World Natural and Cultural Heritage Site. When you wake up in the morning with a view of Uluru, you can feel the special energy that the Aborigines have always talked about.
Here, in the Red Centre of the Northern Territory, lies the Longitude 131° resort. The lodge offers comfortable accommodation in 16 spacious canvas-covered tented pavilions. Surrounded by red desert and dunes, wide skies and silence, you often have a view of the fifth continent's landmark, Uluru.
The Outback is at your feet, and Longitude 131° offers you extraordinary tours. On hikes to Uluru and Kata Tjuta (also known as the Olgas) with its 36 red spherical rock formations, gorges, and viewing platforms, you will get to know the fascinating surroundings. How about circling Uluru on a Harley or by helicopter?
Experienced nature guides will introduce you to the ancient, mysterious culture of the Aborigines. You will learn more about the legends and stories of the indigenous people, their way of life, art, and culture.
The kitchen will spoil you with culinary delights made from the finest premium products, combined with ingredients from the bush and complemented by selected wines and local craft beers. In the lodge's bars, you can enjoy cocktails or gin distilled exclusively for the lodge.
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Highlights
Highlights
- Living and sleeping in the middle of the wilderness of the Australian outback
- Clear starry skies far away from disturbing light sources, a paradise for stargazers
- Tent pavilions as lodgings, surroundedby nature, furnished in regional design and decorated with works by indigenous artists
- Dining in secluded, secret locations under a starry sky
- Followingthe traces of the indigenous people in the landscape
- Meet Aboriginal people and discover their art and culture
Where you will stay
tent pavilion
Fifteen spacious, comfortable tents (63 m²) float on stilts above the red desert sand. Each tent pavilion is furnished with custom-made furniture by Australian designers and inspiring works by local indigenous artists. Floor-to-ceiling windows and a private terrace offer a wonderful panoramic view of Uluru.
Facilities:
• King-size or single beds
• Bathroom with rain shower
• Private balcony with daybed
• Fire pit
• Floor-to-ceiling glass windows
Dune PavilionAway from the tented pavilions is the 165-square-foot Dune Pavilion, ideal for friends, couples, and families traveling together. Architecturally, the pavilion is a modern interpretation of Australian country homesteads with glass walls. It is Australia's only accommodation with views of both landmarks, Uluru and Kata Tjuta (the Olgas).
Facilities:
• Two bedrooms with en suite bathrooms and king-size beds
• Separate living and sleeping areas
• EcoSmart fireplace
• Outdoor terrace with daybed
• Private plunge pool overlooking the outback frontier
• Deep bathtubs and rain showers
Prices & Services
Australia is expected to maintain a comprehensive entry ban on all foreign travelers without permanent residence permits until the end of 2022. Therefore, tourist visits are generally not permitted and no tourist visas will be issued.
Until further notice, we are unable to book trips to Australia. Please contact us if you have any questions about travel dates from early 2023 onwards.
Further up-to-date information on travel and safety regulations for Australia can be found here on the website of the U.S. Department of State.
Facilities
Kinara means moon. The spa is a retreat that brings body and soul into harmony and ensures your well-being. Here you can enjoy relaxing spa treatments for a fee, using local products such as kakadu plums, quandongs (a sandalwood plant), Australian yellow clay, and nutrient-rich desert salts.
Dune House Restaurant
Chef Tom Saliba and his team create contemporary fine dining cuisine that combines the best local ingredients and fresh seasonal produce from across the country.
Table 131°
At Table 131°, you can dine under a sparkling starry sky in the middle of the wilderness of the outback. The clear nights without any distracting artificial light from surrounding cities or buildings promise a special culinary experience.
Dune House Bar
The Dune House Baris decorated with over 500 ceramic tiles, handmade by local artisans. The bar is well-stocked and offers a range of premium spirits, including Baillies 9 Gin, which is distilled exclusively for the lodge according to a secret Kangaroo Island recipe. The selection of wines and local craft beers is also excellent.
Dune Top Bar
The outdoor lounge offers panoramic views stretching from Uluru to Kata-Tjuṯa National Park. Help yourself to chilled Australian white and rosé wines and a selection of craft beers. Enjoy the relaxing view in this perfect location.
Pool
An outdoor pool provides cooling refreshment and offers a shaded terrace with sun loungers and a self-service bar.
activities
Uluru sunset
Experience how the sunset bathes the inselberg in changing colors. Enjoy exquisite drinks and canapés made with fresh Australian ingredients and outback flavors.
Table 131° (included in the price of accommodation)
A signature outdoor dining experience in a secret location in the middle of the wilderness of the outback. You will dine under the starry southern sky and listen to legends about Greek gods and Aboriginal stories.
In the footsteps of the Mala & Kantju Gorge (included in the price of accommodation)
A trip to the base of Uluru in the footsteps of the Mala Aboriginal people. Admire Aboriginal artwork on the cave walls and learn about their cultural history.
Walpa Gorge & Kata Tjuta (included in the price of accommodation)
Early in the morning, you will set off for the Kata Tjuta World Heritage Site with its 36 dome-shaped red rocks. The lodge guide will explain how the red rocks in this region were formed. You will then visit Walpa Gorge and finally enjoy a wonderful view of Uluru, approximately 30 km away, from the Kata Tjuta viewing platform.
Additional excursions (extra costs)
hikes
- to Kings Canyon
- Karingana Lookout in Kata Tjuta, overlooking the Valley of Winds
- to the Valley of the Winds
- early in the morning at sunrise around Uluru
- 10 km along the base of Uluru. Better than the climb!
location
Longitude 131˚ is located in the heart of Australia, on the edge of Uluru-Kata-Tjuta National Park in the southwestern Northern Territory. The lodge is a 15-minute drive from Ayers Rock Airport. The airport is approximately three hours by plane from most Australian cities. The nearest major city is Alice Springs, approximately 470 kilometers away (one hour by plane or five hours by car).
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Good to know
Getting there:We can arrange flightsto/from Australia for you.
Entry requirements: Due to pandemic regulations for Australia, an entry ban for all foreign travelers without a permanent residence permit is expected to remain in place until the end of 2022. Therefore, tourist visits are generally not permitted and no tourist visas will be issued. Please contact us if you have any questions about travel dates from the beginning of 2023. Further information on entry requirements and the latest safety information can be found at the U.S. Department of State.
Insurance: Werecommend taking out good travel cancellation insurance and international health insurance from a specialist provider.
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