Voyages Longitude 131

Voyages Longitude 131˚ is the ultimate in Ayers Rock accommodation in Australia's stunning Red Centre. Fifteen luxury tents set on an isolated sand dune close to the border of Kata Tjuta National Park, 6 kilometres from Ayers Rock airport. As one of only 30 guests at Voyages Longitude 131˚ you can awaken to your very own private view of the sun rising over Uluru (Ayers Rock).

At Voyages Longitude 131˚ you can indulges your senses, absorb the serenity whilst gaining insight into the spirit and history of Uluru.

Longitude 131˚ also features the Dune House a communal facility and central meeting place for all Longitude 131˚ guests. The Dune House is situated in the middle of the resort and here guests can enjoy breakfast and lunch and dinner. Other facilities at Voyages Longitude 131˚ include outdoor swimming pool and guest library.

To savour all that Longitude 131˚ and Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park have to offer, guests must stay a minimum of two nights. All meals and most beverages are included in the nightly tariff as well as a variety of day tours - an amazing experience for any visit to the Australia's Red Centre.

Children 12 years and under are not catered for Voyages Longitude 131˚.

Accommodation

Longitude 131˚ accommodation features 15 luxury tents each with a spectacular view of Uluru. Each of the luxury tents stands alone and provides guest with solitude and serenity. Each elevated tent pays homage to an early Australian pioneer or explorer. Visual narratives adorn the walls and are central to the unique interior design. Styling of the tents is an eclectic mix of classical colonial and contemporary pieces. Wardrobes and vanity basins, for example, replicate turn-of-the-century Australian food chests and wash troughs. A white dome roof and flowing fabric draped from the centre create the illusion of camping. The flick of a bedside switch is all it takes to raise the blinds and watch the spectacular moods of Uluru at sunrise.

All Luxury Tents feature: Air-conditioning Heating Mini-bar In room safe Telephone - Local/IDD calls Tea and coffee making facilities Hairdryer Private bathroom CD Player Bathrobes Writing desk Iron/ironing board Disabled room available

Luxury Tent: Bedding is 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds. Maximum room capacity is 2 Adults.

Dining

Dune House: Offering five star attention to detail, the Dune House is a stunning communal facility and central meeting place for all Longitude 131 guests. Situated in the middle of the camp site, here guests enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner while swapping stories of desert discoveries with other guests.

Voyages Longitude 131° has a several dining options available - all options are subject to availability and weather conditions.

Table 131° Dining Under the Stars: an unforgettable dining experience not to be missed. Dine out on sumptuous outback fare and discover the wonders of the southern night sky. Experience stunning 360° views of Uluru and Kata Tjuta from the Dune Top while enjoying sunset drinks and canapés. Then feast on three delicious courses complemented with the finest Australian wines at our outdoor dining venue under the stars. Return to the Dune House for complimentary after dinner drinks. Please note - Table 131 is subject to weather and outdoor conditions. Times are seasonal and subject to sunset times that vary throughout the year.

Gourmet Dinner in the Dune House: Dining at Longitude is generally a shared experience where you can meet and enjoy the company of our outback "family" together whilst enjoying our daily changing modern Australian cuisine enhanced by indigenous flavours.

Pre-Dinner Drinks: Relax over pre-dinner drinks and canapés served in the Dune House 30 minutes after returning from your tour. Then enjoy a three course dinner with chosen wines either with your fellow guests or sitting separately.

Private Dining: By prior arrangement arrangements can be made for you to dine in the library area or in your room to celebrate a special event. Private dining is also available by prior arrangement on the Dune Top, at Table 131 or poolside. Additional charges apply for these services and vary depending on logistics. 24 hours notice is required.

Facilities

24 Hour Bar Communal dining facilities Outdoor pool Guest library Touring included Dry cleaning service Shop/boutique Phone message and Fax/photocopy service

Activities

Included in the nightly rate at Voyages Longitude 131° is an exceptional touring program designed exclusively for guests. For those looking for a custom and personalised itinerary, optional tours are also available at an additional cost.

Tours are scheduled on a rotational basis for a specific time and date. Tour times are seasonal and subject to sunrise and sunset times which vary throughout the year, weather permitting.

An example of some of the tours included in the nightly tariff…

Uluru & Kantju Gorge Sunset: Departing Longitude 131° 2 and a half hours before sunset, guests will travel into Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park and stop at the sunrise viewing platform for that "post-card" photo opportunity. As you drive around Uluru your guide will explain the World Heritage values, as well as the geology and tourism history of the region. Journey along the Mala Walk from the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park Cultural Centre and as day transforms into night, guests walk into Kantju Gorge to witness the gorge walls ablaze with the light of the setting sun. Sipping champagne and nibbling on canapés, guests enjoy the silence and solitude of Kantju Gorge as the sun slowly disappears for the day. Guests arrive back at Longitude 131°, approximately 30 minutes after sunset.

Kata Tjuta & Walpa Gorge: Departing Longitude 131° at 6am this experience heads to Kata Tjuta, also known as the Olgas and comprising 36 majestic domes. Along the way the tour will briefly visit the Kata Tjuta Viewing Area for another "postcard" photo opportunity, with expert commentary of the ecology, fire management, flora and fauna of the area. From the viewing platform we continue our journey to Walpa Gorge where the natural history of Kata Tjuta is explained in great detail. The approximate duration of this tour is four hours and includes a morning tea before returning to Longitude 131° at approximately 10am for lunch.

Additional Information

Children: Under 12 years are not catered for
Serviced: Daily
Check In: 3.00pm
Check Out: 10.00am
Transfers: A deluxe 4wd transfer service operates from the airport at Ayers Rock direct to Longitude 131.
Reception: 9.00am - 5.30pm
Address: Uluru, Northern Territory