Itinerary
Accommodation:
Desert Gardens
Imagine waking up to
a sunrise view of Uluru, blazing red under a sunny Outback sky. Desert Gardens
Hotel boasts the only rooms with views of Uluru in Ayers Rock Resort. Perched
within an oasis of native gardens, the hotel’s 218 elegant guestrooms provide a
relaxing retreat from a day of adventure. Accommodation options are diverse,
from deluxe rock view rooms to shady poolside rooms, each located under a
canopy of towering gumtrees and garden beds dotted with native shrubs and
flowers. Once you've satisfied the urges to explore the magic within Uluru-Kata
Tjuta National Park, you will find free guided walks through Desert Gardens
Hotel's substantial and authentic native gardens just outside your hotel door.
All of Ayers Rock Resort's luxuries and conveniences, including numerous
lookouts, Red Ochre Spa and the shops, tour & information centre and cafés
located at the Resort Town Square, are within easy walking distance or
accessible via the free shuttle bus.
Outback Hotel
Australian
hospitality has its own style that combines both professionalism and genuine
warmth. You'll find this authentic brand of service at the Outback Hotel.
Comfortable, affordable hotel rooms with private bathrooms are perfect for the
demands of travellers looking for quality service in relaxed surroundings. The
rooms feature air-conditioning and heating and have tea/coffee making
facilities. As a guest at the Hotel, you have access to all the facilities the
resort has to offer, including shopping, visitor centre, tour desk, and more.
This is a place where friendships are made, and good times are had by all. Grab
a bite to eat served alongside some great music, great conversation, and a few
good laughs at the Outback Kitchen, select your preferred cut of meat or fish,
including steaks, kangaroo, emu sausages, and barramundi, and cook it yourself
at the Outback BBQ, or swap stories of your day's adventures with a cold
beverage at the Outback Bar. Alternatively, opt for the peace and quiet of the
Bough House Restaurant.
What to Do:
Uluru (Ayers Rock) Return: This provides convenient return
transfers from your Ayers Rock Resort hotel to the base of Uluru. You'll have
ample time to explore the walking trails around the iconic monolith, learn
about its cultural significance, and capture stunning photos at your own pace,
with scheduled return times throughout the day.
Kata Tjuta Sunrise Return: This tour takes you from your
hotel to Kata Tjuta (also known as the Olgas) in time to witness a breathtaking
sunrise. You'll stop at a viewing area for spectacular photo opportunities
before choosing to embark on either the 1-hour Walpa Gorge walk or the more
challenging 3-hour Valley of the Winds walk, delving into the unique rock
formations. Afterwards, you'll be returned to your hotel.
Field of Light General admission: Immerse yourself in Bruce
Munro's stunning art installation, "Field of Light Uluru." As
darkness falls, over 50,000 frosted-glass spheres illuminate the desert,
creating a spectacular, evolving display of colour. This admission allows you
to walk through the magical pathways of this renowned outdoor exhibition.
