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Essential Information Longitude 131° Essential Information Nestled among ancient red dunes, Longitude 131° offers an essential experience of the outback at Ulur u-Kata Tjuta. Rock-gaze from the luxury of bed, dine on the nation’s finest produce and connect with the land’s indigenous culture. Prepare for your stay with this quick-reference guide. We look forward to welcoming you soon. Ben & Louise Longitude 131° Managers Feel At Home Bespoke Experiences A stay at the lodge is generously all-inclusive of breakfast, lunch Possibilities to explore Australia’s outback are as vast as its and dinner with inspired daily changing menus, open bar with horizons. Guests looking to tailor a special interest itinerary, can premium wines and spirits (a cellarmasters list is available at an choose from a selection of bespoke experiences. Activities may be additional cost), in-tent bar, signature experiences and return relaxed, like romantic private dining, or more energetic like hikes Ayers Rock Airport transfers. including the Uluru base walk and rewarding Valley of the Winds circuit at Kata Tjuta. Signature Experiences Longitude 131° also partners with specialist adventure operators Treasured as Australia's spiritual heart, the World Heritage-listed for tours including scenic flights over the Red Centre and beyond. Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park is an ancient desert landscape Adventure seekers can jump on a camel or a Harley-Davidson for widely known as the 'Red Centre'. A series of signature excursions an unforgettable ride around Ulu ru. Activities operate on a limited offers guests an intimate encounter with the natural icons from shared or private basis and are best arranged prior to arrival, sunrise to sunset. Guests walk among the mighty domes of Kata additional charges apply. For more information, visit the lodge Tjuta, wander through Bruce Munro’s art phenomenon Field of website. Light and dine under the stars at Table 131°. Guided Adventures Timing Duration Spa Kinara After busy days in the desert, Spa Kinara (meaning ‘moon’) at Uluru Sunset Evening 2 hours Longitude 131° offers travellers a welcome retreat. Signature Field of Light Evening 45 mins treatments feature the Australian made Li’Tya spa care range Dinner at Table 131° Night 2 hours complemented with locally sourced native botanicals. Kata Tjuta & Walpa Gorge Morning 4 hours Mala Walk & Kantju Gorge Afternoon/Evening 2 hours Inspired by the design of a traditional indigenous shelter, guests Mutitjulu Meander Morning 2 hours experience a deep feeling of well being and of being grounded in the landscape. Reservations are recommended in advance. Guided experiences are provided on an intimate shared basis Peruse the menu and book online via the lodge website, with fellow guests at scheduled times. A personalised itinerary additional charges apply. is created for each guest and presented on arrival at the lodge. Touring may also be arranged on a private basis for an additional charge, subject to availability. Longitude 131° Essential Information Getting There Private Transfers Check In/Out Times Located in Australia’s Northern Territory, Ayers Private transfers between Longitude 131° and Ayers Check-in time is 2pm and Rock Airport is three hours’ travel by air from Rock Airport may be arranged subject to availability check-out time is 10.30am. most Australian capital cities. Daily direct for an additional charge. For those seeking a Where possible, flexibility with flights are available from Sydney, Cairns and spectacular departure experience, helicopter early check-in and late check-out will be provided, however, these Alice Springs to Ayers Rock Airport; direct transfers are available from the Longitude 131° are unable to be guaranteed. flights from Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane helipad. Reservations are essential, additional The facilities of the Dune House and Darwin operate on selected days. charges apply. are available for enjoyment whilst Alternatively, flights from Sydney, Brisbane and at the property. Melbourne connect via Alice Springs and onto Climate Ayers Rock Airport. Warm, sunny days with minimal rainfall are Dress Code the norm for much of the year in the semi-arid Reflecting the easy-going nature Regular flights are operated by Virgin Australia, climate. Typical desert weather patterns make for of the outback, dress is relaxed Jetstar and Qantas. reasonable fluctuations in temperature between at Longitude 131°. Solid walking day and night. During the summer months, average shoes, comfortable casual clothes Self-drive is a popular option with most temperatures range from 35°C during the day and and layers of warmer clothes if itineraries travelling via Alice Springs, travelling in the cooler months are 18°C overnight. In the winter months, the average located 445 kilometres south-west of Yulara recommended. Hat and sunscreen daytime temperature is 22°C and 0°C overnight. (approximately 4.5 hours’ drive). Please note, are essential year-round. private vehicle access isn’t permitted at the property and parking is available at nearby Palya! Dietary Requirements Ayers Rock Resort. Longitude 131° provides Please don’t hesitate to contact Baillie Lodges’ As the lodge is situated in a complimentary return transfers and prior reservations team with any queries or for more remote destination, it’s essential arrangements are required. information prior to your stay. Safe travels to the to advise any special dietary Red Centre! needs at the time of reservation. We will do our best to tailor Travel Arrangements menus accordingly whilst Whether travelling by air or undertaking a self- providing opportunity to enjoy drive journey, it’s essential to advise arrival and a diverse range of premium departure plans. Please advise details by email so regional produce. Should notice as return transfers may be arranged accordingly. not be provided in advance, our chefs will endeavour to prepare suitable meals with Airport Transfers the ingredients available. We The lodge operates complimentary airport regret we are unable to prepare transfers connecting with scheduled flights to meals requiring strict religious and from Ayers Rock Airport shared with fellow observance in the preparation. guests. Upon arrival, meet the Longitude 131° guide adjacent to the luggage carousel. ContactsContacts 6102 2 99189918 4355 4355 [email protected] longitude131.com.au.
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