Wake up in the beating heart of Australia as you take in the surrounds of the red desert and the stories it has to tell. With Uluru watching silently, hear the calls of native birds, and experience a sky that puts on a show as the day unfolds and the night sky awakens. Just steps from your room, an extraordinary adventure awaits.
Perfectly situated just 20km from the Uluru–Kata Tjuta National Park, this oasis provides a variety of accommodation options for every possible taste and budget - from the 5 star Sails in the Desert Hotel, the comfortable Desert Gardens Hotel, to the self contained Emu Walk Apartments, contemporary The Lost Camel Hotel, the authentic Outback Hotel and Outback Lodge, and Ayers Rock Resort Campground, offering powered campsites and air conditioned cabins.
Ayers Rock Resort provides a wide array of unique experiences to explore the culture and beauty of this extraordinary place.
STAY
SAILS IN THE DESERT
Indulgent escapes await at Sails in the Desert, where soaring white sails shade 228 lavish guestrooms and suites. Cool off in the sparkling swimming pool, or linger over unique Australian flavours paired perfectly with your favourite regional wines at one of the resort's dining, lounge, and bar options. Immerse yourself in one-of-a-kind Indigenous art at the stunning Mulgara Gallery, or be lulled into complete relaxation with one of the Red Ochre Spa's sumptuous treatments.
KEY FEATURES:
- Luxury outback accommodation
- Choice of 3 levels of accommodation, including Terrace rooms & Deluxe Suites
- Hotel caters for conference and incentives groups and is within walking distance to the state-of-the-art conference centre, Uluru Meeting Place
- Accessible rooms available
- Located within the hotel complex is the Red Ochre Spa
DESERT GARDENS HOTEL
Imagine waking up to a sunrise view of Uluru, blazing red under a sunny Outback sky. Perched within an oasis of native gardens, the hotel’s 218 elegant guestrooms provide a relaxing retreat from a day of adventure and the resort’s only views of Uluru. Accommodation options are diverse, from Deluxe Rock View Rooms to Standard Rooms amidst towering gumtrees and garden beds dotted with native shrubs and flowers.
KEY FEATURES:
- Only rooms with views of Uluru in Ayers Rock Resort (Deluxe Rock View Rooms)
- Centrally located to all the Resort and touring facilities
- Accessible rooms available
- Our Deluxe Rock View Rooms at Desert Gardens Hotel are located on the second floor and are accessible only via the stairs. As there is no lift available, we kindly recommend guests with accessibility concerns consider our Garden View or Desert Deluxe accommodation options.
EMU WALK APARTMENTS
Only 20km from Uluru, Ayers Rock Resort’s Emu Walk Apartments offer the convenience of modern, serviced apartments with the practicalities of home. With one and two-bedroom self-contained apartments available and a variety of bedroom configurations, Emu Walk Apartments is ideal for families or couples and friends travelling together. For guests enjoying a longer stay, we will be pleased to provide a complimentary full service after 5 nights. Additional servicing can be arranged during your stay.
KEY FEATURES:
- Only apartment style accommodation at Ayers Rock Resort
- Fully Self-contained including laundry and kitchen.
- Located just minutes’ walk from the Town Square of the Resort, where the shops and the supermarket can be found
- Shared facilities (swimming pool) with Desert Gardens Hotel
THE LOST CAMEL HOTEL
The Lost Camel Hotel is a contemporary and fun, boutique-style hotel conveniently located in the heart of Ayers Rock Resort, only 20 minutes from Uluru. Furnished in a stylish mix of Aboriginal and urban themes, The Lost Camel adds a unique and surprisingly edgy accommodation option to the collection of hotels at the Resort. Compact rooms are decorated in bright colours and crisp, clean whites, and a variety of room configurations are available. Please be aware that our rooms have been designed without external windows. We have carefully crafted a cozy and unique ambiance to ensure your comfort and relaxation.
KEY FEATURES:
- 3.5 star contemporary and fun, boutique-style accommodation
- The Lost Camel is perfect for couples and singles looking for boutique style accommodation from which to explore the wonders of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
- The Hotel features a central swimming pool
- Located adjacent to the Resort Town Square and its facilities, including restaurants and shops
- While The Lost Camel Hotel does not feature a restaurant or bar, there are a number of dining options located within the Resort Town Square, which are accessible for all guests
OUTBACK HOTEL & LODGE
Australian hospitality blends professionalism with genuine warmth at the Outback Hotel & Lodge. Comfortable, affordable rooms with private bathrooms suit travellers seeking quality in relaxed surroundings, while Standard Rooms include air-conditioning and tea/coffee facilities. Dorm, Budget, and Family Lodge rooms with shared bathrooms and kitchen facilities cater to budget-conscious guests. Guests can enjoy resort facilities, including shopping, the visitor centre, and tour desk. Stays include a free Indigenous Activities Program, return Ayers Rock Airport transfers, and shuttle bus use.
KEY FEATURES:
- Standard Hotel rooms feature two queen beds or one queen and one single bed, and feature an ensuite bathroom, tea/coffee making facilities, and heating/air-conditioning
- Budget & Family rooms with shared facilities or private bathrooms & shared dorm rooms available in the Lodge
- 3.5 star outback accommodation with relaxed and friendly surroundings
- The Hotel features the Outback BBQ & Bar, where guests can cook their own dinner, and live entertainment nightly
EXPERIENCES
As custodians of the land, Anangu hold the Mala story from Kaltukatjara to Uluru. To share their story, RAMUS designed and produced an artistic platform using drones, light and sound to create an immersive storytelling experience.
WINTJIRI WIRU SUNSET DINNER
2 - 3 HOURS
Your Wintjiri Wiru experience begins deep in the desert. After a short journey from Ayers Rock Resort, take a gentle evening stroll through the desert along an elevated walkway until you reach the open-air theatre, set upon a dune top. Embark on a culinary adventure with a gourmet dinner hamper where native ingredients are combined with modern culinary techniques to create a masterpiece for the palate, perfectly complemented by premium Penfold wines.
With the heart of Australia as the backdrop, a story passed on for thousands of generations, now passes to you. Choreographed drones, lasers, and projections will take flight, lighting up the night sky in a modern, artistic expression of an ancient, Anangu story.
Feel a powerful connection to country as you listen to a traditional Inma soundtrack and narration in the local Pitjantjatjara language, and immerse yourself in a living story.
Inclusions:
- Premium cocktails on arrival made with Beachtree Gin - an Indigenous-owned distillery
- Canapes and stunning views of Kata Tjuta and Uluru as the sun sinks on the horizon
- Gourmet dinner hamper served picnic-style in a luxurious degustation basket
- Premium wine from Penfolds, and a selection of non-alcoholic beverages
- 20-minute immersive sound and light show depicting the Mala story
- Return coach transfer
TALI WIRU
3+ HOURS
The contrast between the spectacular natural setting and the world-class gastronomic adventure on your plate is simply awe-inspiring. This is so much more than a dining experience; it's a moment in time remembered forever.
Tali Wiru, meaning 'beautiful dune' in local Anangu language, encapsulates the magic of fine dining under the Southern Desert sky. Instead of walls, this open-air restaurant has magnificent views of Uluru and the distant domes of Kata Tjuta, and for unique ambiance there's the stillness of the desert at night.
Inclusions:
- Private dune setting
- Didgeridoo performance and Indigenous storyteller
- Champagne and canapes
- 4-course dinner and non-alcoholic beverages
- Intimate tables for two
- Return coach transfer
FIELD OF LIGHT ULURU DINNER
3+ HOURS
Your evening begins with a convenient hotel pick-up and transfer to the remote desert location with majestic views of Uluru. As the sun sets on the horizon to the music of a didgeridoo, enjoy gourmet canapés and chilled sparkling wine.
As darkness falls and the coloured lights of the 50,000 glass spheres gently come to life, dine with fellow travellers at a shared table of up to 10 guests for an exceptional three-course buffet menu infused with bush tucker flavours. As the night ignites with countless stars, settle back and listen as our resident star talker decode the southern night sky.
Your host will provide insights to the art installation that awaits you, before you’re invited to immerse yourself in the Field of Light, its pathways glistening softly with rhythms of coloured light, beckoning you to explore.
Inclusions:
- Entrance to Field of Light exhibition
- Outback canapes with chilled sparkling wine and drinks
- Digeridoo performance
- 3-course bush tucker inspired buffet
- Australian wine, beers and port
- Non-alcoholic beverages
- Panoramic views from dune top area
- Self-guided walk
- Return coach transfer
SOUNDS OF SILENCE
3+ HOURS
Entered into the Australian Tourism Hall of Fame, Sounds of Silence offers the best of the Red Centre distilled into four magical hours. An evening of dining under the sparkling outback sky.
Your Sounds of Silence experience begins with canapés and chilled sparkling wine upon a dune top overlooking the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. As the sun sets and darkness falls, listen to the sound of a didgeridoo and dine with fellow travellers at a shared table of up to 10 guests for an unforgettable dining experience.
Our attentive staff will offer a selection of Australian wine and beer while the first course is served at your table. As the night sky twinkles to life, you will be welcomed to an interactive chef’s station where you will be served your choice from our freshly prepared, bush tucker inspired menu incorporating native bush ingredients.
Settle back and listen to our resident star talker decode the southern night sky. Locate the Southern Cross, the signs of the zodiac, the Milky Way, as well as planets and galaxies that are visible due to the exceptional clarity of the atmosphere.
Inclusions:
- Outback style canapes
- 3-course bush tucker inspired buffet
- Panoramic views from dune top area
- Digeridoo performance
- Return coach transfer
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