Longitude 131

Luxury Tents

Adopt the spirit of the original pioneers and relax after a day’s exploring in a canopied pavilion reimagined for the modern traveller.

Custom-designed furniture from Australian designers offers stylish lounging, whilst the bespoke ‘Baillie Bed’ dressed in fine linens and luxurious throws holds centre stage. Private floor to ceiling windows yield unparalelled views of Uluru, quite literally at the end of the bed, opening onto an expansive balcony with day bed, armchairs and fireplace. Each ‘tent’ is named for an explorer or pioneer and framed artefacts offer a first-hand history and tales of a much tougher experience in the outback. The unique textures of local indigenous artworks provide a colourful contrast to the pioneering past.

An ensuite bathroom offers a generous rain shower, while the complimentary in-suite bar proffers a selection of Australia’s best loved gourmet treats. Plush bathrobes are provided along with daily housekeeping and signature evening turndown service. A music system, wireless internet, telephone, safe, and climate control complete the swag of mod cons.

Luxury Tents are ideal for one or two persons in existing bedding

Dune Pavilion

Expansive and contemporary, the Dune Pavilion is Australia’s only accommodation offering views of both World Heritage-listed Uluru and Kata Tjuta. Architecturally designed as a modern interpretation of the Australian homestead, the Pavilion is considered the star of the luxury camp.

Offering separate living and sleeping areas featuring custom furnishings and artworks commissioned from local artists, bathroom with deep tub overlooking the vast desert landscape and outdoor deck with daybed, fireplace and the ultimate in desert style: a private plunge pool overlooking the outback frontier, for a personal nature-meets-luxury experience.

Extras for guests in the Dune Pavilion include a curated bar and private dining options for breakfast and sunset drinks (subject to timing of guest itinerary).

Configured as one or two bedroom, the suite is ideal for individuals or couples seeking a glamorous retreat, or friends or families travelling together.

Guided Excursions

With Longitude 131° as luxury base camp, guests can explore the protected cultural and natural landscape of World Heritage listed Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Longitude 131° operates a signature itinerary of personally guided experiences of Uluru and Kata Tjuta allowing an encounter with the Red Centre's iconic natural attractions. Guides at Longitude 131° have an intimate knowledge of the geology and ecology of this ancient land and an introduction to the traditional Anangu Tjukurpa, which is the foundation of the indigenous community's life and society. These stories, shared along each of the tours, enrich and add a personal education of the local landscape and culture to the experience. Guests looking to explore more of the outback, or who have a special interest to pursue can choose from a selection of bespoke experiences in addition to their signature Longitude 131° itinerary. Activities may be relaxed and intimate, like romantic private dining or sunset viewing options to more energetic pursuits like guided hikes, which include the classic Uluru base walk and rewarding Valley of the Winds circuit at Kata Tjuta. There are private arrival and departure tour options, most thrillingly via helicopter.

Bar

Lined with nearly 500 unique spinifex tiles each hand designed by the ladies at Ernabella Arts Community, the Dune House bar is a cool retreat. The well-stocked bar features a range of premium spirits – including baillies 9 gin distilled exclusively for the lodges to a secret Kangaroo Island recipe – as well as an excellent selection of wines and local craft beers. Snacks are available and depending on the mood guests sit up at the bar to watch the action or settle into luxurious club-style armchairs.

Guided Activities

Guided signature experiences are included in the tariff and are provided on an intimate shared basis with fellow guests at scheduled times. Private experiences can be arranged at additional cost subject to availability.

Helicopter Pad

Take a Red Centre adventure to new heights, lifting off from the lodge's helipad on a scenic helicopter flight. Most popular is the 30-minute aerial tour of Uluru and Kata Tjuta, ideal as an exhilarating departure experience.

Private Dining Areas

For a special occasion, advance bookings can be made for private dining on the Dune Top, where intimate pods offer a window to the outback after dark.

Longitude 131

Guests at Longitude 131° dine overlooking the nation’s spiritual heart whilst enjoying contemporary cuisine curated from the finest produce from all around the country, combined with indigenous and outback flavors to create a unique taste of Australia.