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Day 1 - Uluru,
Longitude 131º Tented Camp, 2 nights
On arrival at Uluru / Ayers Rock airport you will be
met by your guide and taken to Longitude 131°, the
ultimate in desert camping luxury, with spectacular views
to Uluru (Ayers Rock), the world’s most famous monolith.
This 5-star tented camp in the central Australian desert
comprises just 15 luxury tents with en suite bathroom.
Stone floors are covered in woven rugs; the beds are made
up with fine linens and fluffy doonas. Each tent has a
view of Uluru (Ayers Rock), as does the large open area in
the central part of the camp where guests can relax any
time of the day and watch the changing colours of the
desert and the Rock.
Day 2 - Uluru, Longitude 131º Tented Camp
All touring will be with a professional, qualified
guide in a small group. Start the day with an early
morning viewing of Uluru as the sun’s first rays of light
ignite its rich colour palate.
Later in the day visit Kata Tjuta (The Olgas), 50 kms
away, for sundowner drinks. Kata Tjuta might be less
famous than Uluru but their sheer beauty captivates most
visitors and many believe they hold even greater charm.
Animals you may see in the desert are red kangaroos emus,
wallabies, dingoes, dragons and goannas. Birds in this
area include the wedge-tailed eagle, brown and peregrine
falcons, Australian kestrel, black-breasted kite and the
colourful (and noisy!) parrots and cockatoos.
Back at camp relax in your air-conditioned tent or take a
refreshing dip in the swimming pool. After dark the sky is
crystal clear with millions of stars.
Day 3 - Ooraminna Station, 2 nights
Morning Qantas flight to Alice Springs where your
host, Jan Hayes, will meet you and transfer you to her
family property, Ooraminna.
With their station encompassing a half million acres of
cattle country in central Australia, the 6th generation of
the Hayes family live at Ooraminna, amidst the craggy
sandstone outcrops of the MacDonnell ranges. Accommodation
is in ‘cottages’ designed with wooden and corrugated iron
exteriors in Australian outback style. Furnishings are
simple but stylish - wooden floors, 4-poster beds made
from local timber. Each has an en suite bathroom and a
verandah with views of the bush.
The newly built homestead has a re-constructed bar, the
scene for an early evening drink with Bill Hayes after his
day on the station. Join Bill and Jan for dinner in the
homestead and later retire to your cottage beneath stars
that stretch from one horizon to the other. If you are
feeling intrepid, there is no better way to experience the
clarity of the air and the sounds of the Australian bush
then spending the night in a ‘swag’ (traditional bed roll)
under the stars.
Day 4 - Ooraminna Station
An early start, if you wish, with the dawn light to check
the boreholes on the property and the cattle in their
paddocks – an Australian paddock is a large entity, far
larger than most farms in Europe. The property is fabulous
for walking, following creek beds, climbing the rocky
outcrops, or exploring by 4-wheel drive.
Whilst at Ooraminna Jan will co-ordinate your activities
to ensure that you are as active or a lazy as you prefer -
your time is your own. If you do wish to keep busy, the
options are endless!
Day 5 - Departure
Jan will take you to the Alice Springs Airport for your
onward flight.
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Options & Upgrades
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Enjoy a scenic flight over Uluru and Kata Tjuta by
helicopter or fixed wing aircraft
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