Longitude 131° combines impeccable service and style with one of the world’s most spectacular settings. Situated at the gateway to the World Heritage-listed Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park – as close as permitted to the iconic profile of Uluru (formerly known as Ayers Rock, the largest monolith in the world) – the resort is a collection of 15 individual luxury tents and the Dune House, a central reception, lounge and dining area.
Luxury Camping, or "Glamping" at Longitude 131°
Longitude’s concept of a tent is radically – and deliciously – different from that understood by the typical camper. Each elevated guest tent is impeccably appointed, with full bathroom, king size bed, electronically controlled blinds, state-of-the-art reverse cycle air conditioning and all the amenities of the finest five-star hotel. It is a concept fast growing in popularity among adventurous travellers with a predilection for the finest hospitality, a trend sometimes referred to as “glamping” – glamour camping.
As an intriguing added touch, each tent at Longitude 131° is named after a notable explorer of the Australian outback, and decorated accordingly with maps, narrative excerpts and mementoes. Among the celebrated explorers are figures like Burke and Wills, John McDouall Stuart, and Ernest Giles – the first European to set eyes on Uluru and Kata Tjuta – all of whom withstood unimaginable hardship plotting the harsh, unforgiving territory.
Luckily for Longitude 131° guests, hardship and deprivation are concepts utterly foreign in this spectacular setting. In addition to the deluxe accommodation and white-glove service, guests enjoy gourmet dining and top-shelf refreshments – all included in the standard price.
Uluru Tours and Activities
Longitude 131° has developed a tour program allowing guests to experience this majestic landscape in exceptional style and comfort. An exclusive Longitude 131° tour program is included in the cost, and guests enjoy the highlights of the area over two- or three-day programs.
A lavish dinner under the stars, sunrise hike at Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) and sunset drinks in Kantju Gorge, “inside” Uluru, are priceless experiences. Staff can also arrange custom excursions in the area, including camel treks, helicopter tours and aboriginal dot painting seminars. With relative privacy (Longitude 131° tours are always exclusively available to guests) thoughtfully planned scheduling and impeccable service, there is never a hint of the “group tour” feeling of being herded about. The program also allows for ample free time to be spent at the pool or luxuriating in one’s private tent.
All this premium hospitality, unsurprisingly, comes at a premium price: packages start at around $4000 Australian dollars. But for a once-in-a-lifetime experience in a wondrous landscape with absolutely top-class service and amenities, a Longitude 131° luxury getaway is more than worth it.
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