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Uluru, also
known as Ayers Rock
Welcome to Aboriginal
land
Pukulngalya yanama, Ananguku Ngurakutu (welcome
greeting in Yankunytjatjara)
Pukulpa Pitjama, Ananguku Ngurakutu (welcome
greeting in Pitjantjatjara)
The traditional
land owners of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park,
are direct descendants of the beings who created
our lands during the Tjukurpa (Creation Time).
We have always been here. We call ourselves Anangu,
and would like you to use that term for us.
Uluru-Kata Tjuta
National Park is a world-class visitor destination
and a key part of Australia's iconic Red Centre.
This living cultural landscape is the physical
and metaphoric heart of Australia, and was one
of the first areas to be identified as a National
Landscape.
Ayres rock Uluru,
also referred to as Ayers Rock, is a large sandstone
rock formation in the southern part of the Northern
Territory, central Australia. It lies 335 km (208
mi) south west of the nearest large town, Alice
Springs; 450 km (280 mi) by road. Kata Tjuta (The
Olgas) and Uluru are the two major features of
the Uluru - Kata Tjuta National Park. Uluru is
sacred to the Pitjantjatjara and Yankunytjatjara,
the Aboriginal people of the area.
It has many springs,
waterholes, rock caves and ancient paintings.
Uluru is listed as a World Heritage Site. The
local Pitjantjatjara people call the landmark
Uluru . This word has no particular meaning in
their dialect, also known as Pitjantjatjara, but
it is also used as a local family name by the
senior Traditional Owners of Uluru.
On 19 July 1873,
the surveyor William Gosse visited Uluru and named
it Ayers Rock in honour of the then-Chief Secretary
of South Australia, Sir Henry Ayers. Since then,
both names have been used, although Ayers Rock
was the most common name used by outsiders until
recently. In 1993, a dual naming policy was adopted
that allowed official names that consist of both
the traditional Aboriginal name and the English
name.
On 15 December
1993, it was renamed "Ayers Rock/Uluru" and became
the first officially dual-named feature in the
Northern Territory. The order of the dual names
was officially reversed to "Uluru/Ayers Rock"
on 6 November 2002 following a request from the
Regional Tourism Association in Alice Springs.
Uluru is one of
Australia's most recognisable natural icons. The
world-renowned sandstone formation stands 348
m (1,142 ft) high (863 m/2,831 ft above sea level)
with most of its bulk below the ground, and measures
9.4 km (5.8 mi) in circumference.
Uluru is notable
for appearing to change colour as the different
light strikes it at different times of the day
and year, with sunset a particularly remarkable
sight when it briefly glows red. Although rainfall
is uncommon in this semiarid area, during wet
periods the rock acquires a silvery-grey colour,
with streaks of black algae forming on the areas
that serve as channels for water flow. Uluru is
an inselberg, literally "island mountain", an
isolated remnant left after the slow erosion of
an original mountain range. Uluru is also often
referred to as a monolith, although this is a
somewhat ambiguous term because of its multiple
meanings, and thus a word generally avoided by
geologists.
The strata at Uluru
are nearly vertical, dipping to the south west
at 85°, and have an exposed thickness of at least
2,400 m (7,900 ft). The strata dip below the surrounding
plain and no doubt extend well beyond Uluru in
the subsurface, but the extent is not known.
Cultural Centre
When you visit Uluru - Kata Tjuta National Park,
you should ensure that you explore the Cultural
Centre first. You will enjoy exploring the Park
much more if you understand Anangu culture and
this very special cultural and natural environment.
At the Cultural
Centre you can get an introduction to Tjukurpa
(law, knowledge, religion, philosophy), Anangu
art, Anangu way of life (traditional and current),
history, languages, wildlife and joint management
of the Park. The displays feature photo collages,
oral history sound panels, Pitjantjatjara language
learning interactives, soundscapes, videos and
artefacts. There are bush tucker sessions, plants
walks and cultural sessions for visitors to experience.
Cultural Centre notes are provided in Pitjantjatjara,
English, Italian, Japanese, German and French.
A touch wall for visually impaired people ensures
that the messages are accessible to everyone.
Daily schedules vary, so ask at the Cultural Centre
Information Desk. Park
Fees
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Getting There
- Ayers Rock Resort - Ayers Rock Airport
Fly direct to
the heart of Australia ... You can fly daily from
Perth, Sydney, Cairns and Alice Springs direct
to Ayers Rock Airport. Direct flights operate
twice a week from Melbourne.
Flights from Darwin
and Brisbane connect from Alice Springs through
to Ayers Rock Airport. Ayers Rock Airport is conveniently
located just six kilometres from Voyages Ayers
Rock Resort (10 minutes' travel).
The airport services
both fixed and rotary winged aircraft and receives
up to on average 350,000 - 400,000 commercial
passengers per year.
It's also a popular
stopping off point for private pilots and passengers
travelling in their own aircraft.
From Ayers Rock
Airport, you can enjoy scenic desert flights over
Uluru and Kata Tjuta. You will find hire car companies,
tour desks, a Qantas desk, Ayers Rock Design retail
outlet, and an information desk at the airport.
Ayers Rock Resort
Regardless of where
you stay while you're at Voyages Ayers Rock Resort,
from the sanctuary of one of the five hotels,
or the intimacy of Voyages Ayers Rock Resort Campground,
you can experience the beauty of the living cultural
landscape of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, in
Australia's Northern Territory.
With over 65 tours,
local activities and attractions within the Resort
and the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, your days
will be action-packed.
Ride a camel across
the desert dunes. Hop on a Harley, or embark on
a base walk of Uluru (Ayers Rock).
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Ayers Rock
Airport
Ayers Rock Airport
- also known as Connellan Airport
IATA Code:
AYQ
Ayers Rock Airport
is situated app. 450 km (5 hrs drive) away from
Alice Springs, Northern Territory Australia.
Ayers Rock Airport
is 20 minutes drive from Uluru (Ayers Rock) itself.
Ayers Rock Airport is 10 minute drive to Ayers
Rock Resort.
Airport Transfers
- Complimentary return coach transfers from
Ayers Rock Airport to Voyages Ayers Rock Resort
meet every scheduled flight.
The return transfer
to Ayers Rock Resort Airport collects you from
your hotel approximately 2 hours prior to flight
departure please check with reception for exact
time. http://www.ayersrockresort.com.au/
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Other Northern
Territory Airports - Alice Springs Airport
Shuttle Bus
The Alice Springs Airport Shuttle service operates
transfers to and from Alice Springs hotels, motels
and private residences.
Transfers from
the airport to Alice Springs city can be booked
and paid for on arrival, just look for the "Alice
Springs Airport Shuttle bus which is parked at
the eastern and western end of the drop-off zone
in front of the terminal.
The driver remains
with the bus and tickets can be purchased from
the driver at the mobile ticket stand Transfers
from Alice Springs to the airport can be booked
by calling 08 8959 0310 or visiting www.buslink.com.au.
Taxis
Taxis are available directly outside Alice Springs
Airport Terminal, and you can expect to pay approximately
$32 for a one way trip to the central business
district.
Taxis:
+61 8 8953 3322 Territory Taxis
Taxis: +61 8 8952 1877 Alice Springs Taxis
Private
Hire: +61 8 8952 3700
Alice
Springs Private Hire Cars
http://www.alicespringsairport.com.au/
Parking
at Alice Springs Airport - Link to offical
site
Lockers
located at the Oversize Baggage Check opposite
to the Airport Management Centre. Cost is $5 for
first item per day and additional items $2 per
day.
Items Misplaced
For items left in the Terminal Building and Car
Park please call 8951 1211.
For items left on the aircraft or baggage carousel
please contact the relevant airline.
http://www.alicespringsairport.com.au
- terminal
map @ offical site
Hours
Alice Springs Airport is operational from 7 am
5 pm, 7 days a week.
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Ayers Rock Resort
consists of 5 key accommodation options
Named after the
soaring white sails that crown its roof, this
is Ayers Rock Resort's premier hotel. Exquisitely
furnished and designed, the hotel's interior decor
focuses on Aboriginal heritage and culture, with
a gallery in the lobby and significant artworks
featured throughout the public areas and private
rooms.
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Sails in the
Desert Hotel
Named
after the soaring white sails that crown its roof,
this is Ayers Rock Resort's premier hotel. Exquisitely
furnished and designed, the hotel's interior decor
focuses on Aboriginal heritage and culture, with
a gallery in the lobby and significant artworks
featured throughout the public areas and private
rooms.
Sails in the Desert >>
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Desert Gardens
Hotel
A
superior 4 1/2 star hotel at Voyages Ayers Rock
Resort, Voyages Desert Gardens is set amongst
magnificent ghost gums and flowering native shrubs.
Centrally located to all resort and touring facilities,
the hotel offers a range of stylish accommodation,
from shaded poolside rooms to superb deluxe rooms.
Desert Gardens >>
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Voyages Lost
Camel Hotel
Voyages Lost Camel
Hotel offers contemporary 3 ½ star accommodation.
At the heart of the hotel is an inviting pool
and deck, where guests soak up the sun and relax
in between tours. At the end of the day, relax
in the lobby's bar and lounge, where a plasma
screen plays anything from CNN to music videos.
Furnished in a stylish mix of Aboriginal and urban
themes, the Lost Camel brings a fresh, exciting
feel to Voyages Ayers Rock Resort.
Lost Camel >>
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Emu Walk Apartments
Welcome
to Voyages Ayers Rock Resort's 4 star fully-serviced
apartments. Sheltered behind gardens of native
trees and forming a walkway through the heart
of the Resort, is an avenue of terraced apartments.
Light and spacious, well-equipped and self-contained,
Voyages Emu Walk Apartments can cater for up to
six people - ideal if you're holidaying with family
or friends.
Emu Walk Apartments >>
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The Lost Camel
Hotel
Contemporary,
3½ star studio-style accommodation, Voyages The
Lost Camel features guest rooms built around contemporary
courtyards and a swimming pool. The lobby features
modern furnishings, bright open spaces, and an
intimate bar. Furnished in a stylish mix of Aboriginal
and urban themes, The Lost Camel brings a fresh,
exciting, feel to the Resort. Lost
Camel >>
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Outback Pioneer
Hotel and Lodge
Voyages
Outback Pioneer Hotel & Lodge offers traditional
Australian hospitality with a choice of comfortable,
affordable hotel rooms, budget rooms or dormitories.
Enjoy a beer and some outback delights at the
Outback BBQ, swap stories of your day's adventures,
or sing along with the nightly entertainment.
Outback Pioneer Hotel & Lodge >>
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Ayers Rock Campground
Pitch
your tent on lush green grass under the shade
of native desert oaks. With tent sites, powered
sites, and air-conditioned cabins to choose from,
Voyages Ayers Rock Campground offers a range of
services and facilities to make the great outdoors
that much more enjoyable.
Ayers Rock Campground >>
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Longitude 131°
Where
is Longitude 131° -
With just 15 tents in total at Longitude 131°
you only have to share this amazing experience
with just a few others. A complimentary return
4wd transfer will take you from Ayers Rock Airport
to Voyages Longitude 131°, the short transfer
meets every scheduled flight. Ground access to
Longitude 131° is via Ayers Rock Resort, located
a short distance away
Luxurious, eco-sensitive
and romantic, Longitude 131° offers immersion
in the wilderness of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National
Park, complete with 5 star luxury and private
views of the sun rising and setting over Uluru
(Ayers Rock). In the crisp, white linen of a king-sized
bed you find the serene, silent sleep of the desert.
Above the sweeping canopy of your palatial tent
floats a greater canopy, endless and sparkling.
Constellations brimming with Anangu, (local Aboriginal
people), tales and stories. You dream the rich
dreams found only in the heart of sacred, powerful
places. As one of only 30 guests, you awake to
your own private view of the sun rising over Uluru
(Ayers Rock).
Voyages_Longitude_131_Resort
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Hotel Facilities
24
hour reception
5 Swimming pools
2 Full-size tennis courts
Complimentary airport transfers
Internet Access
Tour Desk
Fax/photocopy service
Safety deposit facilities
Ayers Rock Designs clothing and gift store
Complimentary Resort Shuttle Bus
Car parking
Resort Shopping Centre
Postal service
Medical service
Drycleaning
Red Centre Massage
Mulgara Art Gallery
Laundry
Petrol Station
Visitor Information Centre
Lookouts
FREE Shuttle
Bus
A free
shuttle bus circulates the Resort daily (10.30am-6.00pm
& 6.30pm-12.30am) and departs approximately
every 20 minutes.
Resort Shopping
Centre
The Centre
includes a bank, hair & beauty salon, post
office, supermarket, newsagency, Tour & Information
Centre, Rock Photographics, food outlets and specialty
shops. The walk to the Resort Shopping Centre
takes approximately 5 minutes from Sails in the
Desert and Desert Gardens Hotels and 10 minutes
from the Outback Pioneer Hotel.
Hair and Beauty
Salon
Ayers
Rock Resort Hair and Beauty Salon is located in
Town Square next to the T-Shirt Shop. The salon
is open 9am-6pm on weekdays, opens late Thursday
nights by appointment only, and 9am -4pm on saturdays.
The salon
provides all your hair and beauty needs, including
waxing, manicures, pedicures and tinting. It
is advised that guests pre-book appointments to
avoid disappointment.
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Tours
ex Darwin to Alice Springs or reverse
(Including Kakadu, Katherine Gorge, Devils
Marbles, Tennant Creek, Barrow Creek and Uluru
Ayers Rock)
http://www.australia4tours.com
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