IN THE OUTBACK

The Northern Territory is a haven for those who prefer a more balmy ride through the cooler months. Winter is the ideal time to explore the Top End with temperatures of between 20-24C daily. For a true bucket-list experience, splurge on a stay at Longitude 131°. Considered one of the country’s most elite

Luxury Lodges of Australia properties, this luxurious Red Centre resort offers a choice of tented pavilions and a one-of-a-kind dune pavilion - the only accommodation in the country to offer views of both Uluru and Kata Tjuta. Floor-to-ceiling windows and high canopied ceilings elevate the comfort of this unique offering.

Rise early to enjoy brisk morning walks and sunrise over the dunes then finish the day star-gazing at the clear skies catching glimpses of shooting stars over the vast red landscape. Longitude 131° is situated 15 minutes’ drive from Ayers Rock Airport, a three- hour drive from Kings Canyon, and a 470-kilometre journey by road from Alice Springs.

Ideal for: Couples. Bucket-list travellers. International visitors.

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