Voyages launches world first

Ayers Rock Resort at Uluru has announced the debut of a major new attraction, combining ancient First Nations storytelling with state-of-the-art drone and laser light technology.

Developed in partnership with the local Anangu people, Wintjiri Wiru (“a beautiful view out to the horizon”) will be the first time a light, laser projection and drone experience of this magnitude has been performed on a regular basis anywhere in the world, according to Matt Cameron-Smith, CEO of Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia.

Smith said the show, featuring over 1,000 luminous drones lifting ancient images to the sky, will bring to life a chapter of the local Mala ancestral story of which the Anangu are custodians.

A consultation group with the traditional owners has been involved in naming the experience, advising on the visuals, narrating the story in English, Pitjantjatjara and Yankunytjatjara languages and delivering the music, ensuring every level of the experience is shared with respect.

“We are honoured that we can share the cultural importance of the Mala story with our guests, through such an illuminating and captivating experience in the spiritual heart of Australia,” Cameron-Smith said.

Two Wintjiri Wiru sound and light shows will run every night from Mar-Dec, with one show a night operating in Jan and Feb, with Voyages offering a signature three-hour Wintjiri Wiru Sunset Dinner priced at $385pp, or a second one-hour After Dark show costing $190pp.

Trade partners can now book the new experience, which launches in May this year, alongside Ayers Rock Resort accommodation and other tours at the click of a button via the recently launched Voyages Tjuta trade portal - more on the cover page or at trade.voyages.com.au.