Your Northern Territory experience awaits ... win the adventure of a lifetime to the heart of Australia
Experience Northern Territory’s awe-inspiring scenery with tours of national parks, a scenic helicopter ride, Field of Light dinner and more.
The Northern Territory’s Top End offers a wealth of culture, history, and natural beauty, and is home to a variety of once-in-a-lifetime experiences that will leave even experienced travellers in awe.
The Australian outback is an absolutely unique natural wonder and the best way to really appreciate its impressive size and scale is by soaring over it to take in the entirety of Uluru in all its glory.
Your helicopter ride will also showcase Kata Tjuta, which means ‘many heads’. It’s a sacred place relating to knowledge that is considered very powerful. Kata Tjuta is made up of a group of 36 conglomerate rock domes, the highest of which stands 198 metres taller than Uluru and dates back 500 million years. Due to its sacred nature and the presence of sacred sites, over 75 per cent of Kata Tjuta is inaccessible to ground-based tours, making aerial exploration truly the best way to appreciate its vast expanse.
The New Zealand Herald has teamed up with Australia’s Northern Territory to give away an unforgettable trip for two to the heart of Australia, valued at $10,000. The lucky winner will receive a prize for two, including a $1300 flight voucher per person to put towards airfares to and from Uluru, and four nights’ accommodation.
You’re in for a breathtaking experience as you witness the various shades of Uluru at sunset with an uninterrupted view. Take in the immensity of this iconic landmark and be captivated by the environmental transformations that make it a world-renowned icon. Enjoy a serene moment with a glass of sparkling wine and light refreshments while the sun sets in the west, creating a photographer’s paradise for that perfect Uluru sunset shot.
Your journey in the heart of Australia starts as soon as you hop off the plane and into your shuttle to Sails in the Desert, where you will be checking into one of its superior rooms for your stay. Along with passes to Uluru National Park, you will also have access to the following incredible tours and experiences:
You will get to enjoy a 3-course dinner at Uluru’s Sounds of Silence event for a truly exceptional starlit dining experience. The evening begins with a glass of sparkling wine and canapes on a red desert dune, where you can witness the sunset’s transformation of Uluru’s hues. Then indulge in a bush-tucker inspired feast accompanied by premium Australian wine. After dinner, an astronomer will guide you through the wonders of the Australian night sky, revealing the planets and galaxies that light up the darkness.