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Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park is Aboriginal land. We acknowledge and pay respect to the Anangu people, the Traditional Owners of the land upon which Longitude 131º stands. In sharing elements of their history, heritage and culture we acknowledge the Anangu people of the Western Desert and their connections to Country.

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Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park is located in what has traditionally been the territory of Pitjantjatjara and Yunkunytjatjara people. The Traditional Owners of the Park call themselves Anangu meaning, ‘we the people’.

One of the true iconic destinations in Australia, Uluru was widely known as Ayers Rock until 1993 when the monolith was officially reinstated to its original name of Uluru.

The UNESCO World Heritage area of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park is one of the few locations in the world to be dual-listed for both outstanding natural and cultural values. Stretching out over 311,000 acres, this is Australia’s most famous natural landscape and arguably a journey to Australia’s heart.

Visitors to Uluru and Kata Tjuta are granted the rare privilege of being exposed to an expansive living and cultural landscape. Whether they spend their time learning of the Anangu – the oldest living culture on earth, hearing about the plights of early European explorers, or discovering the unique flora and fauna with expert guides, face to face with this irresistible land, senses come alive.

Despite the often harsh climate, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park is home to hundreds of different animal and bird species.

Uluru is one of Australia's most recognisable natural icons. The world-renowned sandstone formation stands 348m high with most of its bulk below the ground, and measures 9.4km in circumference.

For the Anangu people this is more than just a rock, it’s a living place. Tjukurpa is Anangu law. It’s the foundation of all Anangu life and society and the inherent relationship between humans, the land, and its plants and animals. A walk around Uluru highlights the evidence of Tjurkurpa, where the marks and signs of the creation beings are everywhere, revealing sacred stories.

Uluru is notable for appearing to change colour as the different light strikes it at different times of the day and year, with sunset and sunrise a particularly remarkable sight when it briefly glows red. Although rainfall is uncommon in this semi-arid 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.

The national park features another significant rock formation – Kata Tjuta, a group of more than 30 rounded red domes that rise dramatically from the desert floor, about 25km west of Uluru.

The park has 21 species of native mammals, 178 species of birds, 73 species of reptiles and literally thousands of invertebrates species. Birdsong often fills the air and reptile sightings of perentie lizards and prehistoric looking thorny devil are common. On occasion, it’s possible to spot rock wallabies at Kata Tjuta and roaming desert camels.

Getting there

BY AIR
BY ROAD

Only three hours’ travel by air from most Australian capital cities, daily direct flights are available from Sydney, Cairns and Alice Springs to Ayers Rock Airport (AYQ); direct flights from Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane and Darwin operate on selected days.

Alternatively, flights from Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne connect via Alice Springs and onto Ayers Rock Airport.

Longitude 131° operates complimentary luxury vehicle transfers connecting with all Ayers Rock Airport flights.

For self-drive itineraries, Longitude 131° is located 445km or a 4-5 hour drive from Alice Springs.

Please note, private vehicle access isn’t permitted at the property but parking is available at Sails in the Desert hotel located nearby at Ayers Rock Resort. Longitude 131° provides complimentary return transfers and prior arrangements are required.

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