Why not leave winter behind to go spend a bit of summer in the Australia of the movies. With red dirt stretching from horizon to horizon, tropical oases popping up in the most unlikely desert places and the feel of the dreamtime infusing the whole immense landscape, this is the Australia where crocodiles really do prowl the water ways and the temperatures soar all year round.
Longitude 131° offers an essential experience of Australia’s spiritual heartland. Lounge in the cool sanctuary of the Dune House, relax with an icy drink from the convivial open bar, and dine with ever-changing views of the monolith. After a day’s exploring, relax in a luxury tent and enjoy unparalleled views of Uluru from the end of the bed. Retreat to Spa Kinara for an indigenous-inspired treatment or drink in the sunset on the glamorous Dune Top. Venture beyond the lodge to discover the World Heritage-listed wilderness of Uluru-Kata Tjuta and connect with the ancient stories of the land’s traditional owners.
Great Walks of Australia
On the Classic Larapinta Trek in Comfort by Australian Walking Holidays, you’ll enjoy comfortable facilities in splendid isolation, and experience true bush tucker. Reflect on the dynamic landscape with walks that are as achievable as they are satisfying. The Larapinta Trail will delight the wilderness lover and challenge the seasoned hiker.
Ideal for the more ambitious walker, this walk has some challenging stages, passing over remote ridges and canyons that make up parts of the Larapinta Trail, walking up to 72km over six days.
Following in the footsteps of the land’s traditional owners, early explorers and modern adventurers, the stories of the Larapinta Trail will come to life each day. Carrying only your day pack, walk with guides into the wild surrounds of the Australian outback and be captivated by the Larapinta.
