Voyages - Indigenous Tourism Australia

A family holiday is about more then a getaway; it's about discovery & exploration, it's about spending time together and it's about reconnecting with the ones you love. Explore the ancient landscape of Uluru (Ayers Rock) and Kata Tjuta (Olgas) and discover the creation stories that fill the very stones and rocks that make this desert landscape so unique.

At day break, watch the first sunlight of the day creep across the desert plains and ascend the sheer rock face of Uluru. Appreciate the quiet moments of sunrise and be filled with wonder as Uluru begins to hum with colour.

It is a journey of discovery that your family will make, together.

Family Escape 3 nights from$660^{_{2 Adults + 2 Children*}}

3-Night Family Uluru Discovery:

Ayers Rock Resort offers a variety of accommodation options especially suited to families and catering to every taste and budget. Children 12 years and under stay free using existing bedding and eat buffet breakfast free daily.

Outback Pioneer Hotel
Outback Pioneer Hotel offers traditional Australian hospitality with a choice of comfortable, affordable hotel rooms, budget rooms or dormitories.

3-Night Family Uluru Discovery*
Room Type	Rate Per Room		Extra Person	Child^
	Valid for travel 1 April 2013 - 30 June 2013
Standard Room	$660		$210	FREE
		Check availability and book online >>

Emu Walk Apartments
Featuring 4-star fully serviced one and two Bedroom Apartments catering for up to six people this accommodation is ideal for families. Each apartment features separate bedrooms and a separate dining/living area witha fully equipped kitchen. There's a supermarket at Town Square to stock up on supplies.

3-Night Family Uluru Discovery*
Room Type	Rate Per Room		Extra Person	Child^
	Valid for travel 1 April 2013 - 30 June 2013
1 Bedroom Apartment	$735		$210	FREE
2 Bedroom Apartment	$1095		$210	FREE
		Check availability and book online >>

Desert Gardens Hotel
This 4 1/2-star hotel is centrally located to all resort and touring facilities and ideal for families offering interconnecting rooms and configurations sleeping 4 comfortably.

3-Night Family Uluru Discovery*
Room Type	Rate Per Room		Extra Person	Child^
	One / Two Persons
Valid for travel 1 April 2013 - 30 June 2013
Standard Room	$735		$210	FREE
Deluxe Room	$885		$210	FREE
		Check availability and book online >>

Sails in the Desert
In Australia’s Red Centre, the five star Sails in the Desert hotel contrasts Uluru’s raw beauty with a modern luxury brought to life by the mystery, colour and wisdom of the Anangu people.

3-Night Family Uluru Discovery*
Room Type	Rate Per Room		Extra Person	Child^
	One / Two Persons
Valid for travel 1 April 2013 - 30 June 2013
Superior Room	$840		$210	FREE
		Check availability and book online >>

GETTING THERE AND GETTING AROUND

Both Qantas and Virgin Australia fly directly into Ayers Rock (Conellan) Airport from Sydney, and both airlines offer connecting flights from most capital cities to Ayers Rock Airport.

A complementary coach transfer service operates between the Resort and Ayers Rock Airport.

Self drive is also a popular option with the drive from Alice Springs to Ayers Rock Resort taking approximately 3.5 hours.

Car Hire
A great way to explore Central Australia is at your own pace. Hertz, Thrifty and Avis car rentals are available at Ayers Rock Resort. Car hire prices starting from as little as $90 per day. More about car hire options >>

Uluru Express Shuttle
Uluru Express operate a speedy, low cost shuttle service to Uluru, Kata Tjuta and the Uluru Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre which run daily from sunrise to sunset. Transfers from as little as $45 return per adult and $30 return per child.

FAMILY ACTIVITIES & FACILITIES

Visitors Centre

Located near the Desert Gardens Hotel, the centre provides information on local history, geology, flora, fauna and Aboriginal culture. Roll up your sleeves and dig your hands into the interactive earth and environment exhibit and learn about the formation of Uluru & Kata Tjuta. The centre also provides a vast range of souvenirs and educational gifts.

Camel Farm

Pay a visit to the Camel Farm and learn about this noble beast. Meet some of the friendly outback camels. Alternatively, book a guided camel tour to view the desert landscape. More >>

Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre

Located within the National Park, the centre will introduce you to Anangu Culture in a very special cultural and natural environment. Learn about Tjukurpa, the traditional law guiding the local Anangu people. On most week days, Anangu guides display traditional art, craft, bush foods and bush skills in the courtyard.

Playground & Giant Chess Set

The recently added outdoor playground and giant chess set is fun for a relaxing afternoon. Located at Ayers Rock Resort Campground it is a short stroll or shuttle bus from all hotels.

Bush Yarns at the Circle of Sand

Join Indigenous storytellers as they share stories about Aboriginal history, culture and traditional techniques used on the land. Learn about the Indigenous man's "survival kit" including weapons such as hunting spears, boomerangs and spear throwers.

National Park Ranger Guided Walk

Free Ranger guided walks run daily from the Base of Uluru. Guided along a shaded track, the Rangers tell the story of the Mala (rufous hare wallaby) Tjukurpa, and describe the history and traditions associated with Uluru, including traditional and contemporary Anangu life and culture, rock art, and the management of the park.
Departs daily 10.00am (May - September)
Departs daily 8.00am (October - April)

Kids Activity Book

The cultural centre and the self guided walks around the base of Uluru are both informative and adventurous. The Kids activity book provides children with a fun learning experience whilst following the footsteps of our ancestors. Download the activity book

FAMILY GUIDED TOURS & EXPERIENCES

Family Astro Tour

^{Suitable for children 15 years and under}
This family friendly star gazing tour is designed for people of all ages with limited knowledge of the night sky but have an appreciation of its beauty. The tour is broken into three segments – the past, the present and the future.

Sunset Camel Tour

^{Suitable for children 5 years and over.}
This two hour sunset camel tour will have the whole family captivated. Once aboard their camel your children will discover the outback as it turns from day to dusk, see nocturnal creatures come out of the burrows for the evening and best of all experience the sun setting over Uluru. More >>

Desert Awakenings Tour

^{Suitable for children 5 years and over.}
Watch the magical sight of the sun rise over Uluru. As the sun rises, sit around the camp fire and learn about aboriginal men's and women's tools. You'll even get to learn how to use them and have a go.

Then it's time to drive around the Uluru, your tour guide will tell you the stories of the rock and its creation. More >>

Bush Tucker Tour

^{Suitable for children 5 years and over.}
Hosted by an Indigenous guide, taste a selection of the local bush foods, grind native seeds and learn how the local people lived in such a hot desert climate surviving on a variety of bush plants and animals.More >>

Sounds of Silence

^{Suitable for children 10 years and over.}
Hopping on a bus outside your resort you are taken to a secret location where you will see the sunset over Uluru. Your evening meal is a buffet feast of Australian cuisine such as crocodile, kangaroo steaks and emu sausages.

Then all the lights are turned out and a story teller opens up the enormous night sky. You will hear stories of history, humanity and the ancient Aboriginal culture. Truly an evening you will never forget. More >>

Kata Tjuta & Uluru Sunset Tour

^{Suitable for children 5 years and over.}
Travel to the mystical 36 domes of Kata Tjuta. On the way, stop at a lookout for a panoramic view of the southern side of Kata Tjuta. Continue on before arriving at the base of Walpa Gorge. Spend some time exploring the gorge and the unusual conglomerate rock formations. Witness and photograph the striking colour changes of Uluru at sunset while enjoying nibbles and a complimentary glass of wine or soft drink. More >>

More Activities and Tours

These are just some of the fantastic activities available for you here at Voyages Ayers Rock Resort. There are many more to choose from and add to your itinerary. Visit the Ayers Rock Resort activities page to find out more.

SELF GUIDED WALKS

Garden Walks

Learn about the native flora as you roam the Resort gardens. Discover how the plants have survived the desert climate and appreciate its' associations with the local Indigenous people. Walking guides and maps have been created by a local Indigenous tour guide and a team of Resort garden experts.

Liru Walk

This walk will take you from the Cultural Centre to the base of Uluru. The track winds through stands of wanari (mulga) and after rain, often displays colourful flowers.
^{4 km return | 1.5 hrs}

Mala Walk & Kantju Gorge

There are many fine examples of Anangu rock art along this walk, and you can experience the sheer vertical walls and profound peacefulness of Kantju Gorge.
^{4 km return from Mala or Kuniya carparks | 1.5 hrs}

Kuniya Walk

Visitors can walk the short track to Mutitjulu waterhole, home of a wanampi, an ancestral watersnake. In the special times of rain, experience the magical waterfalls, while in the warmer months watch for noisy finches and Australian hobbies rocketing through the serene landscape to catch small birds.
^{1 km return | 45 mins}

Terms & Conditions - 3-Night Family Uluru Discovery

<sub>*3-Night Family Uluru Discovery Rate is valid for new bookings made until 28 June 2013 and for travel 1 April 2013 - 30 June 2013. A minimum 3 night stay per room applies, on early check out the regular Nightly Rate will be charged. Includes daily buffet breakfast at the respective hotels breakfast outlet unless otherwise stated. Quote TSC at time of booking.

^Children 12 years and under stay free when using existing bedding. Extra person rate applies for a rollaway bed. When only one adult is travelling with children, the room rate for One Person will apply to the booking.</sub>

_{All prices are quoted in Australian dollars, inclusive of GST. Your booking acknowledges that you have read and accept the Voyages general terms and conditions}