Longitude 131° takes its name from the line of longitude that runs through Uluṟu, and the camp is set among the red dunes of the Central Desert with the rock in full view. There are 16 tented pavilions in all. Fifteen luxury tents face Uluṟu, so the view begins at the end of the bed, and the Dune Pavilion is the only one that looks to both Uluṟu and Kata Tjuṯa. The tents stand on raised platforms above the fragile ground, and guests keep to the paths. Inside, each pays tribute to an early explorer or settler of the region, alongside Aboriginal art, and blinds lift at the touch of a button to let in the morning. The Dune House holds the restaurant and bar, where the menu draws on produce from across Australia, and dinners are sometimes served under the night sky. Spa Kinara uses Aboriginal techniques and native ingredients. The lodge's naturalist guides lead journeys around Uluṟu and into Kata Tjuṯa, and in 2026 artists from Ernabella Arts take up residence in the Dune House studio for several weeks. Sunset, when the rock changes colour by the minute, is the moment everyone waits for.
- Nearest airport
- Ayers Rock Airport, 4 Miles / 6 Kilometres
- Rooms
- 15 luxury tents and the Dune Pavilion
Insider tip Book the Dune Pavilion if you can: it is the only pavilion with views to both Uluṟu and Kata Tjuṯa.
Why I choose it The way to see Uluṟu with real comfort and thoughtful guiding, and with the rock in view from bed. It is the heart of our outback, rainforest and reef journey.
