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Voyages Sails in the Desert

Named after the soaring white sails that crown its roof, this is Voyages' Ayers Rock Resort’s premier hotel, set at the gateway to the World Heritage Listed Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. 

The well appointed Ayers Rock Resort comprises of 6 different accommodation options - ranging from camping and budget accommodation to the five star comfort of Sails in the Desert. The resort also provides a vast array of facilities, services and tours to all its guests to help make the most of your stay in Australia's Red Centre. 

Attractively furnished and designed, the interior decor of Sails in the Desert focuses on Aboriginal heritage and culture, with significant artworks featured throughout the public areas and in the guest rooms. Relax in spacious air conditioned rooms or on your private balcony, enjoy a cocktail in the shade of the magnificent white sails, a dip in the resort pool or take your choice of the excellent dining options on offer. 

Surrounded by the vast red earth of the Australian Outback, only a few short kilometres from Uluru (Ayers Rock) and Kata Tjuta (The Olgas), Sails in the Desert is your gateway to a wide range of uniquely Australian outback experiences, natural wonders, indigenous culture and breathtaking scenery. 

interests

floraFlora, Fauna & Wildlife Sails in the Desert is the perfect base from which to explore the surprising array of colourful wildflowers which adorn the harsh red outback. The region is also home to a number of Australia's unique species of wildlife: dingoes, wallabies, possums and kangaroos; desert skinks and 'Thorny Devils'; galahs, black cockatoos and wedge tailed eagles all make the Red Centre their home.

adventureSoft Adventure With more 65 tours, attractions and activities on offer, Sails in the Desert is the gateway to Australian Outback adventures. Ride around the base of Uluru on the back of a Harley Davidson or fly over it in a helicopter. Ride a camel through the dunes or dine beneath the stars with the Sounds of Silence dinner. Join an indigenous guide for a tour through their homeland and Dreamtime legends. 4 wheel drive tours, walking tours and indigenous art workshops are also on offer.

cultureIndigenous Culture Join the Anangu Aboriginal people for an insight into Australia's indigenous heritage where natural wonders such as Uluru (Ayers Rock) and Kata Tjuta (The Olgas) are tightly interwoven with their people's legends and outback survival. Sails in the Desert is the gateway to land steeped in Aboriginal history and cultural significance.

Facts

Stay Here Because

Approximately 8kms from the internationally recognised icon of Uluru (Ayers Rock), Sails in the Desert provides premium accommodation only minutes from the heart of indigenous Australia. An oasis of comfort surrounded by the seemingly endless harsh red earth of the Australian Outback.

Child Policy

Children of all ages are welcome. Children 12 years and under stay free in existing bedding. Rollaways are available for an additional charge. Interconnecting rooms are also available. Children eat free when accompanied by a paying adult in the buffet restaurants or when dining from Children's menus.

Accommodation

232 air-conditioned rooms and suites all have a private balcony or verandah. Standard Rooms feature twin queen beds or deluxe king configuration. Deluxe Spa Rooms have extended balconies with an open-air spa. The over-sized Deluxe Spa Suites feature separate living area and indoor spa.

Price Range

$AU230 - $AU450 per person per night based on twin share; incl complimentary return airport shuttle transfers.

Onsite Facilities & Amenities

  • 2 tennis courts
  • 4 swimming pools
  • wide choice of casual and fine dining options and bars
  • Red Ochre Day Spa and Hair and Beauty Salon
  • shopping centre gift store and petrol
  • Mulgara indigenous art gallery
  • fax and internet services
  • laundry and dry cleaning

Local Activities and Attractions

  • Sounds of Silence and Desert Awakenings award wining dining experiences
  • Morning and Afternoon tours to Uluru (Ayers Rock) and Kata Tjuta (the Olgas)
  • Scenic flights
  • Harley Davidson tours
  • Camel rides
  • Anangu aboriginal guided tours
  • Mount Conner Safaris

Nearest Airport/Town

Ayers Rock Airport - 6kms by road. Regular flights are available from most Australian capital cities connecting with a complimentary transfer service direct to the Resort. Alice Springs is 465km (approx 4.5 hours) by sealed roads.