Etymology 131st meridian east Architectural style Floating tents Phone +61 2 9918 4355 Architect Philip Cox | Hotel chain Baillie Lodges Country Australia Number of restaurants 1 | |
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Location Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park Town or city Yulara, Northern Territory Address Yulara Drive, Yulara NT 0872, Australia Similar Sails in the Desert ‑ Ayers Ro, Desert Gardens Hotel ‑ Ay, Ayers Rock ‑ Outback Pioneer L, Uluru Camel Tours, Uluru Express | ||
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Longitude 131° is a luxury resort located just outside the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park, within 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) direct line of sight to Uluṟu, and a short driving distance of Yulara, in the Northern Territory, Australia.
Contents
Longitude 131° comprises of 15 guest suites (tents) and the main communal Dune House which houses the lodges restaurant, bar, library, lounge areas and boutique and is designed in a tent-style with uninterrupted views of Uluṟu. It takes its name from its location on longitude 131°. Due to its remote location, Longitude 131° provides transfers to connect with all Ayers Rock Airport flights. Road access is via Yulara, located a short distance away; however, access to the resort is restricted to resort vehicles. Opened in June 2002 as part of Voyages Hotels & Resorts, Longitude 131° was acquired in 2013 by Baillie Lodges and is affiliated with the Luxury Lodges of Australia and Unique Lodges of the World.
Longitude 131
2003 bushfires
The resort opened in 2002 and was devastated the following year by the 2003 bush fires. Fire damaged most of the tents as well as the resort clubhouse. The resort was extensively rebuilt and reopened. The new buildings used prefabricated structures and light-weight machinery which minimised impact on the delicate ecology; at the time, in a vital stage of regeneration.
Awards
The resorts unique location and design has won it a number of awards including the 2013 Trip Advisor Travellers’ Choice, the 2011 American Express Centurion Magazine Reader’s Choice Awards for Top Eco Friendly Resort and 2010 Travel+Leisure World’s Best Hotels Top 500, Australia & South Pacific Region.
2016 Condé Naste Traveler US Readers’ Choice Awards 2016 Best Resorts in Australia and New Zealand | No #17
2015 Condé Naste Traveler UK Readers’ Choice Awards 2015 Best Resorts in Australia and New Zealand | No #10
2014 Condé Naste Traveler US Readers’ Choice Awards 2014 Best Resorts in Australia and New Zealand | No.9
2014 Luxury Travel Magazine Gold Awards Best Eco Tourism Property
2013 Trip Advisor 2013 Travellers’ Choice
2011 American Express Centurion Magazine Reader’s Choice Awards Top Eco Friendly Resort
2010 Travel+Leisure World’s Best Hotels Top 500, Australia & South Pacific Region
2009 Travel+Leisure Top 10 – World’s Best Award | 6th place
The Brolga Northern Territory Tourism Awards Winner, Best Unique Accommodation
Travel+Leisure World’s Best Hotels Top 500, Australia & South Pacific Region
2007 Condé Naste Travel Gold List Best for Facilities
Australian Gourmet Traveller Travel Awards Best Outback Accommodation
2006 The Robb Report Most Exclusive Resort