Adopt the spirit of the original pioneers and relax after a day’s exploring in a canopied pavilion reimagined for the modern traveller. Custom-designed furniture from Australian designers offers stylish lounging, whilst the bespoke ‘Baillie Bed’ dressed in fine linens and luxurious throws holds centre stage. Private floor to ceiling windows yield unparalelled views of Uluru, quite literally at the end of the bed, opening onto an expansive balcony with day bed, armchairs and fireplace. Each ‘tent’ is named for an explorer or pioneer and framed artefacts offer a first-hand history and tales of a much tougher experience in the outback. The unique textures of local indigenous artworks provide a colourful contrast to the pioneering past.

Expansive and contemporary, the Dune Pavilion is Australia’s only accommodation offering views of both World Heritage-listed Uluru and Kata Tjuta. Architecturally designed as a modern interpretation of the Australian homestead, the Pavilion is considered the star of the luxury camp. Offering separate living and sleeping areas featuring custom furnishings and artworks commissioned from local artists, bathroom with deep tub overlooking the vast desert landscape and outdoor deck with daybed, fireplace and the ultimate in desert style: a private plunge pool overlooking the outback frontier, for a personal nature-meets-luxury experience.

Breakfast begins early with an express menu designed to satisfy appetites before the morning’s adventure. On offer, a healthy, tasty selection such as quinoa porridge pots with bio-dynamic yoghurt and fresh berries. Lunch might include pan seared Hervey bay scallops, paperbark wrapped Murray River cod, a garden pea risotto or kangaroo caparccio. Dinner at Longitude 131° is designed as a uniquely Australian dining experience be it under the canopy of the Dune House or a glittering sky of stars at Table 131°.

Table 131° is without doubt the perfect way to wind down after a day of discovery. Dine out on sumptuous outback fare and discover the wonders of the night sky. Arrive to the venue after dark and feast on four delicious courses complemented with the finest Australian wines. Later, Longitude’s resident astronomer regales the gathering with tales of the Southerly constellations.

Longitude 131° is designed to encourage a relaxed ‘at-home’ feel. Guests may help themselves to a drink from their in-suite bar, the poolside bar or from the bar in the Dune House to relax and enjoy with the view, a book or perhaps share with a mate. The Dune-top bar is a luxurious space to enjoy day-round – help-yourself from the bar during the day to refresh whilst lounging on the deck or submerged in the cool of the plunge pool. By night, the set-up transforms to a sleek setting for sunset sundowners.

The Dune Pavillion has a expanded pool deck, dune-top plunge pool.The hotel also has an outdoor swimming pool.

A cool sanctuary in Australia’s rich red desert, Spa Kinara (meaning ‘moon’) sits low in the sand dunes at Longitude 131°, connecting the sky to the earth and offering travellers a welcome retreat. Inspired by the design of the ‘wiltja’, the traditional shelter of the land’s indigenous ancestors, guests at Spa Kinara experience a sense of true calm and of being grounded in the landscape.