When was Sails in the Desert built?
1984
The 1984 project Sails in the Desert at Ayers Rock Resort (formerly known as Yulara) was undertaken by COX with a vision to create a cohesive township and sustainable visitor precinct near Uluru.
Do you need a 4WD for Uluru?
Do I need a 4WD to visit the park? All of the roads in the national park are fully paved and can be driven in a standard two-wheel-drive vehicle. The road from Alice Springs to Uluru-Kata Tjuta is also fully paved. However, a 4WD is recommended if you are driving to the park from Western Australia.
Can you fly directly to Uluru?
Yulara has its own airport, called Ayers Rock/Connellan Airport (airport code AYQ). You can fly directly to Yulara from a number of Australian cities, including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Darwin, Adelaide and Alice Springs.
Who first climbed Uluru?
During the 1870s, William Giles and William Gosse were the first European explorers to this region.
How long has Uluru been sacred?
Uluru and Kata Tjuta are said to provide physical evidence of these ancient events and have been used for traditional ceremonies and rites of passage for over 10,000 years.
Is there a sails in the Desert Hotel in Uluru?
With newly-upgraded rooms and facilities, Sails in the Desert hotel is the ultimate luxury hotel near Uluru. Step into the intersection of modern comfort and traditional art and style in your rooms.
Where are the sails in the Desert Hotel?
Sails in the Desert. In the heart of Australia’s Red Centre, Sails in the Desert hotel beautifully contrasts Uluru’s raw natural beauty with a decidedly premium outback holiday experience.
How to change dates at sails in the desert?
Press the question mark key to get the keyboard shortcuts for changing dates. Navigate backward to interact with the calendar and select a date. Press the question mark key to get the keyboard shortcuts for changing dates. Indulgent escapes await at Sails in the Desert, where soaring white sails shade 228 lavishly appointed rooms and suites.