Article by MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Network, compiled and reported by Li Xinyi
Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock, is a massive red rock formation with a history of 500 million years, standing in the vast desert of the Red Centre in central Australia. It is a dual World Natural and Cultural Heritage site. Ayers Rock Resort, the only accommodation option in the area, has recently undergone a $38 million AUD (approximately NT$1.21 billion) renovation of its five-star hotel, “Sails in the Desert.” The upgraded property is set to open this October and will offer brand-new complimentary Indigenous experience activities.
The “Sounds of Silence” dinner under the stars is the most luxurious way to enjoy a visit to Uluru at sunset. (Image provided by Ayers Rock Resort)
For the must-see sunrise and sunset views at Uluru, the resort has launched the “Sounds of Silence” dinner experience this April, limited to a maximum of 20 participants. Before the dinner, guests head to the viewing platform with French champagne in hand to admire the sunset over Uluru and Kata Tjuta. They then enjoy their meal in the sand dunes. After dinner, guests gather around a campfire to sip coffee, tea, or hot chocolate while listening to local Indigenous storytellers share legends about the stars and creation stories. Shi Dongrui, Executive General Manager of Sales and Marketing at the resort, said the resort’s signature dining experience, “Sounds of Silence,” has been very successful for many years. The dinner offers guests a more private space and a premium experience, with each dish carefully selected and prepared by renowned chefs, paired with fine Australian craft beers.
The newly built Sails in the Desert hotel is expected to begin operations this October. (Image provided by Ayers Rock Resort)
The new complimentary Indigenous experience activities offer visitors an alternative to watching the sunrise and sunset at Uluru. These experiences are held at the heart of Ayers Rock Resort and include Indigenous art classes, survival skills workshops, boomerang and spear-throwing lessons, garden walks guided by Indigenous hosts, as well as daily performances by the Wakagetti Indigenous dance troupe and an Indigenous art market.
Ayers Rock Resort offers a variety of accommodations, including the five-star Sails in the Desert hotel, the four-star Desert Gardens Hotel, the family-friendly Emu Walk Apartments, the Outback Pioneer Hotel & Lodge for backpackers, and various camping sites. Most uniquely, the resort also features the ultra-luxurious 131 Outback Lodge, where you can wake up to face the world’s largest and most magical color-changing rock right outside your window.
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