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.[1]
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 The view of Uluru is a key attraction of Longitude 131° | |
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| Etymology | 131st meridian east |
| Hotel chain | Baillie Lodges |
| General information | |
| Architectural style | Floating tents |
| Location | Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park |
| Town or city | Yulara, Northern Territory |
| Country | Australia |
| Coordinates | 25°14′59″S 131°00′30″E / 25.24972°S 131.00833°E |
| Opened | June 2002 |
| Renovated | 2017 |
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| Grounds | 23,800 square metres (256,000 sq ft) |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Philip Cox |
| Architecture firm | Cox Architecture |
| Main contractor | Bovis Lend Lease |
| Other information | |
| Number of rooms | 15 luxury tents, each with their own private view of Uluṟu |
| Number of restaurants | 1 |
| Number of bars | 1 |
| Facilities | Swimming pool |
| Website | |
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Longitude 131° consists 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.[2]
2003 bushfires
editThe 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.[3] 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
editThe resorts unique location and design has won it a number of awards including the 2013 Trip Advisor Travellers’ Choice,[4] 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.[5]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Oz Horizons Outline of Longitude 131° resort". Oz Horizons. 2014. Retrieved 18 October 2014.
- ^ "Longitude 131° Media Kit" (PDF). Bailie Lodges.
- ^ "Black Saturday Bushfires 2003". Black Saturday Museum.
- ^ "LONGITUDE 131°: 2022 Prices & Reviews (Yulara) - Photos of Resort".
- ^ "Awards".
External links
edit- Official website of Longitude 131°
- "Brochure" (PDF). Baillie Lodges.