The Red Centre - Australia 2004 - page 388

Yulara Dr., Yulara, NT 0872. & 08/8957 7888. Fax [phone] units (6 with Jacuzzis). High season
A$507-A$595 (US$329-US$387) double; A$894 (US$581) suite. Low season A$466-A$544 (US$303-
US$254) double; A$830 (US$540) suite. Extra person A$36 (US$23). AE, DC, MC, V. Free airport shuttle.
Amenities: 3 restaurants; bar; large unheated outdoor pool; 2 outdoor lit tennis courts; limited room service.
In room:A/C, TV w/pay movies, dataport, minibar, hair dryer, iron.
EXPENSIVE
Desert Gardens Hotel This is the only hotel with views of the Rock (rather
distant ones), from some of the 84 deluxe rooms. The accommodations are not
as lavish as Sails in the Desert, but they're as comfortable, and done up with ele-
gant furnishings. In 2002, 34 new rooms were built, and in 2001 the existing
100 standard rooms were refurbished with new bathrooms, bedding, and car-
pets. The refurbished White Gums restaurant serves a la carte flame grill and
buffet meals.
Yulara Drive, Yulara, NT 0872. & 08/8957 7888. Fax [phone] units (100 with shower only). High
season A$426-A$494 (US$277-US$321) double. Low season A$395-A$460 (US$257-US$299) double. Extra
person A$27 (US$18). AE, DC, MC, V. Free airport shuttle. Amenities: 2 restaurants; bar; unheated outdoor
pool; limited room service. In room:A/C, TV w/pay movies, minibar, hair dryer, iron.
Emu Walk Apartments These bright, contemporary apartments have full
kitchens, separate bedrooms, and roomy living areas, and are serviced daily.
There's no restaurant or pool; but Gecko's Café and the market are close, and
you can cool off in the Desert Gardens Hotel pool next door.
Yulara Dr., Yulara, NT 0872. & 08/8957 7888. Fax [phone] apts. (all with shower only). High sea-
son A$426 (US$277) 1-bedroom apt; A$512 (US$333) 2-bedroom apt for 4. Low season A$395 (US$257)
1-bedroom apt; A$472 (US$307) 2-bedroom apt. Extra person A$36 (US$23). AE, DC, MC, V. Free airport
shuttle. Amenities: Limited room service. In room:A/C, TV w/pay movies, kitchen, minibar, hair dryer, iron.
The Lost Camel This AAA-rated 3 1 ⁄ 2 -star hotel opened its doors in late
2002 on the site of the resort's demolished Spinifex Lodge, which once offered
the best budget deals outside the campgrounds. It's aimed at young urbanites
and is as bright, crisp, and modern as something you might find in Sydney's
Darlinghurst. (Don't you just love that urban feel in the red dirt? You could for-
get you are in the Outback altogether.) The Red Camel offers lush courtyards
and a generous swimming pool. Bang goes that budget though.
Yulara Dr., Yulara, NT 0872. & 08/8957 7888. Fax [phone] units. High season A$385 (US$250)
double; low season A$350 (US$228) double. AE, DC, MC, V. Free airport shuttle. Amenities: Bar; unheated
outdoor pool. In room:A/C, minibar, hair dryer, iron, safe.
Outback Pioneer Hotel and Lodge A happy, all-ages crowd congregates at
this midrange collection of hotel rooms, budget rooms, bunkrooms, and dorms.
Thirty new rooms were added in 2002, offering clean, simple accommodations
with private bathrooms; these are cheaper than the hotel rooms but more expen-
sive than the existing budget rooms. The budget rooms have double beds and
bunks, and shared bathroom and kitchen facilities. By the pool, are plenty of
lounge chairs, and there's also an Internet lounge. The Bough House Restau-
rant does buffets, and there is a dirt-cheap kiosk selling burger-style fare; but
what seems like the entire resort gathers nightly at the great-value Outback Pio-
neer Barbeque . This barn with big tables, lots of beer, and live music is the
place to join the throngs throwing a kangaroo steak or emu sausage on the com-
munal cook-it-yourself barbie.
Yulara Dr., Yulara, NT 0872. & 08/8957 7888. Fax [phone] units, all with private bathroom;
12 budget rooms without bathrooms; 30 budget rooms with bathrooms; 32 quad-share bunkrooms and 2,
40-bed single-sex dorms, none with bathroom. High season A$383 (US$249) double; A$184 (US$119) budget