Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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Sleeping
All of the accommodation in Yulara, including the camping ground and hostel, is owned
by the Ayers Rock Resort. And unless the free camping at Curtin Springs station out-
weighs the risk of driving in the dark for sunrise/sunset at Uluru, there's no other option.
Even though there are almost 5000 beds, it's wise to make a reservation, especially dur-
ing school holidays. Bookings can be made through
central reservations
( 1300 134
044;
www.ayersrockresort.com.au
)
. Substantial discounts are usually offered if you book for
two or three nights or more, and you can also save a reasonable amount through internet
sites offering discount accommodation.
Ayers Rock Resort Campground
CAMPGROUND $
( 08-8957 7001; camp.ground@ayersrockresort.com.au; unpowered/powered sites $36/41, cab-
ins $150; )
A saviour for the budget conscious, this sprawling campground is set
among native gardens. There are good facilities, including a kiosk, free BBQs, a camp
kitchen and a pool. During the peak season it's very busy and the inevitable pre-dawn
convoy heading for Uluru can provide an unwanted wake-up call. The cramped cabins
(shared facilities) sleep six people and are only really suitable for a family.
Outback Pioneer Hotel & Lodge
HOSTEL $
( 1300 134 044; dm $38-46, d $220-280; )
With a lively bar, BBQ restaurant and
musical entertainment, this is the budget choice for noncampers. The cheapest options
are the 20-bed YHA unisex dorms and squashy four-bed budget cabins with fridge, TV
and shared bathroom. There are also more spacious motel-style rooms that sleep up to
four people. Children under 12 stay free, though anyone over 12 is an extra $50 a night.
Emu Walk Apartments
APARTMENTS $$$
$$$
( 1300 134 044; 1-/2-bedroom apt from $380/480; )
The pick of the bunch for families
looking for self-contained accommodation, Emu Walk has comfortable, modern apart-
ments, each with a lounge room (with TV) and a well-equipped kitchen with washer and
dryer. The one-bedroom apartment accommodates four people, while the two-bedroom
version sleeps six.
Desert Gardens Hotel
HOTEL $$$
$$$
