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Time Out
02-06-2025
- Time Out
Virgin Australia is slinging $99 flights from Melbourne to Uluru
Have you always dreamed of seeing Uluru up close? Maybe you've been saving up to experience the magical Sounds of Silence dinner under the starry night sky. Perhaps you want to explore further at Kings Canyon and Kata Tju t a... Well, if visiting Australia's spectacular Red Centre has long been on your travel bucket list, this one's for you. Virgin Australia has just dropped $99 flights from Melbourne to Uluru as part of an exclusive 72-hour sale. And yes, you read that right: $99! It really doesn't get much cheaper than that. This incredibly rare deal is part of Virgin Australia's Uluru Sale, running from Monday, June 2 to Wednesday, June 4 at 11.59pm (or until sold out). The best part? You won't have to wait long to take off, with travel dates available between July 2025 and March 2026. Melbourne (and Brisbane) really have scored the best deal, with one-way economy fares to Uluru from just $99 – valid in both directions. Travellers from Sydney, Adelaide, Hobart and the Gold Coast can snap up one-way fares from $199, with a scenic stopover in Brissy or Melbourne. Located on the ancestral lands of the Anangu people, Uluru is one of the most powerful places to connect with Aboriginal culture. Highlights include the breathtaking Wintjiri Wiru drone show, the captivating Sunrise Journeys light and art experience, and Indigenous-led experiences covering astronomy, ancient rock art and bush tucker. It's definitely a place you want to visit at least once in your life. You can find out more about Virgin Australia's 72-Hour Uluru Sale here. But hurry, we don't think those tickets will last long.
Time Out
02-06-2025
- Time Out
Red-hot deal alert: Virgin Australia has just dropped $99 flights to Uluru
You can do a lot with $99 these days. It'll get you around 25 sausage rolls from the servo, 11 floppy sun hats from the chemist, entry to three overly niche museums, or one night in a very questionable motel. But here's a far better idea: you could spend it on flights to Australia's Red Centre, which we'd say is a priceless experience in itself. This incredibly rare deal is part of Virgin Australia's 72-Hour Uluru Sale, running from Monday, June 2 to Wednesday, June 4 at 11.59pm (or until sold out). The best part? You won't have to wait long to take off, with travel dates available between July 2025 and March 2026. Brisbane and Melbourne flyers score the best deal, with one-way economy fares to Uluru from just $99 – valid in both directions. Travellers from Sydney, Adelaide, Hobart and the Gold Coast can snap up one-way fares from $199, with a scenic stopover in Brissy or Melbourne. Meanwhile, those coming from Cairns can fly from $209 and travellers from Perth can snag fares starting at $349. From witnessing the world's best sunrise to dining beneath a starry desert night sky, Uluru is full of bucket-list experiences. On the ancestral lands of the Anangu people, it's also one of the most powerful places to connect with Aboriginal culture. Highlights include the breathtaking Wintjiri Wiru drone show, the captivating Sunrise Journeys light and art experience, and Indigenous-led experiences covering astronomy, ancient rock art and bush tucker.
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Travel + Leisure
20-05-2025
- Travel + Leisure
You Can Now Spend the Night in One of Australia's Most Famous National Parks for the First Time Ever—What to Know
Formed over 500 million years ago, Uluru and its neighbor Kata Tjuta are some of Australia's most famous natural landmarks. Now, for the first time ever, visitors can book an overnight stay inside this UNESCO World Heritage site. The Tasmanian Walking Company recently launched a five-day, fully guided trek through Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. The journey will begin in the shadows of Kata Tjuta's giant dome formations before continuing along desert trails to Uluru. Groups are limited to just 16 people for each all-inclusive trip through the desert, and guests will get to experience luxe, eco-friendly lodges, wellness therapies, and some of the world's best stargazing. This year marks the 40th anniversary of 'Handback,' when the Anangu people were given back the title deeds to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in 1985. That's why it was essential to the Tasmanian Walking Company that it develop the itinerary in consultation with the Anangu people, who are considered the traditional owners of the land. During the five-day journey, Anangu guides will share ancestral stories and folklore. 'My people have lived on this land for more than 30,000 years, and we welcome visitors from all over the world,' says Tapaya Edwards, chair of the Anangu Steering Committee. 'By walking in our footsteps and on our trails, they will also come to see that our ancient culture is still very much alive today.' In addition to the stunning natural beauty of Central Australia, visitors here can also experience the oldest living culture in the world. It is here where Wintjiri Wiru, the world's largest permanent drone installation, uses the desert as a canvas to tell stories that have been passed down for generations. Visitors can also participate in award-winning dining experiences that celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander foods and pair them with modern Australian wines. Dates for the Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa Signature Walk begin in April 2026—dates are already selling out, so interested travelers are advised to book as soon as possible.
ABC News
21-04-2025
- ABC News
VIDEO: Tjuntjuntjara's Spinifex People call for support amid extreme weather, rising costs
The Anangu built one of the nation's most remote communities after nuclear bombs were tested on their country. But they face profound challenges amid extreme weather and rising costs.
