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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.
South China Morning Post
19-02-2025
- South China Morning Post
Explore Australia, from its Aboriginal history to its moon landing role
Discover the captivating travel experiences Australia has to offer, from a rejuvenated post-bushfire Kangaroo Island and luxurious Kimberley region cruises to a rich tapestry of Aboriginal history and even a space exploration legacy. But will high carbon costs and reef bleaching deter travellers as the country struggles with the impact of new environmental challenges on tourism? 1. Australia's Kangaroo Island bounces back after catastrophic 2020 fires, with koalas, wallabies and tourists returning Kangaroo Island recovers remarkably after devastating bushfires, with koalas and wallabies repopulating its national parks and a rebuilt Southern Ocean Lodge hotel now boasting enhanced fire safety measures. The popular tourist destination 15km off the South Australian coast has seen its landscape regenerate and is again offering unique ecological experiences for visitors. 2. Explore the majestic Kimberley region aboard Seabourn Pursuit's unforgettable cruise from Broome to Darwin Discover prehistoric rock art, ancient landscapes, abundant wildlife, stunning waterfalls and diverse wildlife, guided by experts and traditional owners in Australia's Top End. This 10-day luxurious cruise through Australia's northern Kimberley region is a journey of a lifetime. 3. Will high carbon costs and Great Barrier Reef bleaching deter long-haul tourists from Australia and New Zealand? Australasia faces tourism challenges due to the high carbon cost of long-haul flights and the impact of Great Barrier Reef bleaching. Rising airfares, sustainable aviation fuel limitations, and the potential decline in tourism, international business events and superstar visits could all impact travelling Down Under. Sydney Harbour seen from a flight newly taken off from Sydney for Los Angeles. Rising airfares, the carbon cost of long-haul travel and the prospect of fewer flights and even higher fares are headwinds for the travel industry in Australia and New Zealand. Photo: Shutterstock 4. Discover Australia's space exploration legacy, from Neil Armstrong's 'one small step' to Aboriginal astronomy and the discovery of Uranus' rings Explore Australia's pivotal role in space exploration, from Aboriginal astronomy to the discovery of Uranus' rings at the Perth Observatory. Discover top space tourist attractions, such as key sites like Parkes Observatory and Canberra's Deep Space Communication Complex, where history was made during the ill-fated Apollo 13 mission and the historic 1969 moon landing. 5. Australia's Aboriginal history tourism offers everything from beautiful spectacles to horrifying tales of oppression The rich cultural heritage and poignant history of Indigenous Australians are highlighted in Aboriginal tourism experiences. From the breathtaking Wintjiri Wiru drone show above Uluru, formerly known as Ayers Rock, to the poignant stories of Tasmanian resistance fighters on blak led tours, you can explore Indigenous history like never before. Part of this article was produced with the assistance of generative AI
