Luritja Road, Kings Canyon, Watarrka National Park, Kings Canyon, Northern Territory, 0872
Email: travel@dncinc.com
Website: www.kingscanyonresort.com.au
Phone Number: 61 03 9413 6288
Fax Number: 61 03 9429 3992

Kings Canyon Resort is located in Australia’s Northern Territory, mid-way between Alice Springs and Uluru / Ayers Rock. Sensitively designed to ensure that it has minimal impact on its surrounding, a deluxe spa room, a standard room, a budget lodge room or the intimacy of a campsite at the resort, all offer you sanctuary from the rugged desert night. The resort is just seven kilometres from Watarrka National Park, home of the magical sandstone formation of Kings Canyon. It is the perfect oasis from which to explore the natural wonders of Kings Canyon. Pass through the eerie formations of weathered rock known as ‘The Lost City’. Experience the rim walk by climbing to the top of Kings Canyon to view the spectacular sunrise or sunset. The award-winning ‘Sounds of Firelight’ dinner features five delicious courses, set against a backdrop of a star-speckly sky, ends a perfect day.

Lasseter Highway, Yulara, Northern Territory, 0872
Email: mtebenezer1@bigpond.com
Website: www.ebenezergallery.com.au
Phone Number: 61 08 8956 2904
Fax Number: 61 08 8956 2801

Located on the Lasseter Highway, Mt Ebenezer is one of the few Aboriginal-owned roadhouses in the Northern Territory. The roadhouse and campground sits in country that’s remarkably flat compared to its neighbours down the road, Uluru / Ayers Rock and Kata Tjuta / The Olgas. The roadhouse also boasts an impressive art gallery with a floor of red sand and walls of hessian and a wide range of local Imanpa Community paintings and carvings.

Tanami Highway, Alice Springs, Northern Territory, 0870
Email: info@tilmouthwell.com
Website: www.tilmouthwell.com
Phone Number: 61 08 8956 8777
Fax Number: 61 08 8956 8787

Experience the real Northern Territory outback with a stay at Tilmouth Well, an oasis located on the edge of Napperby Station. On this working cattle station, discover the tranquillity and beauty of the Australian bush on one of the many bushwalks around the area. Enjoy a picnic by Napperby Creek, surrounded by timeless river gums and home to a variety of wild life. Tilmouth Well has plenty to see and do, wander though the Wirmbrandt Gallery - displaying exclusive Aboriginal art from the surrounding communities, or take a dip in the cool sparkling waters of the pool. Claytons Restaurant offers a substantial outback breakfast, light lunches, and a superb dinner, using top local produce with a wine list to match.

Lasseter Highway, via, Yulara, Northern Territory, 0872
Email: curtinsprings@bigpond.com
Website: www.curtinsprings.com
Phone Number: 61 08 8956 2906
Fax Number: 61 08 8956 2934

Curtin Springs is a working cattle station located 85 kilometres east of Yulara at the edge of the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. You can purchase fuel and souvenirs, and wonderful meals from the homestead kitchen are served under the historic Bough Shed, the original homestead. A range of accommodation is available, and a large aviary showcases native birds. The Severin family offer unique hospitality that has made them a legend in the Northern Territory. The family took over in 1956 and still operate the station today. They installed petrol pumps and a small store, making Curtin Springs a key stopover in the Uluru-Kata Tjuta region.

25 kilometres off the Tanami Highway, Alice Springs, Northern Territory, 0870
Email: hdyc@bigpond.com
Website: www.hamiltondownsyouthcamp.org.au
Phone Number: 61 08 8956 8613
Fax Number: 61 08 8956 8613

The Old Hamilton Downs Homestead is one and a half hours drive from Alice Springs, and is one of the few old cattle station homesteads left in the Territory. The homestead was abandoned in 1950 with the present working homestead now located further west. The old homestead is now heritage-listed and was refurbished for the youth of Alice Springs, and travellers can now stay at this unique and distinctive homestead and experience the Territory’s pioneering history. Accommodation is available at the homestead, which is self catering and has a fully equipped kitchen. Or you may choose to stay at the bunkhouse or camp under the stars. Explore the surrounding bush landscape and discover the old meathouse, of the best preserved of its type in the NT. Old Hamilton Downs Homestead is ideal for families and school groups, and a resident manager is on site at all times.

Stuart Highway, via Alice Springs, Aileron, Northern Territory, 0872
Website: www.aileronroadhouse.com.au
Phone Number: 61 08 8956 9703
Fax Number: 61 08 8956 9868

Located 132 kilometres north of Alice Springs, Aileron Hotel and Roadhouse offers a range of accommodation options together with some great outback hospitality. Choose from the air conditioned motel rooms, backpacker dormitory, or enjoy the caravan and camping facilities. Aileron is an ideal stopover for travellers within this stunning outback region of the Territory, so why not relax and enjoy a swim in the refreshing pool, fire up the barbecue in the picnic area, or just chill out with a cool drink in the bar and strike up a conversation with the locals. You can also stock up on convenience items from the store, experience some outback cuisine in the Glen Maggie Bar, or view the striking Aboriginal artworks on display in the gallery. And don’t forget to walk to the hill behind the roadhouse to view the 17 metre high statue of the Anmatjere Man, commemorated to Charlie Quartpot, a rainmaker who used to live in the area.

Voyages Ayers Rock Resort, Yulara Drive, Yulara, Northern Territory, 0872
Email: travel@voyages.com.au
Website: www.ayersrockresort.com.au/desert/
Phone Number: 61 02 8296 8010
Fax Number: 61 02 9299 2103

The comfortable Voyages Ayers Rock Resort - Desert Gardens Hotel is set amongst magnificent ghost gums and flowering native shrubs. Centrally located to all resort and touring facilities, the hotel offers a range of appealing accommodation, from shaded poolside rooms to deluxe rooms with rock views. For a more relaxing experience, a visit to the new Red Ochre Spa is highly recommended. You can also relax in the comfort of your private balcony or courtyard, or unwind near the pool over cocktails. It’s only a short stroll to the numerous lookouts, where you can view one of the best sunsets in Australia, with the spectacular play of colours across the face of Uluru / Ayers Rock. Once the sun sets, you can try some Australian native delicacies at White Gums Restaurant, or try one of the other 13 dining experiences available throughout the resort.

107 Heath Road, Alice Springs, Northern Territory, 0870
Email: pathtours@activ8.net.au
Website: www.pathtoursadventure.com
Phone Number: 61 08 8952 0525
Fax Number: 61 08 8952 0554

Bed and Breakfast PATHDORF is located on a stunning nature based property, close to the centre of Alice Springs and a great place to escape from the crowds, with a maximum capacity of seven guests only. After a busy day exploring Alice Springs, sit back and relax in absolute peace and quiet, take a dip in the pool, and enjoy real outback hospitality. Your hosts, who also speak German, invite you to try some of their delicious home-made cakes or enjoy a romatic candle night dinner on the balcony. With around 45 different native bird species on and around the property, Bed and Breakfast PATHDORF is the perfect place to stay for bird watchers.

Old South Road, 30 kilometres south of, Alice Springs, Northern Territory, 0870
Email: info@ooraminnahomestead.com.au
Website: www.ooraminnahomestead.com.au
Phone Number: 61 08 8953 0170
Fax Number: 61 08 8953 0171

Ooraminna Station Homestead is located half an hour south of Alice Springs between the MacDonnell Ranges and the Simpson Desert, among red sand hills and rocky outcrops. Ooraminna offers an authentic outback cattle station experience. Rate is per person per night and includes a fully cooked breakfast and a hearty country evening meal. Accommodation is in unique bush dwellings, each with private facilities or sleep in a comfortable swag under the stars. You can enjoy bushwalking, bird watching, take a cattle station tour or simply relax on the verandah.

Voyages Ayers Rock Resort, Yulara Drive, Yulara, Northern Territory, 0872
Email: travel@voyages.com.au
Website: www.ayersrockresort.com.au/camel/
Phone Number: 61 02 8296 8010
Fax Number: 61 02 9299 2103

The Lost Camel provides contemporary, 3.5 star studio-style accommodation which is ideal for couples. Featuring 99 guest rooms, the complex is built around contemporary courtyards and a swimming pool. The lobby features modern furnishings, open spaces, and a bar. Furnished in a mix of Aboriginal and urban themes, The Lost Camel is a great base from which to explore some of the world’s most amazing cultural landscapes like Uluru / Ayers Rock and Kata Tjuta / The Olgas. Take a walking tour to discover the natural flora and fauna of the area, At the end of a busy day of sightseeing, relax in the lobby’s bar and lounge, where a plasma screen plays anything from CNN to music videos.