Guest User
April 20, 2024
Given the price, I had high expectations of Longitude 131, and I'm delighted to say they were more than met. This was my fourth visit to the red centre, and it's a great way to experience this very special part of the world. I loved my tent with its wonderful view of Uluru and its comfy bed, and I appreciated the well stocked fridge and the snacks. The food was great, and it was lovely to have my likes and dislikes accounted for. The service at the lodge is lovely, and the guides are also terrific. I particularly appreciated the way the guides planned excursions to avoid the crowds arriving on the big buses from Yulara - one of the reasons for spending the large chunk of money it costs to stay here is to enjoy Uluru and its surroundings in peace and quiet with much smaller groups of people. Two pieces of feedback: first, I didn't hear any warnings from the guides about the need for a hat/a fly net/sunscreen/adequate water, all of which are essential and should be given on arrival. Second, I was disappointed at the absence of input from indigenous people at Longitude 131: I would love to have heard the Aboriginal stories of the night sky, for example, which I've been told by indigenous guides on previous trips to the region. I'm aware that only basic versions of the creation stories can be told to visitors, but it was a shame that they were told by white guides, not by local people. Those two thoughts notwithstanding, I had a wonderful two days at Longitude 131, and loved all the thoughtful touches from the timing of excursions and the way staff knew all the guests' names to the packed lunch for my departing flight. I'll be coming back!