Uluru is better connected thanks to new flights with Jetstar

Uluru (Ayers Rock) is now more accessible thanks to the launch of a new route from Sydney to Yulara with Jetstar.

 

Jetstar launched a four times weekly flight between Sydney and Uluru on the 4th June adding an extra 1,400 seats to Australia’s Red Centre each week. The flights will operate every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.

 

Fleur Burrows, Regional Manager for Tourism Northern Territory says:  “The arrival of Jetstar offers travellers the opportunity to fly between Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Rock – two of Australia’s greatest icons - in just three and a half hours. We hope that by making this cost-effective option available to travellers it will encourage them to incorporate Uluru into their itineraries.”

 

H Hotel launches in Darwin

The new H Hotel has just launched in Darwin bringing an additional 186 rooms to the Northern Territory’s capital.

 

The 4.5-star hotel is well located both for the city’s top attractions such as Crocosaurus Cove as well as its nightlife. It is also within easy reach of Darwin’s Convention Centre making it a great base for the business traveller.

 

Darwin’s newest hotel offers standard deluxe and suite style rooms, many boasting views of the city or the stunning Cullen Bay. While staying at the H Hotel guests can enjoy the pool, restaurant, alfresco dining, rooftop gym. Standard rooms start from £134 per room per night.

 

This follows the opening of the Hilton and the two DoubleTree by Hiltons in Darwin which were previously branded under Intercontinental Hotel Group’s Holiday Inn and Crowne Plaza brands. www.hhotel.com.au/

 

Darwin is Australia’s most northerly city a mere four hours’ flight from Singapore and two hours from Bali.

 

Take a Camel to Dinner

Travellers to Australia’s Red Centre seeking adventure and sophistication can now ride on camel back through the stunning red dunes to the iconic Sounds of Silence dinner.

 

Ride for one hour with the breathtaking backdrop of Uluru and Kata Tjuta before enjoying canapés and chilled champagne at sunset. Under a canopy of stars a delicious three-course buffet follows. During dinner guests will be enlightened on the stars so visible and clear in the untouched outback skies by their dedicated story teller.

 

The ride departs daily (except Christmas and New Year) and costs from £61 (AU$100) per person.  The Sounds of Silence Dinner is priced from £112 (AU$185) per adult and £56 (AU$92.50) per child (10 -12 years). http://ulurucameltours.com.au/tours/daily-tours and www.ayersrockresort.com.au/sounds-of-silence/ .
 

Canoeing commences at Nitmiluk Gorge

Canoeing enthusiasts can now get their oar stuck in at the Katherine Gorge in Australia’s Top End as it re-opens for the season. Soak up the beauty of the Nitmiluk Gorge from the serenity of a canoe. While paddling down the river, admire the rocky escarpments, look out for wildlife and don’t forget to stop and cool off at one of the sandy beaches.

 

A choice of single and double canoes are available for half day, full day and overnight hire starting from £12.50 (AU$36.50) per person for a half day hire of a double canoe. /www.nitmiluktours.com.au/tours/canoeing/.

 

Ashes to Alice for 2013

England’s famous Barmy Army can support the England team at a new venue later this year when they take on the Chairman’s Tour XI in the iconic outback town of Alice Springs. The game will take place at Traeger Park between the 29th and 30th November 2013.

 

Fans visiting Alice Springs for the match will be able to see the game played against the backdrop of the famous MacDonnell Ranges. Once the cricketing action has ended, fans can enjoy an abundance of Aboriginal art galleries and visits to some of the outback town’s renowned attractions such as the Royal Flying Doctor Service and School of the Air.

 

For more information about the Northern Territory, download the iOutback app from iTunes. The app is also now available on Android.

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NOTES TO EDITORS

1. Australia’s Northern Territory is a leading nature and culture destination where Australia’s Outback meets the tropics and is home to Australia’s most dramatic, beautiful and varied scenery including the awe-inspiring red centre icons of Uluru, Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon as well as the Top End adventure and wildlife destinations of Katherine Gorge and Kakadu National Park.

2. Darwin International Airport is an international gateway to Australia offering connections to Singapore, Ho Chi Minh City and Denpasar.

3. The peak visitor time is during the dry season, from May to September, but the Tropical Summer from October to April brings spectacular lightning shows and lush growth.

4. www.australiasoutback.co.uk  is an essential resource for travellers planning a trip to the Northern Territory.

5. Follow the NT on Facebook www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/northernterritoryaustralia , Twitter https://twitter.com/AusOutbackNT_UK  and Google +  https://plus.google.com/u/0/117873946318705723372/posts or watch the latest videos on our YouTube Channel www.youtube.com/user/Australiasoutback