Thursday 9 September 2021

ROMANCING THE RED CENTRE WITH THE BACHELOR

From the Bachelor-inspired glamour of a sunrise hot air balloon ride to an enchanting sunset at Uluru and casual date at an outback wildlife sanctuary, the Red Centre is the ultimate destination for romance. 


Follow in the footsteps of Bachelor Jimmy Nicholson and finalists Holly Kingston and Brooke Cleal as they discover Australia’s heartland. 


Whether you’re considering a holiday or planning a special anniversary, the Red Centre will leave you with memories you’ll never forget.

 

Book a private charter flight

Alice Springs to Ayers Rock Airport and back

Love is in the air! Spoil your partner with a private charter flight, whisking them away on a Red Centre adventure. Chartair offers the only direct air route between the two iconic destinations, giving guests a convenient and relaxing alternative to driving. Peer through your window and take in views of the expansive desert, including birds-eye view of Uluru and rock formations of Kata Tjuta!

Chartair

 

Sunrise Hot Air Ballooning

Alice Springs and surrounds

Nothing’s dreamier than a private hot air balloon ride above the striking desert landscapes of the Red Centre with your one and only – a scene straight from The Bachelor. As you float serenely across the sky, watch the sun creep over and illuminate the ancient MacDonnell Ranges, before clinking champagnes glasses to mark the end of what might be the best? ultimate? date ever.

Outback Ballooning

 

Capture an iconic Uluru sunset

Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park

Watching Uluru at sunset, transforming from ochre brown to burnished orange to intense red and all the colours in between, is a magical sight to behold. The Park has five easily accessible viewing areas dedicated to experiencing and photographing Uluru at its prime. Paired with some snacks, it’s the perfect spot to cosy up to your sweetheart and enjoy a long romantic picnic.

Uluru Viewing platforms

 

Explore Uluru and Kata Tjuta

Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park

Let Australia’s beating heart bring you and your partner closer. Take in the vastness of the monolith on a relaxing cycle or walk around the 15km base of Uluru, all whilst appreciating the Aboriginal culture and natural surroundings. You’ll pass by several sacred sites, including breathtaking waterholes that contrast against the rocky façade.

Outback Cycling and Uluru base walk

Go wild swimming
Alice Springs & surrounds

Immerse yourself in the serenity of the many remote springs and gorges of the West MacDonnell Ranges, with plenty of walking hikes nearby. Follow in the footsteps of The Bachelor and confess your love inside the soaring red walls of Simpsons Gap, a beautiful and private pocket for two. Then, take a refreshing dip at Red Centre highlights - Ellery Big Hole, Redbank Gorge and Ormiston Gorge.
Tjoritja/West MacDonnell Ranges

Enjoy a casual date at Alice Springs Desert Park
Take a note from the dating playbook and head to the zoo! Like The Bachelor, enjoy a fun and intimate date to the Alice Springs Desert Park, exploring its beautiful botanic gardens. With free-flying bird presentations and nocturnal tours on-offer, get up close with unique outback animals and characters that epitomise the adventurous spirit of the Red Centre.
Alice Springs Desert Park

There’s no end to romantic experiences in the Red Centre as proven by The Bachelor! Other experiences guaranteed to set your heart aflutter include …

 

Stay at Longitude 131

Uluru

Sweep your lover off their feet at this five-star luxury camp, the perfect splurge for an anniversary or holiday, as vouched by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Guests have uninterrupted desert views of the sandstone monolith from their luxury tents or rooms, where modern and classic furnishings meet Aboriginal art and native textures.

Longitude 131

 

Embark on a Kings Canyon Rim Walk

Kings Canyon

Take your romance to new heights on a six-kilometre trek that begins at the scenic waterhole, Garden of Eden, and along towering red sand dunes. Great for nature-lovers, the trail takes 3-4 hours and the final destination presents unparalleled panoramic views of the desert. Also, it’s the perfect place to propose!

Kings Canyon Rim Walk


Bruce Munro’s Field of Light

Uluru

Catch the twinkle in your lover’s eye at Bruce Munro’s Field of Light, a mesmerising installation of 50,000 coloured-glass spheres illuminated against the backdrop of Uluru. Make it a dinner date with A Night at Field of Light, where you’ll indulge in sparkling wine and canapes to the sounds of a didgeridoo as the sun slowly sets, then feast in a three-course bush menu with the stunning installation as your backdrop.

Field of Light  

 

For more inspiration, visit: https://northernterritory.com/articles/your-red-centre-romance-itinerary

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