VOYAGES TO OPEN FIRST SPA AT AYERS ROCK RESORT
Thursday, 24 January 2008
You've woken early to see the sun rise over Uluru; you've trekked through the ancient domes of Kata Tjuta; and you've seen the sun set from the back of a Harley.
It's now time to dust off the red earth, leave the heat of the day behind and surrender yourself to the cooling therapies and relaxing touches of the masseuse at the new Voyages Ayers Rock Resort Spa in the heart of Australia.
At a cost of $1.8 million and due to open in late April, the Ayers Rock Resort Spa brings pampering and indulgence to Uluru (Ayers Rock) and becomes the seventh spa in the Voyages group, joining existing spas including Lizard Island's Azure Spa and Cradle Mountain Lodge's Waldheim Spa.
The new Spa will be the perfect way to relax and unwind after a busy day enjoying a camel ride, or a Harley tour, a base walk, or any of the myriad activities available in the Red Centre. The Spa will also give guests a serene and calm environment from which to contemplate and reflect on the very special and spiritual environment they're in - Uluru, the very heart of Australia.
Chris Tallent, chief executive officer of Voyages Hotels and Resorts, said: "Guests pack so many activities in during their stay with us - from early morning tours to Uluru (Ayers Rock) and sunset tours to Kata Tjuta (The Olgas) - that many tell us they wish they'd stayed longer to simply enjoy the unique desert landscape they're in."
"Guests want more time to relax and enjoy themselves whilst they're here and often leave without having taken time to stop and reflect on where they are. Allowing them to indulge in a massage or a spa therapy treatment that reflects the beautiful and ancient environment they're in will be the perfect way to wind down after a hard day's touring."
The Spa will be built at Sails in the Desert Hotel, Voyages' five-star hotel at Ayers Rock Resort. Four therapy rooms will offer a range of treatments and therapies, with two rooms offering 'dry' massage therapies and two double 'wet' rooms offering spa baths on the verandah and shower rooms. The look and feel of the Spa will reflect the environment, with warm slates, browns and shades of ochre reflecting the contrasts in colour of this vast desert land in the heart of central Australia.
Using leading UK skincare brand Elemis for core treatments, an additional range of products will be developed to reflect the natural environment of the World Heritage-listed Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park and the cultural heritage of Uluru's traditional owners, the Anangu people.
Chris Tallent added: "We are constantly looking at ways to enhance the customer experience and we believe offering a spa at Ayers Rock Resort will complete that total resort experience, complementing the exceptional accommodation, superb dining and touring."
Editors' note:
The Ayers Rock Resort Spa joins existing award-winning spas in the Voyages' group, including Lizard Island's Azure Spa, Heron Island's Aqua Soul Spa, Dunk Island's Spa of Peace and Plenty, Brampton Island's Sea Spa, Silky Oaks Lodge's Healing Waters Spa, Cradle Mountain Lodge's Waldheim Spa.
For media information and/or images please contact:
Louise Longman
+61 2 8296 8054
louise.longman@voyages.com.au
Bree Corbett
+61 2 8296 8106
bree.corbett@voyages.com.au
Voyages is an Australian travel company, providing experience-based holidays in spectacular wilderness locations including the Red Centre, Queensland, The Kimberley and Tasmania. Voyages operate award-winning properties such as Ayers Rock Resort, Longitude 131°, Lizard Island, Silky Oaks Lodge and Cradle Mountain Lodge.