Holiday Ayres Rock and Kimberley's Tour.

Day 1.   Holiday Ayres Rock and Kimberley's APT tour from Darwin to Broome, WA

Gavin picked us up from Glen Waverley to drive us to Melbourne Airport for our flight to Ayres Rock on Jetstar flight QF 5564.  We had an excellent trip and arrived at the Airport at 7.25am and were quickly processed through the bag drop and then through security. 

The flight of some 3 hours duration was pleasant and non eventful and after some 2 hours 45 minutes we had a spectacular fly over the spectacular Ularoo (Ayres Rock) with the contrasting clear blue sky and the vibrant red of the desert.  It was an exciting experience to witness this extraordinary monolith rise out of the desert floor and take on gigantic proportions.  We then landed with a sense of amazement and despite having seen many photos none prepare you for the majestic size of Ayres Rock. 

We collected our luggage and boarded the shuttle to the Ayres Rock Township and our accommodation at the spectacular Sails in the Desert hotel.  We were greeted with cool towels and a drink, checked in and before our rooms were ready had a club sandwich lunch. 

The facilities of the Hotel are excellent, the rooms recently renovated and quite comfortable.  We are in room 109 which is ground floor and near reception.  

Following unpacking, we went for a walk into the town, with the shopping centre being located close to the Hotel, we spoke and were advised that there is no requirement, but we can catch the shuttle which runs every 20 minutes. 

We purchased food for breakfast and some cheese and biscuits and drinks.

Ken has booked a helicopter ride for 10.00am tomorrow to fly to and over "the Rock" .

We are dining in the hotel this evening. It is 5.55pm and still quite light.  Tomorrow night we will visit the Rock and witness a spectacular sunset with its many colours. 

This is an exciting start to our holiday in Northern Australia.