Luxury outback camp Longitude 131 at Uluru-Kata Tjuta in Australia's Red Centre reopened in March following a more than $2.5-million makeover. The works took place over just four weeks during a short closure of the luxury lodge for the month of February.

The refurbishment comes as owner Baillie Lodges marked 10 years of operating Longitude 131, having taken over management in November 2013 and embarking on a series of architectural and styling upgrades to appeal to the higher-end experiential traveller.

Included in the just-completed works are a sweeping refreshment of the each of the 15 luxury guest tents, as well as the main Dune House with its restaurant and outdoor terrace overlooking Uluru. A selection of just-released images is available for download here.

A starring feature is a newly acquired artwork by Aṉangu artist Carlene Thompson from the Ernabella Arts Community, entitled Kalaya Ngura - Emu Country- which depicts the artist's family's country near Kanpi in the Western Aṉangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands. Guests can look forward to seeing Carlene's distinctive artwork in the Dune House.

Also included in the Dune House works are the addition of Pierre and Charlotte Julien dining tables in American Oak which are a favourite design feature across the Bailie Lodges properties. Internal joinery has been refreshed in Tasmanian Blackwood – another signature finish for the Baillies – and new Gibbon tretford floor rugs installed, while outside, the Robert Plumb furniture has been reupholstered.

The guest tents have new joinery in Tasmanian Blackwood for the built-in Baillie Bed, robe and in-suite bar, new tretford floor rugs and stylish new, Amelia tub chairs in leather. 

The 2024 works complete a trio of significant works and capital investment in the luxury lodge in its decade of Baillie Lodges operation.