{"id":16611,"date":"2014-01-24T09:21:00","date_gmt":"2014-01-24T09:21:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/fly-melbourne-ayers-rock-direct-in-3-hours-the-perfect-australian-weekend-escape-just-got-even-better\/"},"modified":"2014-01-24T09:21:00","modified_gmt":"2014-01-24T09:21:00","slug":"fly-melbourne-ayers-rock-direct-in-3-hours-the-perfect-australian-weekend-escape-just-got-even-better","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/2014\/01\/fly-melbourne-ayers-rock-direct-in-3-hours-the-perfect-australian-weekend-escape-just-got-even-better\/","title":{"rendered":"Fly Melbourne-Ayers Rock direct in 3 hours The perfect Australian weekend escape just got even better"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div><a href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-6rtzWWQh8M4\/UuIwpIgPS0I\/AAAAAAAAA6M\/R7xJqSCpUBo\/s1600\/download.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-6rtzWWQh8M4\/UuIwpIgPS0I\/AAAAAAAAA6M\/R7xJqSCpUBo\/s1600\/download.jpg\"><\/a><\/div>\n<p><span><span><br \/><\/span><\/span><span><span>Victorians can now experience the spiritual heart of Australia faster and easier with direct 3 hour flight from Tullamarine to Uluru from\u00a0Friday 4 April 2014.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><br \/><span><span><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div><span>The return service is the ideal break from the city &#8211; departing Melbourne after breakfast at9am Friday\u00a0and departing Ayers Rock Airport after lunch at\u00a03pm Sunday\u00a0\u2013 allowing for time to relax and rejuvenate in the quiet of Australia\u2019s Red Centre.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>The service will run every weekend for an initial 13 week season finishing the last weekend of June 2014.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>\u201cAyers Rock is a popular destination with Victorians, however feedback indicated that there was a real desire for a direct flight that allowed guests to make the most of their weekend,\u201d said Ray Stone, Executive General Manager Sales, Marketing and Distribution.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>\u201cThis is a fantastic opportunity for Victorians to visit Uluru and connect with this special part of Australia.\u00a0 Ayers Rock Resort itself has undergone a complete rejuvenation over the last two years and with a three hour direct flight from Melbourne it is the perfect time to enjoy a short break and reconnect with your loved ones,\u201d said Tony Mayell, CEO Tourism Northern Territory.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>The\u00a0<b>Uluru Weekend\u00a0<\/b>package is designed to make the most of the weekend &#8211; from just $899 per person twin share it includes:<\/span><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><span>Return flights from Melbourne<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Return airport transfers<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>2 nights\u2019 accommodation with full buffet breakfast<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Indigenous activities program including cultural dance performance, guided garden<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Walks, spear &#038; boomerang throwing and Indigenous story telling experience<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Children 15 years and under stay free using existing bedding including breakfast<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Early check-in &#038; late check-out subject to availability at time of check-in<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>20kg and 7kg carry-on check-in luggage per passenger<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><span>The flight schedule on both the Easter (18-21 April) and Queen\u2019s Birthday (6-9 June) has been extended to a three night package, priced from $999 per person.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>The flights will be operated by Alliance Airlines with complimentary tea, coffee and water and a range of snacks available for purchase.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>For more information or to make a booking contact Voyages Travel Centre on 1300 034 004.<\/span><\/div>\n<p><a data-hashtags=\"travel\" data-size=\"large\" data-via=\"rodeime\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/share\">Tweet<\/a><br \/><b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.travelbrochures.com.au\/af\/16\/napp\/show\/Bundle_list.htm?id=4\">Save hours on your travel research. 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