Welcome to our 2019 Adventure!
I’m delighted you’re joining us! Let’s get ready for an incredible
experience, which I feel has already started. Below is more information
on how the journey will flow, and what you’ll need to bring with you…
When you Arrive
Our participants will be arriving from different destinations at different times, so I will await you at the Resort itself, rather than greet you at the airport. That way, I’m there to help everyone with the logistics of check-in.
Ayers Rock Airport is tiny… you’ll land on the tarmac and take a short walk through to the interior. After collecting your bags, look out for the Sails in the Desert shuttle bus, operated by AAT Kings. This is a service that takes you to the resort from the airport, and runs after every flight. I’ll meet you at the hotel lobby, and organise for your bags to be stored whilst you check in. Your room will be ready around 3pm.
Our Accommodation – Sails in the Desert
Ayers Rock Resort has a number of different hotels within the resort complex. An essential part of taking a journey like this is having a clear, light space to integrate what you’ve received during the day. Time for inner work and just relaxing are important too.
I’ve stayed in several different parts of the resort, and find the energy at Sails in the Desert to be the highest and clearest. There’s also a lovely lawn area around the pool here where we can gather for group sessions and chats.
Sails in the Desert is a 5 star hotel, and by far the most luxurious at the resort. You’ll have a “superior room” which is a beautiful, air conditioned room with two queen sized beds, a bathroom, mini bar, tea & coffee facilities, closet space, desk, television, and chaise lounge.
Your room will also have a hairdryer, bathrobe and a safe available (safe does fit a small laptop). Plus you’ll get the usual toiletries that are replenished daily, when the room is serviced. There is free wi-fi in your room and all around the resort.
You’ll have a beautiful space to retreat to, relax, rest and just absorb the heightened vibration of Uluru.
Weather in May
May is a beautiful time to visit Central Australia, as the days are warm, but not too hot, and the evenings are cool to chilly.
Being desert terrain, it is subject to temperature extremes, and you can certainly feel the drop in temperature as the sun goes down. Whilst we’re there, the average weather conditions are maximum 24ºC and minimum 10ºC. It can fluctuate up to 28ºC and down to 6ºC though, so be prepared for both extremes.
This is a great climate for walking during the day, as it’s quite easy to become dehydrated in the hotter weather. If we have the occasional hotter day, flies may be a bit of a nuisance.
For this reason, I’ll provide you with a fly net to put over your cap or hat. It will protect your face from the very persistent fly population who would just love to get up close and personal.
What to Wear
When packing your clothes, keep in mind warm days and cool nights. Include a very warm jacket for the sunrise tour, and for the Field of Light experience. Remember, we’ll be out in the desert open air for both these events.
Layers are always a good idea for travelling… lighter clothes during the day and warmer layers for evening. It’s wise to include some thermal underwear for the outdoor evening tour. As we’re sitting still a fair bit for this, it can get very chilly. Ayers Rock Resort is quite casual in dress, as the majority of people are travellers.
During the day, it’s important to wear comfortable and functional clothing. Shorts, ¾ pants, cargo pants or jeans are good for daywear. Make sure they’re appropriate colours/fabrics for sitting down on rocks and dusty surfaces. Our explorations may take us into places where we need to sit on the ground.
“Smart casual” would be a good choice for evening. Jeans, closed in shoes, a nice jacket or cardigan over your top will be more than enough. Shawls always come in handy too, as you can layer for warmth and they look and feel great.
Our hotel does have a laundry room where you can use washing machines and dryers, free of charge. Washing powder is also supplied. So, if you need to wash a few items, and don’t want to use the laundry service, you have a DIY option.
Around Uluru, we’ll be doing quite a bit of walking – slow in pace and on level ground. We’ll be stopping, tuning in and being in the flow of guidance, so it won’t be brisk hiking.
At Kata Tjuta, the Valley of the Winds walk has a rocky climb that’s very manageable. Again, we will go at slow pace, so it won’t be strenuous. And let me assure you, the climb is worth it to explore the energy of the domes.
I recommend comfortable, supportive runners/hiking shoes for daily wear. Remember there’s red dust everywhere, so if you’re thinking of bringing white shoes, be prepared for a lot of cleaning when you return home!
For our Field of Light experience, we’ll be out in the open air of the desert, and walking through the art installation. Our floor will be red ochre soil, so closed-in runners are the most practical choice for this tour. It will get quite chilly on this tour, so ensure you have a very warm jacket and a beanie.
Where we’ll Dine
All our included meals (breakfast and dinner) will be in the resort’s restaurants. Buffet breakfast (which is a huge treat!) will be in the Ilkari restaurant in Sails in the Desert, and we’ll also enjoy a couple of buffet dinners in this same spot.
Other dinners will be in the Walpa Bar at Sails, or Gecko’s restaurant in Town Square, and lunch is also available at a few places here. There’s an IGA store where you can purchase drinking water, snacks and anything else you may need. It’s also quite a good resource for lunches, as they have sandwiches, yoghurt, fruit and bakery items there too.
Town Square also has a sandwich bar and a cheekily named Asian take-away called “Ayers Wok Cafe”.
The restaurants have vegetarian and gluten free options, and I’ll make sure the tour operators are advised of your individual dietary requirements, where necessary.
Some links to explore…
Ayers Rock Resort has a comprehensive website, which I suggest you browse through to familiarise yourself. Take a look at the layout of the resort too. We’re in easy walking distance to Town Square. Here are some links for you to browse through:
Ayers Rock Resort
Our Accommodation
Desert Awakenings Tour
Field of Light experience
Your Support and Care
It’s very important to me that you feel supported and connected during this whole journey. You’ve all experienced heightened, powerful energy before, and in Uluru this will be magnified by the unique power of the place itself.
In addition to our channelled wisdom on Unity Consciousness, our group connections will give grounding and integration processes from the Star Ancestors each day, which will help you restructure and re-align.
If at any time, you feel you need to share privately with me, or need support to work through a strong energy awakening, please message me straight away.
Sometimes we just need a little extra healing energy to support our journey. Don’t hold back… get in touch with me and we’ll work through it together.
Keeping in Contact
Whilst we at Uluru, I’ll send group messages via mobile phone if arrangements need to be changed, or meeting times confirmed.
Please make sure you have my mobile number in your phone:
Belinda’s Mobile
0418 961 388
I’ll also send a message to you all with my room number, once we’ve all checked in.
Packing Checklist
An outline of what to bring with you, in addition to your usual travel supplies…
- Comfortable runners/hiking shoes
- Casual shoes for around the resort (I use hiking sandals like Teva or similar)
- Closed in evening shoes for dinner
- Cap or hat
- Sunscreen
- Lavender/tea tree oil or insect repellent (although it’s mostly flies, not mosquitoes, so I don’t usually bother with this)
- Re-fillable water bottle
- Layered clothing – enough for 5 nights and 5 days. Include comfortable, practical day wear and warm “smart casual” evening wear.
- Thermal underwear and warm socks for the outdoor evening tour.
- Very warm jacket for early morning and night. It really does get cold at these times, so please pack adequate warm gear. If you feel the cold a lot, pack a thermal singlet to wear for the Desert Awakenings tour and Field of Light experience, in addition to your warm jacket.
- Beanie, gloves & scarf
- Small backpack – to carry your water bottle, snacks, camera, phone, and whatever else you need when we’re walking around.
- Swimmers, if you’d like to try out the hotel pool. Whilst it’s warm during the day, the pool can be quite chilly. Towels are supplied.
- Toiletries. Some of these are supplied in your room and replenished each day when the room is serviced. They include the basics of shampoo, conditioner, body wash, body lotion and shower cap.
Our Facebook Connection Group
About three weeks prior to our journey, I’ll invite you to a private Facebook group where we can all connect and introduce ourselves. This is a great opportunity to get to know each other a little before we meet in person.
Attunement processes will be uploaded here for you to access. It’s also a great place to ask questions, because often others are wondering the same thing! We’re a small group, so connecting and sharing is important to keep an open, clear flow amongst us all as we take this adventure together.
This Facebook group will also remain open for three weeks after we return, as an energy support and place to share your experiences and photos. Remember, you’ll also receive a one hour Sacred Soul Alchemy session with me when you return, to help you individually integrate the new energies and feel into how they’ll work in your life.
I’m so looking forward to this magical journey with you all! I’ll be in touch each month before we leave with any energy updates.
Much love and radiance
PS: If you’d like a printable copy of this information, right-click on this link to download the PDF: 2019 Welcome Pack
