Voyages to open first spa in the heart of Australia

You've woken early to see the sun rise over Uluru (Ayers Rock); you've trekked through the ancient domes of Kata Tjuta (The Olgas); and you've seen the sunset 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.

Opening in late April 2008, Voyages Ayers Rock Resort Spa will bring pampering and indulgence to Uluru (Ayers Rock) and will become the seventh spa in the Voyages group, joining award-winning spas Lizard Island's Azure Spa, Silky Oaks Healing Waters Spa, Dunk Island's Spa of Peace and Plenty, Heron Island's Aqua Soul Spa and Cradle Mountain Lodge's Waldheim Spa.

Providing the perfect way to relax and unwind after a busy day enjoying the many and varied activities (camel treks, Harley rides, helicopter flights, guided walks, aboriginal culture tours), the Spa will also give guests a serene and calm environment from which to contemplate and reflect on the ancient spirituality of this magnificent monolith and the surrounding desert.

Chris Tallent, Chief Executive Officer, Voyages Hotels and Resorts, said: "Guests pack so many activities in during their stay with us - from early morning tours to Uluru and sunset tours to Kata Tjuta - that many tell us they wish they'd stayed longer to simply enjoy the unique landscape they're in. Being able to indulge in a massage or a spa therapy treatment, which has been specifically designed to reflect the tranquility and beauty of this amazing environment, will be the ideal way to wind down after a hard day's touring.

“At a cost of $1.8 million, the Spa will be built at Sails in the Desert Hotel, Voyages' five-star property, 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 showers and spa baths on the verandah. The look and feel of the Spa will reflect the environment, with warm slates, browns and shades of ochre, cleverly incorporating the outside beauty of the surrounding wilderness.

“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."

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.

Find out more at Voyages.com.