Beckons has plans to develop an ultra-luxury retreat near Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park, marking the first new-build project since the luxury lodge portfolio launched in March 2026.
The nine-suite property has received development approval following ecological, heritage and sacred site assessments, as well as consultation with Traditional Custodians. Construction timelines are still being finalised, with the retreat expected to open in early 2028.
Located among the red sand dunes adjacent to Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park, the property will comprise eight Desert Suites and a multi-room Desert Pavilion. All accommodation will feature views of Uluṟu, private plunge pools and outdoor daybeds.
The retreat will include a restaurant, bar and lounge overlooking Uluṟu and will sit a short distance from Beckons’ existing Longitude 131° property. According to the company, it will be the closest luxury accommodation to Uluṟu.
Designed to reflect the surrounding landscape, the retreat will incorporate First Nations culture into the guest experience. Each suite will feature commissioned artwork inspired by the Kungkarangkalpa (Seven Sisters) Creation story, while partnerships with Ernabella Arts, Tjanpi Desert Weavers, Tjala Arts and the APY Centre Collective will support cultural experiences led by local stories and traditions.
The project expands Beckons’ portfolio, which includes Southern Ocean Lodge, Longitude 131°, Capella Lodge, Silky Oaks Lodge and The Louise in Australia, Huka Lodge in New Zealand, Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge in Canada, and Tierra Atacama and Tierra Patagonia in Chile.
“One of the world’s most powerful and spiritually significant landscapes, Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa is an extraordinary place to deepen our presence in Australia and grow our global footprint,” said Michael Crawford, CEO of Beckons.
