Uluru...the ultimate Christmas gift....

Why is it every year Christmas seems to come around earlier?  Is it just that we are getting older and time is so precious and we are all so busy?  I think it is the latter, what do you think?  

Of course our minds turn to holidays as well as gifts and I wonder have you booked your vacation yet?   I was thinking about this and wondered about Uluru, this has to be the ultimate gift with lasting memories.

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Wouldn't that be memorable?  ....why not give yourself and/or someone you love the ultimate gift this Christmas, lasting memories enriched with a new understanding of the majestic living cultural landscape of Australia's "spiritual heart" Uluru...Visit the website

During the Christmas holiday period there are many activities including, I believe, the already popular free daily Indigenous activities at Ayers Rock Resort...Here 

There is the ability to participate and engage in activities such as boomerang and spear throwing and traditional Indigenous games...here

Watch world-renowned artists from Maruku Arts demonstrate the technique of fine poker work on wooden artefacts synonymous to Central Australian Aboriginal art.....Visit the website

Image - Ayersrockresort.com.au

There are many and varied types of accommodation...for instance there is relaxed dining under the desert sky...here...a real treat....or for those who enjoy to stay within their comfort zone, there are many hotels from 3 star to a luxurious 4 1/2 star from which to choose...there is a variety of dining experiences...perhaps you might enjoy grilling a barramundi on the BBQ...so many choices....Here

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Image - desertgardenshotel.com

One thing is definite, if you are still deciding where to go this Christmas, then you will need to book quickly....

Next week more Christmas gifts.....Wendy

 Paul Bangay's Garden....23 & 24 November...a must see

I have been an avid admirer of Paul Bangay and the wonderful magic he works with gardens and to see his own garden is really something special.  His garden along with Stuart Rattle's Musk Farm, are open on Saturday & Sunday 23-24 November...I have not seen Stuart Rattle's Musk Farm, but I believe that it is well worth the visit...for both gardens tickets available on line...Click here...

All images - Paul Bangay

Paul is arguably Australia's pre-eminent garden designer...here is a small glimpse of his beautiful garden...a short drive via Daylesford....for directions see his website.... Here

Paul is also a proud member on the board for "The Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation" committed to ensuring the learning of cooking and food growing for children nationally...proceeds will be donated to this excellent cause.    Stonefields is the focus of a new Paul Bangay book with photography by Simon Griffiths just released and will be available to purchase at Stonefields on 23 and 24 November...here

Be quick to get your tickets, this is fabulous......Wendy

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