Beckons has announced plans for a new, ultra-luxury lodge set amongst the red sand dunes of Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa.

The retreat is the first new build for the portfolio since the brand’s launch in March 2026. Plans have been approved following ecological, heritage and sacred sites assessments and consultation with Traditional Custodians.

Further details, including the lodge name and opening date, are expected to be announced as construction timelines are finalised, with current projections pointing to an early-2028 opening.

The new lodge will be an intimate nine-suite retreat set low in the dune landscape adjacent to Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park, with views of Uluṟu from the restaurant, bar and lounge and every guest suite.

Designed by Australia-based JAWS Architects, the property sits lightly among the dunes, the inspiration for its materials, tones and textures drawn entirely from the landscape of the Red Centre. Eight Desert Suites and one multi-room Desert Pavilion each open to private plunge pools and outdoor daybeds set with luxury swags for stargazing.

First Nations art and culture are central to the guest experience. Each suite features a unique commissioned work interpreting Kungkarangkalpa (Seven Sisters), a significant Aṉangu Creation story told in the stars above the Central and Western Deserts.

Ongoing partnerships with Ernabella Arts, Tjanpi Desert Weavers, Tjala Arts and the APY Centre Collective create opportunities for respectful cultural exchange, while expert guides lead guests through landscapes shaped by stories thousands of years in the making.

The closest luxury accommodation to Uluṟu, the new retreat brings a distinct dimension to the Beckons presence in the Red Centre. The new offering will be intimate in scale, architecturally immersed in the dune landscape, grounded in a genuine First Nations cultural exchange and offering a highly personalised, guided experience of Australia’s extraordinary outback.

The multi-million-dollar project marks the next chapter in Beckons global growth strategy. The new build expands Beckons Australian portfolio alongside Southern Ocean Lodge, Longitude 131°, Capella Lodge, Silky Oaks Lodge and The Louise, and reinforces the growing platform behind Huka Lodge in New Zealand, Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge in Canada, and Tierra Atacama and Tierra Patagonia in Chile. Looking ahead, Beckons aims to expand beyond Australia, bringing its signature luxury lodge experience to new destinations across other continents.

“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,” says Michael Crawford, Beckons Chief Executive Officer. “At Beckons, the most memorable journeys create a genuine connection to place. Here, that means personally guided experiences that reveal the ancient stories of Country and sky, and the living heritage of this remarkable landscape.”