My flight didn't leave until late afternoon so I took the opportunity to sleep in late, explore the resort, and have a nice lunch.

Mission accomplished.

I didn't really need a third day at Uluru, but seeing this area was so important to me that I booked it anyway... just in case the weather was bad, my flight was delayed, or some other unforeseen circumstance interfered with my plans. I've been traveling way too long to expect everything to go perfectly (even though it really did). Even so, I actually wish that I had more time so I could visit Kings Canyon and see Alice Springs, but there's more to Australia I have yet to explore.

Before leaving for the airport, I went to the hotel lookout for a last glimpse of Uluru...

...and said my goodbye to that magnificent giant red rock.