Just a heads up to any tourist who wishes to buy a beer at Ayers Rock resort. Yesterday I dropped in after a long drive. I figured I would have a cold beer with lunch and be on my way. I was refused a beer due to the fact that I was not a "guest" at the resort. Not a big issue in my mind but a cold beer would have gone down extremely well. The bar man said it was NT law and pointed to the sign behind him hanging on the wall. Yep - sure enough it said that under NT Law I had to be over 18 and a resident or guest at the resort.

I didn't argue but being "denied" a cold beer with my lunch is not a great feeling. I am now wondering what law is this guy talking about? To what purpose? What moron legislated this law. What about all the tourists who do a day trip to the Rock, campers passing by etc - all denied as well?

I also witnessed a man being denied a second beer after he bought a pint and drank it at the bar and then ordered another one. The barman said "no" - the customer was not allowed to drink at the bar but must sit down on a chair and sip it. The French tourist was puzzled! He was denied a second beer. I am sure he will not return or recommend the Outback Hotel to anyone.

Lastly, I saw an Aboriginal family ordering some take away from the food shop and they were approached by security guards asking them questions as to the purpose of their visit. They did not ask the white family these questions.


What is up with this place?