Australis Kauyeken

The Resort and Its Setting

Australis Kauyeken sits on RN3 in Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, in a part of the world where the Andes finally run out of land and meet the Southern Ocean. It's an independently run property rather than part of a large international chain, and it holds an RCI affiliation, meaning owners can use their week to trade into RCI's wider network of resorts as well as stay put in Ushuaia. Google reviewers currently rate it 3.9 out of 5 from 35 reviews — a reasonable showing for a lodging property in such a remote, logistically challenging location.

Ushuaia and the Surrounding Area

Ushuaia markets itself, fairly accurately, as the "End of the World," and it's the main departure point for Antarctic expedition cruises as well as a base for exploring Tierra del Fuego on land. Within easy reach of the resort you'll find Tierra del Fuego National Park, the only coastal national park in Argentina, with trekking trails running along the Beagle Channel. The Beagle Channel itself runs right past the city and is the usual setting for boat tours to see sea lions, penguins and lighthouses. History buffs can ride the old narrow-gauge End of the World Train through the national park, visit the Museo del Fin del Mundo in town, or hike up to Martial Glacier and Pico Martial for panoramic views over the channel. Ushuaia's weather is famously changeable, so days here tend to mix outdoor excursions with time spent in the town's restaurants and shops.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

If you own a week at Australis Kauyeken and are thinking about selling or renting it out, BidMyTimeshare.com works as a direct owner-to-buyer marketplace: you list your week yourself, set your own asking price, and pay only a one-time listing fee — no commission is taken when the sale or rental goes through. Buyers and renters contact you directly through the platform rather than through a broker.

Because Australis Kauyeken is independently operated, any resale transfer is handled through the resort's own owners' association or management company rather than a large hotel-brand transfer desk. Before agreeing on a price with a buyer, sellers should confirm directly with the resort what the current transfer fee is, whether the association holds a right of first refusal on resales, and what the current annual maintenance fee is — none of these figures are publicly listed, so getting them in writing from the resort protects both sides of the deal. Buyers should ask the same questions before committing, and should clarify exactly what transfers with the week: in most independent-resort resales this is the usage right itself, not necessarily any banked points or prior RCI exchange credits the seller may have accrued, which typically do not carry over to a new owner.

For renters, the appeal of a week here lies less in resort amenities and more in the destination: easy access to Tierra del Fuego National Park, Beagle Channel boat trips, and Antarctic departures makes this a practical base for a one-off trip to the far south of the continent, rather than a repeat-visit beach week.

Practical Notes for Owners and Buyers

Ushuaia runs on Argentine time (ART, UTC-3), which differs from nearby Chilean Patagonia — worth flagging to renters coordinating tours or transfers. The only way in by air is via Ushuaia International Airport (USH), usually connecting through Buenos Aires, so renters should budget realistically for travel time. Given the remoteness, owners renting out a week should be upfront with guests about transport logistics to and from the resort and the practicality of booking regional tours in advance.