You must go. Alice Springs invitation to explore Australia’s remote interior is the ultimate holiday experience. The town called ‘Alice’ is a natural springboard to explore the wonders of an ancient landscape.
Alice Springs started life as a connection (overland telegraph line in 1872 and continues the role as the premier hospitality host showcasing an authentic outback Australia holiday.
ABORIGINAL ARTS AND CRAFTS – GO SHOPPING IN ALICE SPRINGS
Alice Springs is a superb repository of galleries, cooperatives and shops. Unmissable are the Tjanpi Desert Weavers’ woven pieces from earrings to sculptural dingoes; and Iltja Ntjarra (Many Hands) Art Centre, a not-for-profit committed to maintaining cultural connections of Western Arrernte artists.
Explore Albert Namatjira’s birthplace, home of world renown Aboriginal artist Albert Namatjira. His home was in the settlement of Hermannsburg (an easy 1.5-hour drive west of Alice Springs). A great day trip for culture buffs with a museum, the Kata Anga Tea Rooms and wander around the Namatjira Gallery, with original Albert Namatjira paintings and works on display.
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ANZAC HILL
Panoramic photo location
ROYAL FLYING DOCTORS MUSEUM
Fascinating insight into the critical role of medical services in outback Australia.
OVERLAND TELEGRAPH HILL
Stroll through the heritage precinct of Alice Springs, the Telegraph Station, the original site of Alice Springs’ the settlement born out the need for an overland telegraph line from Adelaide to Darwin.
ROAD TRANSPORT HALL OF FAME
Road trains, freight supply chains connects the outback to coastal Australia.
ALICE SPRINGS SCHOOL OF THE AIR VISITOR CENTRE
Find out what it’s like to manage a truely online school system.
ALICE SPRINGS – A DESERT GOLF COURSE
A stark contrast between swaths of manicured greens and the red austere beauty of the MacDonnell Ranges. Play golf surrounded by a desert.
WILDLIFE, FLORA AND FAUNA – ALICE SPRINGS OUTBACK DESTINATIONS
ALICE SPRINGS DESERT PARK
Glorious collection of local flora and fauna. Don’t miss the birds of prey live presentation nor the traditional Aboriginal presentation of tools and artefacts.
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ALICE SPRINGS REPTILE CENTRE
Meet skinks, goannas, thorny devils and frill-necked lizards. Reptiles galore inhabiting the red centre both rare and endangered, are usually not easy to spot in the outback. The Reptile Centre makes this easy.
ALICE SPRINGS KANGAROO SANCTUARY
Orphan kangaroos and wallabies are endearing. Hand feed baby ‘joeys’ and listen to the story of the importance of caring for abandoned animals.
‘ALICE’ IS A SPRINGBOARD TO OGLE THE BEAUTY OF ORMISTON GORGE & SIMPSONS GAP – WEST MacDONNELL RANGES
Alice Springs backdrop is the magnificent MacDonnell Ranges.
- Rockpools, swim in waterholes
- Picture postcard scenery, the classic Aussie outback colour palate of ochre, gold, burnt orange and faded green Mulga shrubs
- Walks through through chasms and gorges
- Rock wallabies, birds of prey soaring overhead
- Vegetation semi-arid sun loving Mulga (Acacia aneura), the dominant plant of Australia’s interior. A shrub or small tree in appearance, with tiny yellow flowers in clumps creating the appearance of spikes
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WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO EXPLORE THE MACDONNELL RANGES, NORTHERN TERRITORY?
For visitors unfamiliar with self driving in outback conditions the best way to explore the MacDonnell Ranges National Park is on a guided tour.
Visitors can explore the park on a camel, hot air ballooning or a scenic helicopter ride.
Active hikers can consider trekking one or more of the 12 sections of the Larapinta Trail.
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HOW FAR IS ALICE SPRINGS FROM …
| ORMISTON GORGE West MacDonnell Ranges | 135 km |
| SIMPSONS GAP West MacDonnell Ranges | 23.5 km |
| OCHRE PITS | 112 km |
| ULURU | 468 km |
| KINGS CANYON | 332 km |
| Kata Tjuta, OLGAS | 494 km |
| DARWIN | 1,496 km |
| ADELAIDE | 1,534 km |
There are a number of tour providers organising day trips to Uluru from Alice Springs. The time spent on the road is in excess of 6 hours. A very long day with 2 – 3 hours spent at Australia’s premier natural attraction. You will not view either the sunrise or sunset at Uluru.
Uluru is one of the top natural attractions in Australia. The sunset is stupendous meaning a minimum of an overnight stay at the Red Rock of Australia.
Alice Springs is on the Stuart Highway however it’s 1,500 km (approx) from Adelaide / Darwin. This is a massive distance. Plan a Stuart Highway road trip and schedule a minimum of 3 days to arrive in Alice. This is a popular domestic tourist option. Overseas visitors usually either fly or join a guided tour.
Alice Springs is well connected to the rest of Australia with the Stuart Highway. The Stuart Highway is the aerial road connection between Adelaide and Darwin. Alice Springs airport is connected to Australia’s major cities. There are several long distance bus services. The luxury Ghan has scheduled stops in Alice Springs and Katherine. The Ghan route is between Adelaide and Darwin (3 days / 2 nights).
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