Alice Springs
Australia · Northern Territory · 545 m
Description
Alice Springs is the heart of the Australian Outback and the cultural centre of the Red Centre. Set on the traditional lands of the Arrernte people and framed by the ancient MacDonnell Ranges, the town is known for its Aboriginal art, pioneering and Outback heritage, and striking desert landscapes. Alice Springs combines First Nations culture with the distinctive way of life of remote Central Australia, reflected in institutions such as the Royal Flying Doctor Service and the School of the Air. As the starting point of the famous Larapinta Trail and an important gateway to the natural wonders of the Red Centre, the town is an ideal base for exploring dramatic gorges, secluded waterholes and vast desert landscapes, as well as Uluṟu, Kata Tjuṯa and Kings Canyon.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 2 to 4 days (optimal 3 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: June – July
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- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Tjoritja / West MacDonnell National Park
- Alice Springs Desert Park
- Larapinta Trail(Multi-day trip)
- Simpsons Gap (Rungutjirpa)
- Standley Chasm (Angkerle Atwatye)
- Ormiston Gorge(Day trip)
- Ellery Creek Big Hole (Udepata)(Day trip)
- Redbank Gorge(Day trip)
- Serpentine Gorge(Day trip)
- Mount Sonder (Rwetyepme)(Day trip)
- Alice Springs Telegraph Station Historical Reserve
- Anzac Hill (Untyeyetwelye)
- Royal Flying Doctor Service Alice Springs Visitor Centre
- Alice Springs School of the Air Experience
- Araluen Cultural Precinct
- Museum of Central Australia
- Women's Museum of Australia & Old Gaol
- Olive Pink Botanic Garden
- Alice Springs Reptile Centre
- Kangaroo Sanctuary
- Outback Camel Riding
- East MacDonnell Ranges(Day trip)
- Emily Gap (Anthwerrke)(Day trip)
- Jessie Gap (Yeperenye)(Day trip)
- Trephina Gorge Nature Park(Day trip)
- N'Dhala Gorge Nature Park(Day trip)
- Rainbow Valley Conservation Reserve(Day trip)
Getting there
- Airports:
- ASP
- Train stations:
- Alice Springs, Macdonnell