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Alice Springs & Surrounds

A thriving, spirited outback centre, Alice Springs is as famous for the personality of its locals and contemporary and traditional art as the natural wonders, including the stunning Larapinta Trail and the MacDonnell Ranges, which surround it.

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Venture into the deep of Standley Chasm

Surging flood waters over thousands of years are responsible for this remarkable site, which is at its most impressive in the middle of a sunny day where you marvel and the display of colours and formations.
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Admire artworks and meet artists at Tjanpi Desert Weavers in Alice Springs

Watch traditional weavers work wonders to turn native dry desert grasses into quirky, beautiful, contemporary baskets and sculptures to keep their culture strong and provide meaningful employment.
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Explore Alice Springs' rich desert environment at Alice Springs Desert Park

Visit Alice Springs Desert Park to discover the plants, animals, and landscapes of Australia's deserts and their traditional use by Aboriginal people, and see the Territory through fresh eyes.
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Join in the fun in Alice Springs for the ASSA ABLOY Henley-On-Todd Regatta

Head to Alice Springs in August and you won't believe your eyes as a boat race begins on the dry bed of the Todd River. Enjoy the hilarity as teams race their bottomless vessels through the deep sand.
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Enjoy panoramic views around Alice Springs from the Anzac Hill Memorial

Survey Alice Springs and the surrounding ranges from Anzac Hill, the most visited landmark in the outback town and a memorial dedicated to all those who have served in the defence of their country.
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Cool off in the waters of the geologically important Ellery Creek Big Hole

Enjoy a picnic overlooking the red cliffs, large waterhole and sandy creek of this internationally significant geological site in the West MacDonnell Ranges, then dive in for a refreshing swim.
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Walk or cycle Simpsons Gap in Alice Springs' West MacDonnell National Park

Head to Simpson's Gap in the early morning or late afternoon to spot rare black-footed rock wallabies and walk along paths lined with native plants for views of the gap and the West MacDonnell Ranges.
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Roam the MacDonnell Ranges, stretching out on both sides of Alice Springs

The East and West MacDonnell Ranges stretch out for hundreds of kilometres on both sides of Alice Springs and boast famous waterholes, the Ochre Pits, Gosse Bluff, Finke River, and Trephina Gorge.
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Ride the famous desert camels around Alice Springs for a memorable journey

Saddle up and travel around the Alice Springs desert surrounds by the famous camels, or 'ships of the desert', to see the MacDonnell Ranges glow red under orange skies, and learn some camel care tips.
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Enjoy top entertainment on and off the track at the annual camel carnival

Join the Alice Springs characters having a laugh as riders and handlers try to corral the determined racing camels at the annual carnival, and cheer your favourite camel around the outback track.
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Discover Aboriginal lore and stunning views of Alice Springs from Mt Gillen

Be inspired by stunning views over the West MacDonnell Ranges and Alice Springs from atop Mt Gillen, steeped in Aboriginal legend and said to have been formed by the Dog Spirit ancestor 'Uk-nool-ya'.
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Admire the quirky collection of attractions at Aileron in the Red Centre

Take a rest at Aileron, where contenders for best attraction include the roadhouse, the giant Naked Charlie Quartpot Anmatjere Man statue, the Namatjira watercolours, or the annual cricket match.
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Make your way through the unforgettable landscapes of the Simpson Desert

Pass through Alice Springs on an epic four-wheel driving trip along the Binns Track, making sure your camera captures the vibrant red Simpson Desert landscapes, especially around the Old Andado Track.
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Acquaint yourself with the curious little thorny devil lizard

Get acquainted with the strange thorny devil lizard, the only species in its genus. Visit a reptile park to check out the conical spines and watch it change colour according to the soil it crosses.

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Top 10 things to do

- Larapinta Trail
  
  Hike all 223 kilometres through the West MacDonnell Ranges, or tackle just a few of the 12 sections through ancient landscape and graded by ability.
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- Hot air ballooning
  
  Float silently over the rugged West MacDonnell Ranges as the sun rises and experience one of the most popular Australian outback adventures.
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- Festivals and events
  
  From the adrenalin rush of the Finke Desert Race to the art markets and community events around town, there's plenty to keep you entertained in Alice.
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- Art galleries
  
  The small but lively centre of Alice Springs has a big reputation for Aboriginal artwork – one of the oldest living traditions in the world.
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- MacDonnell Ranges
  
  Explore famous hiking trails, four-wheel drive tracks, swimming holes, and camping spots in an adventure playground called the MacDonnell Ranges.
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- Finke Gorge National Park
  
  Discover the ancient landscapes of Finke Gorge National Park, an important wilderness reserve that protects one of the oldest rivers in the world.
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- Walking and hiking
  
  Discover picturesque gorges, lush watering holes and striking red desert. From short walks to overnight trails, Alice Springs has got you covered.
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- Nature and wildlife
  
  Get ready to experience the magnificent landscapes and unique wildlife of the Red Centre. This region ticks all the right boxes for nature lovers.
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- Guided tours
  
  Coach tours, camel tours, bushwalking and camping tours, and ballooning tours – there are countless ways to get out and about in Alice Springs.
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- Rail journeys
  
  What better way to reach Alice Springs than by passing through the vast Australian outback? The Ghan is one of the country's great rail journeys.
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Places to go in Alice Springs and Surrounds

Alice Springs

Alice Springs & Surrounds

Explore 'Alice', Australia's most famous outback town. Visit historic sites, see local Aboriginal art, or embark on an authentic outback adventure.
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Finke Gorge National Park

Alice Springs & Surrounds

Discover the ancient landscapes of Finke Gorge National Park, an important wilderness reserve that protects one of the oldest rivers in the world.
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Hermannsburg

Alice Springs & Surrounds

The Aboriginal settlement of Hermannsburg is famous as the home of artist Albert Namatjira. It is also a National Trust-listed historic precinct.
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MacDonnell Ranges

Alice Springs & Surrounds

Explore famous hiking trails, four-wheel drive tracks, swimming holes, and camping spots in an adventure playground called the MacDonnell Ranges.
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Northern Alice Region

Alice Springs & Surrounds

Rugged beauty and vast gemfields make the region north of Alice Springs a must see. It is also home to the off-road tracks of the Tanami Desert.
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Rainbow Valley

Alice Springs & Surrounds

An easy day trip from Alice Springs, Rainbow Valley's coloured rocks light up in the early morning and late afternoon, offering spectacular viewing.
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Simpson Desert

Alice Springs & Surrounds

See the brilliant wildflowers, rare pine trees and unique wildlife that thrive in the deep red sands and rolling dunes of the Simpson Desert.
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Larapinta Trail

Hike all 223 kilometres through the West MacDonnell Ranges, or tackle just a few of the 12 sections through ancient landscape and graded by ability.
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West MacDonnell National Park

Tick off many Alice Springs highlights in the national park, home to famous waterholes, the Ochre Pits, Gosse Bluff, Hermannsburg, and Finke River.
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Redbank Gorge

Float on an airbed down the year-round cold waters of Redbank Gorge after a walk along the creekbed, then embark on Section 12 of the Larapinta Trail.
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Chambers Pillar Historical Reserve

Gaze up at Chambers Pillar, a spectacular solitary column towering 40 metres above the Simpson Desert plain and most dramatic at sunrise and sunset.
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Ellery Creek Big Hole

Enjoy a picnic overlooking the red cliffs, large waterhole and sandy creek of this important geological site, take a walk, and finish off with a swim.
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Outback Ballooning

Float high over the Outback and be treated to the spectacular colours of sunrise over Uluru and the MacDonnell Ranges, followed by a picnic breakfast.
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Darwin Sundowner

Alice Springs

Finke Gorge National Park

Hermannsburg

MacDonnell Ranges

Northern Alice Region

Rainbow Valley

Simpson Desert

Alice Springs & Surrounds

Alice Springs & Surrounds

A thriving, spirited outback centre, Alice Springs is as famous for the personality of its locals and contemporary and traditional art as the natural wonders, including the stunning Larapinta Trail and the MacDonnell Ranges, which surround it.

Venture into the deep of Standley Chasm

Admire artworks and meet artists at Tjanpi Desert Weavers in Alice Springs

Explore Alice Springs' rich desert environment at Alice Springs Desert Park

Join in the fun in Alice Springs for the ASSA ABLOY Henley-On-Todd Regatta

Enjoy panoramic views around Alice Springs from the Anzac Hill Memorial

Cool off in the waters of the geologically important Ellery Creek Big Hole

Walk or cycle Simpsons Gap in Alice Springs' West MacDonnell National Park

Roam the MacDonnell Ranges, stretching out on both sides of Alice Springs

Ride the famous desert camels around Alice Springs for a memorable journey

Enjoy top entertainment on and off the track at the annual camel carnival

Discover Aboriginal lore and stunning views of Alice Springs from Mt Gillen

Admire the quirky collection of attractions at Aileron in the Red Centre

Make your way through the unforgettable landscapes of the Simpson Desert

Acquaint yourself with the curious little thorny devil lizard

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Top 10 things to do

Larapinta Trail

Hot air ballooning

Festivals and events

Art galleries

MacDonnell Ranges

Finke Gorge National Park

Walking and hiking

Nature and wildlife

Guided tours

Rail journeys

Places to go in Alice Springs and Surrounds

Alice Springs

Alice Springs & Surrounds

Finke Gorge National Park

Alice Springs & Surrounds

Hermannsburg

Alice Springs & Surrounds

MacDonnell Ranges

Alice Springs & Surrounds

Northern Alice Region

Alice Springs & Surrounds

Rainbow Valley

Alice Springs & Surrounds

Simpson Desert

Alice Springs & Surrounds

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