Alice Springs and Surrounds


View from Anzac Hill of Alice Springs township

Why go there?


Nestled between the beautiful MacDonnell Ranges and surrounded by gorges and stark desert plains, the outback township of Alice Springs offers a delicious contrast to the usual holiday experience.

Smack bang in the red centre of Australia, ‘Alice’, as it’s affectionately known, is home to people with a love of warm desert days, clear cool nights, and a sense of adventure.

There’s plenty to see and do on your own, with Indigenous art galleries lining the streets, historic landmarks, self drive trails and animal parks to explore. Or why not choose from the diverse range of cultural and nature based tours; learn about past days, local wildlife and the riches of the surrounding country.


Don't Miss...


Seeing the view over Alice Springs from Anzac Hill
Exploring Standley Chasm & Simpson Gap
Appreciating Aboriginal Art at the local galleries
Hiking through the West MacDonnell Ranges along the Larapinta Trail

Places to visit



How to get there?


Fly to Alice Springs from any capital city
within Australia

Hire a car/campervan and enjoy a driving
adventure to the centre!

Join a tour from Darwin and see the
sights as you travel to Alice Springs.

Relax onboard The Ghan from Adelaide
or Darwin


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  • Alice Springs Heritage Week
    17-23 April 2010
    If you’ve ever wondered how people lived before microwaves, washing machines and even electricity, make your way to the Alice Springs Heritage Festival, where the clock is wound back a century.

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  • Tattersalls Finke Desert Race
    11-14 June 2010
    Come and experience a truly unique outback event. The Finke Desert Race is Australia's premier off-road racing event that attracts bike, car and buggy entries from around Australia and overseas.

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  • Alice Springs Beanie Festival
    11-14 June 2010
    A unique event that celebrates this great Australian icon. It's the place people can come to find the perfect beanie from among more than 4,000 beanies displayed at the Araluen Cultural Precinct in Alice Springs.

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  • Lions Imparja Camel Cup
    10 July 2010
    This quirky, annual event attracts visitors from all over the world. While camels may have a reputation as dedicated 'ships of the desert', these magnificent beasts are certainly not short on personality.

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  • ASSA ABLOY Henley on Todd
    21 August 2010
    A boat race with a difference - on the dry sands of the Todd River. The Henley-On-Todd Regatta is a day of fun where teams and individuals race ‘boats' in the dry bed of the Todd River.

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  • Desert Mob
    10-11 September 2010
    Share the story & history of the Aboriginal arts phenomenon in Central Australia. Desert Mob is an Aboriginal art and fesitval event, held in Alice Springs, that celebrates & defines a living art movement.

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  • Masters Games
    9-16 October 2010
    Alice Springs Masters Games are known as 'The Friendly Games', a unique event that enables mature aged athletes to embrace the thrill of their favourite sport in a friendly environment.

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Holiday Review

As you slowly approach the gaps, chasms & gorges in the West MacDonnell Ranges, you can feel their intense magnitude descend upon you. They will welcome and inspire a sense of exploration & wonder which will leave you with a truly memorable experience! “
Kelli, Holiday Consultant
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