Fly into Alice with a Red Centre getaway

Media Release - September 22, 2008

Travellers looking for an exciting getaway can now fly into the spring season with a fantastic Alice Springs adventure that includes a visit to the famed Alice Springs Desert Park, home to an array of arid wildlife and flora. Make the most of the exciting Desert Bird Week, running from Saturday 27 September to Sunday 5 October and discover the secrets of incredible desert birds through a range of interactive and fun activities that appeal to all ages.

An exciting new attraction, Eagle Watch LIVE is your chance to see wild eagles nesting on a cliff-top with the help of a telescope and an expert guide. An event not to be missed as this baby eagle prepares itself for flight and captures the imaginations of locals and visitors. Take a walk through three desert habitats and discover Desert Rivers, Sand Country and the Woodland Habitat, witness free-flying birds of prey in the nature theatre and see rare and endangered animals in the spectacular nocturnal house.

This great holiday deal is valid for travel in early October and will introduce travellers to the warm, red heart of Australia and allows visitors to see, taste and feel the natural and cultural diversity of this bustling centre known as being simple in life, yet big on adventure.

Remaining hotel availability means the package begins at just $228 per person land-only, which includes 2 nights accommodation, breakfast daily and entry into the Alice Springs Desert Park. With the Desert Mob Art Exhibition in town and countless add-on touring options available, this short getaway is sure to be full of memories and highlights.

Some conditions do apply. For more details and bookings phone Territory Discoveries on 13 38 43 or book this Alice Springs holiday package online.

Media contact: Daryl Johnson (02) 8281 9623, daryl.johnson@territorydiscoveries.com