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Alice Springs

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Nature & Parks · Specialty Museums · Lookouts
The Heart of Central Australia
Situated right in the heart of Australia, Alice Springs serves as an urban oasis deep within the country’s parched, desert-like Red Center. Straddling the usually dry Todd River, the hallmarks of Alice Springs are its lush pastures and compact, low-rise buildings. The atmosphere in the city tends to be easygoing and laid-back, not least because of the searing heat that transcends on the area throughout the year. Plan your tour of Alice Springs and Australia travel itinerary using our Australia tour planner.
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    Top Alice Springs tours

    FROM $93 BOOK WITH VIATOR Alice Springs Highlights Half-Day Tour
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    Duration: 4 hours
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    FROM $126 BOOK WITH VIATOR West MacDonnell Ranges Day Trip from Alice Springs
    4.5
    Duration: 10 hours
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    FROM $660 BOOK WITH VIATOR 3-Day Alice Springs to Uluru (Ayers Rock) via Kings Canyon Tour
    4.6
    Duration: 3 days
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    FROM $64 BOOK WITH VIATOR Alice Springs Camel Tour
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    Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
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    FROM $143 BOOK WITH VIATOR Palm Valley 4WD Tour from Alice Springs
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    Duration: 10 hours
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    FROM $142 BOOK WITH VIATOR Palm Valley 4WD Day Tour
    4.8
    Duration: 10 hours
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    FROM $26 BOOK WITH VIATOR Alice Springs Walking Tours
    4.5
    Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
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    FROM $9 BOOK WITH VIATOR Skip the Line: Alice Springs School of the Air Guided Tour Ticket
    5.0
    Duration: 45 to 90 minutes
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    Popular things to do in Alice Springs

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    Walking tour
    Walking tours
    4.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Alice Springs Desert Park ©
    Nature / Park
    Alice Springs Desert Park
    4.4
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Anzac Hill ©
    Lookout
    Anzac Hill
    4.4
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Alice Springs Telegraph Station Historical Reserve ©
    Historic Site
    Alice Springs Telegraph Station Historical Reserve
    4.4
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Museums in Alice Springs

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    Royal Flying Doctor Service Museum ©
    Specialty Museum
    Royal Flying Doctor Service Museum
    4.3
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Alice Springs School of the Air Experience ©
    Specialty Museum
    Alice Springs School of the Air Experience
    4.7
    Duration: 1 hour
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    Road Transport Hallf of Fame ©
    Specialty Museum
    Road Transport Hallf of Fame
    4.4
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Araluen Cultural Precinct ©
    Art Museum
    Araluen Cultural Precinct
    4.4
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Parks in Alice Springs

    The Kangaroo Sanctuary ©
    Nature / Park
    The Kangaroo Sanctuary
    4.9
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Alice Springs Reptile Centre ©
    Nature / Park
    Alice Springs Reptile Centre
    4.3
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Olive Pink Botanic Garden ©
    Garden
    Olive Pink Botanic Garden
    3.7
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Owen Springs Reserve ©
    Nature / Park
    Owen Springs Reserve
    4.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Hidden gems in Alice Springs

    Yubu Napa Art Gallery ©
    Art Gallery
    Yubu Napa Art Gallery
    4.9
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Women's Museum of Australia & Old Gaol Alice Springs
    History Museum
    Women's Museum of Australia & Old Gaol Alice Springs
    4.5
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Simpsons Gap ©
    Outdoor Activity
    Simpsons Gap
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Mount Gillen ©
    Mountain
    Mount Gillen
    5.0
    Duration: 1 hour

    Nature in Alice Springs

    Finke Gorge National Park ©
    National Park
    Finke Gorge National Park
    4.7
    Duration: 8 hours
    Ochre Pits ©
    National Park
    Ochre Pits
    4.3
    Duration: 8 hours
    Chambers Pillar ©
    Geologic Formation
    Chambers Pillar
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Emily Gap ©
    National Park
    Emily Gap
    4.6
    Duration: 8 hours

    Side trips from Alice Springs

    Standley Chasm Angkerle ©
    Cave
    Standley Chasm Angkerle
    West MacDonnell National Park
    3.9
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Trephina Gorge Nature Park ©
    Park
    Trephina Gorge Nature Park
    Red Centre
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Rainbow Valley Conservation Reserve ©
    Valley
    Rainbow Valley Conservation Reserve
    Red Centre
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Tjoritja/West MacDonnell National Park ©
    Mountain
    Tjoritja/West MacDonnell National Park
    Red Centre
    4.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min

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    Where to stay in Alice Springs

    Alice Springs Desert Park ©
    Due to its remote location in arid Central Australia, Alice Springs often surprises visitors with its diverse selection of comfortable and affordable lodgings. The city's hostels serve as the most economical option, with many providing free pickup from the airport. For just a bit more, you can stay at one of the area's motels, providing rooms with views of the McDonnell Ranges, free Wi-Fi, secure off-road parking, and access to private barbecue facilities. Otherwise, check into one of Alice Springs' hotels for a country-club vibe and even more amenities.
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    Places to visit with Alice Springs

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    Tourism Australia

    Message from Tourism Australia

    Surrounded by red dirt and hauntingly beautiful mountain ranges you'll find Alice Springs, a city of arts and events. Alice Springs – known to locals as simply "Alice" – is the beating heart of Australia's Red Centre. It's a great base for exploring the natural wonders of the Northern Territory's outback, including Uluru, Kata Tjuta, Kings Canyon, the West MacDonnell Ranges and their iconic Larapinta Trail, the red sands of the Simpson Desert and the haunting sight of the Devils Marbles. It's also a fascinating spot to explore Australia's Aboriginal culture.
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