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  • Dining and Eating Out (12)
    1. Barra on Todd Restaurant and Bar The Barra on Todd Restaurants is Alice's first seafood inspired restaurant. Come along and experience the stylish surrounds and contemporary cuisine. Barra on Todd's menu pays homage to its namesake, with a variety of barramundi dishes, and meat lovers, and vegetarians haven't been forgotten either.
    2. Bojangles Saloon and Dining Room Bojangles Saloon and Dining Room, located in Alice Springs, is just like a licensed museum. Grab a cold beer and wander around as you view Australia’s history through the vast collection of memorabilia on display.
    3. Casa Nostra Restaurant Book a table at the popular Casa Nostra for a great Italian meal in the heart of Alice Springs. Casa Nostra is an old-school pizza and pasta place in the east of the city that is as popular for its hospitality as it is for its great food.
    4. Coolamon Cafe When you visit the Alice Springs Desert Park, make time for a meal at the Coolamon Café. Located within the park, the cafe offers a full dining experience set to the sounds of native birds and wildlife and with dramatic views of the West MacDonnell Ranges.
    5. Hanuman Restaurant Alice Springs Book ahead to secure a table at one of the city's culinary 'must-do's - Hanuman. The Hanuman combines Asian-style decor and the Central Australian desert landscape with a distinctive menu of Thai, Indian and Nonya cuisine.
    6. Kwerralye Cafe The Kwerralye is a Karen Sheldon Catering training initiative as part of the Future Stars Project under the Australian Government Indigenous Employment Program.
    7. Red Ochre Grill Restaurant Sample Australian cuisine prepared using traditional indigenous foods at the Red Ochre Grill Restaurant in Alice Springs.
    8. Seasons Restaurant Residents of Alice Springs are so lucky to live and work in a state that offers such a fantastic and diverse array of bush and wild foods where the flavours do all the work and Seasons Restaurant just showcase it.
    9. Springs Located within the DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs, Springs is open daily for breakfast. Springs offers a continental breakfast or full breakfast daily from 6am to 10am. While sipping on a cup of tea or coffee in this casual bistro-style restaurant, enjoy the views over the landscaped gardens to the majestic MacDonnell Ranges.
    10. Sunaraas Gourmet Bistro and Bar Enjoy Australian cuisine influenced by the flavours of Asia in air-conditioned comfort at the base of the magnificently rugged MacDonnell Ranges. At Sunaraas Gourmet Bistro and Bar in Alice Springs local produce and Australian seafood are used to create unique and flavoursome dishes.
    11. The Juicy Rump The Juicy Rump is a dining and entertainment venue in Alice Springs. Enjoy a drink on the spacious deck looking out at the MacDonnell Ranges, enjoy a generous meal, or catch the game on the big screen.
    12. The Overlanders Steakhouse For a hearty meal head to the Overlanders Steakhouse, a welcoming restaurant located in the building that was once the Alice Springs town hall. The steakhouse has a long history of offering unique dining experiences.
  • Entertainment (3)
    1. Araluen Arts Centre The Araluen Arts Centre is the focal point of Alice Springs' performing and visual arts scene, incorporating a series of art galleries and a professional theatre.
    2. Gemtree Caravan and Tourist Park Gemtree, a quiet bush caravan park, 140 kilometres from Alice Springs on the Plenty Highway, is located at the Gateway to the Central Australian gemfields. The billabong, at the entry to the park, attracts a wide variety of birdlife and the 100 hectare property has a popular 3.5 kilometre nature trail along which many plant species have been identified. A coloured guide booklet to describe the plants and birds seen along the way can be borrowed at reception.
    3. Lasseters Hotel Casino Nestled at the foot of the spectacular West MacDonnell Ranges, Lasseters Hotel Casino is the centre of excitement in Alice Springs. You can enjoy great entertainment, dining and gaming. Try your hand at blackjack, roulette or other games including slot machines and TAB facilities.
  • Galleries, Museums and Collections (23)
    1. Adelaide House Museum Journey to the heart of Alice Springs and be inspired by Rev John Flynn’s historic vision for the bush.
    2. Alice Springs School of the Air A virtual journey in 'The World's Largest Classroom' will leave you enlightened and inspired. The film and guide presentations reveal stories about the school and its students, sharing a distinctive history, outback lifestyle and world-renowned innovations of this uniquely Australian school.
    3. Central Australian Aviation Museum Located in the original Connellan Airways hangar on the site of Alice Springs' first air strip, the museum houses early flying doctor planes, a restored DC3 and other historical aircraft and aviation memorabilia. View the remains of the 'Kookaburra', and learn the tragic story of its crew who perished in the Tanami Desert searching for Kingsford-Smith, the famous Australian Aviator.
    4. Central Craft Watch artists at work printing silk, creating jewellery, pottery, and woodwork, and buy souvenirs from the shop at Central Craft in Alice Springs.
    5. Fred McKay Museum At the Fred McKay Museum you can gain a new insight into the lives of the people who live in the outback. Be inspired by the story of Rev Fred McKay - a much loved and respected friend of the many people who came to pioneer new lifestyles in the outback. He helped to develop hospitals, medical services, and hostels for school children and supported bush mothers.
    6. Hartley Street School Visit Hartley Street School to see how outback children were educated in the early twentieth century. It was the first official school building in Alice Springs, and it was here that the first School of the Air address. Explore the school buildings including the small studio from where the broadcast was made.
    7. Ironwood Arts Located in beautiful surrounds, Ironwood Arts specialises in contemporary indigenous fine art and have a local understanding and knowledge of Central Australia art. Artwork is bought directly from well known and emerging artists and all artwork sold comes with a photograph of the artist and a certificate of authenticity.
    8. Irrkerlantye Arts Irrkerlantye Arts is a vibrant community art centre for Central and Eastern Arrernte people living in Alice Springs and surrounding outstations. They produce a variety of artworks including works on canvas, prints and quality giftware. The artworks and giftware are exhibited and sold in select galleries and stores across Australia.
    9. Iwantja Arts and Crafts Visit Iwantja Arts and Crafts to buy authentic Aboriginal art and crafts and to watch artists at work.
    10. Mbantua Art Gallery and Cultural Museum Alice Springs Mbantua Art Gallery specialises in exhibiting and selling the work of Utopia artists. The associated Cultural Museum is dedicated to indigenous traditional life and the life and work of artist Emily Kame Kngwarreye.
    11. Muk Muk Fine Art See Aboriginal artworks from the Red Centre, plus new works by leading contemporary artists on show at Muk Muk Fine Art in Alice Springs. Muk Muk Fine Art showcases a diverse range of artworks by Aboriginal working in the Utopia and Central and Western Desert areas, as well as a selection of Australian contemporary artists such as Jasper Knight and Adam Cullen.
    12. Museum of Central Australia Central Australia's unique natural and geological history is explained at the Museum of Central Australia in Alice Springs. In the exhibitions that describe the evolution of the landscape and the fascinating creatures that inhabited it you will see meteorite fragments, fossils and interpretive displays as well as a replica of the ancient Alcoota waterhole. At this internationally significant fossil site a giant freshwater crocodile and the largest bird that ever lived were discovered.
    13. National Pioneer Womens Hall of Fame A museum of national importance founded in 1993 by Molly Clark from Old Andado Station, the National Pioneer Women's Hall of Fame celebrates the special contribution of women to Australia's heritage.
    14. National Road Transport Hall of Fame The National Road Transport Hall of Fame is a museum that is unique to most other road transport museums throughout the world in that it has taken a lateral approach to the restoration of its world. Vehicles are props to the trials and tribulations of road transport pioneers covering all forms of road transport, from the camel strings of old to today’s modern roadtrains and stretchliner coaches.
    15. Ngurratjuta Iltja Ntjarra Many Hands Art Centre At Alice Spring's Ngurratjuta Iltja Ntjarra Many Hands Art Centre you can see dot paintings and watercolours on show in the gallery, meet the Aboriginal artists who created them, hear them talk about their paintings, and watch them work.
    16. Old Ghan Heritage Railway and Museum Relive the history of the Old Ghan and the pioneering past as you wander through the Old Ghan Train Museum. Explore the old train and carriages to learn about the legend that is the Old Ghan Train - one of the most famous railways in the world.
    17. Old Timers Traeger Museum Find out how early Territorians lived, worked, travelled and obtained supplies at the Old Timers Traeger Museum.
    18. Papunya Tula Artists Wander through the Papunya Tula Artists gallery to see distinctive and powerful artworks that capture the artist's knowledge of traditional body and sand paintings. Purchase a piece and you are supporting the promotion and preservation of Western Desert culture.
    19. Royal Flying Doctor Service The Royal Flying Doctor Service is an Australian icon and a world first. With the help of Alf Traegers pedal radio and advice from one of Australia's most famous pioneer aviators Hudson Fysh, the Reverend John Flynn's Aerial Service took to the sky on 5 May 1928, to help sick and injured outback pioneers. The organisation now services an area of more than 7,150,000 square kilometres providing a Mantle of Safety to an area larger than Western Europe. The service now has 27 bases Australia wide and maintains 51 aircraft.
    20. Studio Studio is a refreshingly different style of gallery located right in the heart of town and showcases the work of respected local artists and reflects the vibrancy and diversity of the Alice Springs art community. Studio offers a wide range of contemporary Australian and landscape art in a variety of media, and is owned and operated collectively by the artists, with assistance from Leaping Lizards Gallery.
    21. Tangentyere Artists Tangentyere Artists is an Aboriginal art centre renowned for its paintings and local seed jewellery, which is produced by over 400 town camp residents.
    22. Tapatjatjaka Art and Crafts Tapatjatjaka Art and Craft is located in a small Aboriginal community, about 107 kilometres from Alice Springs. Inspired by their striking environment, characterised by red sand hills and desert oaks, the artists create colourful paintings and intriguing wire creations that include animal and bird representations. These inventive sculptures of wire, metal and discarded bits and pieces have been exhibited both nationally and Internationally.
    23. Tjanpi Desert Weavers Tjanpi Desert Weavers are famous for creating quirky human figures, animals and even life-size utes using traditional weaving techniques. Call in at the Tjanpi retail gallery in Alice Springs to peruse and purchase an original piece from the range of fibre sculptures and baskets. Tjanpi also stocks ininti (bats-wing coral) seed jewellery combined with gum nuts painted with traditional designs. If the season is right, you may also pick up a fantastic, brightly coloured beanie for the chilly desert winter nights.
  • Historical Sites and Heritage Locations (20)
    1. Alice Springs Telegraph Station Historical Reserve The Alice Springs Telegraph Station Historical Reserve preserves the original stone buildings of The Telegraph Station, which have been restored with furnishings and artefacts from the early 1900s. Wander through the grounds and buildings and use the special franking stamp to post a letter at the post office.
    2. Araluen Cultural Precinct A self-guided walking tour around the Araluen Cultural Precinct provides a fascinating glimpse into the art, culture and heritage of Central Australia, and into some of the local identities that helped develop the region.
    3. Arltunga Historical Reserve Located 110 kilometres east of Alice Springs, via the East MacDonnell Ranges, the historic town of Arltunga was officially Central Australia's first town and once supported up to 3,000 people. Arltunga was born out of a gold rush in 1887, when alluvial gold was discovered in a dry creek bed. Fortune seekers had to travel 600 kilometres from the Oodnadatta railhead, often on foot, to seek their fortune in a harsh environment. At the time, Alice Springs consisted of just the Overland Telegraph Station, and was little more than an outpost that had expanded as it became the supply base of Arltunga. Mining activity continued in the area for 30 years.
    4. Corroboree Rock Conservation Reserve Corroboree Rock is a dark grey column of dolomite an hour's drive east of Alice Springs. It is one of many sites in the MacDonnell Ranges that is of great importance to the Eastern Arrernte people.
    5. Emily and Jessie Gaps Nature Park Emily and Jessie Gaps are the first noticeable features of the East MacDonnell Ranges as you drive 10 kilometres out of Alice Springs. Pack a picnic, watch the local wildlife, or follow a short walking track into both gaps. At Emily Gap you can see a large rock painting depicting the caterpillar dreaming.
    6. Ewaninga Rock Carvings Conservation Reserve Ewaninga Rock Carvings Conservation Reserve protects petroglyphs - rock engravings made by the early Arrernte Aboriginal people.
The six-hectare reserve is 39 kilometres south of Alice Springs, and offers visitors a new understanding of an ancient culture.
    7. Illamurta Springs Conservation Reserve Discover the peace and beauty of Illamurta Springs Conservation Reserve - one of the NT's most isolated reserves. Located 192 kilomtres south-west of Alice Springs, it encompasses the southern foothills of the James Range, a permanent natural spring where several relict aquatic plant species are found, and the ruins of the Illamurta Police Camp.
    8. John Flynn Memorial Uniting Church John Flynn dreamed of a cathedral within Central Australia where people of all faiths could worship. After his death, his friends across Australia built one in his memory. It was opened by the Prime Minister in 1956, and its design was a result of a national architectural competition incorporating passive cooling, local and national symbolism in its design.
    9. John Flynn's Grave Historic Reserve The John Flynn's Memorial Historical Reserve, located seven kilometres west of Alice Springs, is the resting place for the ashes of the Reverend John Flynn, founder of the Flying Doctor Service and the Australian Inland Mission.
    10. Native Gap Conservation Reserve Native Gap Conservation Reserve is a sacred site to Arrernte and Anmatyerr Aboriginal people. It also stands as a memorial to the Overland Telegraph Line, which was constructed on the site in the late 19th century, and enabled communications between Adelaide and Darwin. The small roadside reserve is located 120 kilometres north of Alice Springs.
    11. NDhala Gorge Nature Park N'Dhala Gorge Nature Park is a fascinating site that protects thousands of prehistoric rock carvings. Located within the East MacDonnell Ranges, 90 kilometres east of Alice Springs, this important archaeological and heritage site also protects rare plants.
    12. Ochre Pits Head out into the West MacDonnells to see the vivid colours of the mineral ochre pits, which have been mined for generations by the local Aboriginal people. Located 110km west of Alice Springs, the pits is a colourful outcrop of ochre on the banks of a sandy creek. An information shelter at the site provides information about how, why and when the Ochre Pits were used. After browsing this historic site, sit down in the scenic surrounds and enjoy a barbecue lunch.
    13. Olive Pink Botanic Garden Olive Pink Botanic Garden is Australia's only arid zone botanic garden. Located adjacent to the Todd River and not far from the centre of Alice Springs, it is a great place to wander along trails to see the hundreds of plant species that are native to the Red Centre.
    14. Owen Springs Reserve Owen Springs Reserve is popular with four-wheel drive visitors seeking a quiet bush camp. The Hugh River runs the length of the reserve and offers many great places for camping, picnicking, birdwatching and swimming. The reserve is a 30-40 minute drive south-west of Alice Springs.
    15. Rainbow Valley Conservation Reserve Marvel at the ancient landscape of the aptly named Rainbow Valley - sandstone bluffs and cliffs with exposed bands of coloured rock.
    16. Ryan Well Historical Reserve Ryan's Well Historical Reserve protects and preserves an important aspect of the nineteenth century push into the Northern Territory. Located 129 kilometres north of Alice Springs, the well was hand-dug in 1889 to supply water to travellers and stock along the Overland Telegraph Line.
    17. Stuart Town Cemetery For a fascinating and sobering reminder of the hardships faced by the early inhabitants of Central Australia, visit Alice Springs' first cemetery to see the graves of the earliest pioneers.
    18. Stuart Town Gaol Take a look at early prison design and construction in remote areas, and learn more about attitudes towards imprisonment at the turn of last century at the Stuart Town Gaol in Alice Springs.
    19. Tnorala/Gosse Bluff Conservation Reserve The Tnorala/Gosse Bluff Conservation Reserve is a place of international scientific interest as well cultural significance to the Western Arrernte Aboriginal people. Located about 175 kilometres from Alice Springs, it is also the site of a huge crater.
    20. Tropic of Capricorn Marker The Tropic of Capricorn Marker, a Bicentennial community project, is set back 15 metres from the road, along the Stuart Highway 30 kilometres north of Alice Springs.
  • National Parks and Reserves (2)
    1. Mac Clark (Acacia peuce) Conservation Reserve Mac Clark Conservation Reserve protects acres of rare Acacia Peuce trees, which are found in only two other locations in the world. From Alice Springs, the Reserve can be reached via Santa Teresa or from Kulgera, on the Stuart Highway. Access is by four-wheel drive vehicles only.
    2. West MacDonnell National Park The West MacDonnell (Tyurretye) National Park stretches for 161 kilometres west of Alice Springs. Explore and appreciate the scenic beauty and history of the area on foot, swim in a waterhole, or pitch a tent for a longer stay.
  • Natural Attractions (13)
    1. Anzac Hill The most visited landmark in Alice Springs, Anzac Hill is the ideal spot for an overview of the town. The lookout offers a panoramic view of Alice Springs and the beautiful surrounding ranges.
    2. Birthday Waterhole Birthday Waterhole is a semi-permanent pool on the Hugh River in the West MacDonnell Ranges. It is also the Trailhead for sections 4 and 5 of the 223 kilometre Larapinta walking trail that extends from Alice Springs to Mt Sonder.
    3. Chambers Pillar Historical Reserve Chambers Pillar is a spectacular solitary column towering 50 metres above the Simpson Desert plain, located 160km from Alice Springs. Explore the reserve on foot, and don't forget your camera.
    4. Ellery Creek Big Hole Ellery Creek Big Hole is one of the most popular and picturesque camping, walking, swimming and picnic spots in the West MacDonnell Ranges National Park.
    5. Glen Helen Gorge Glen Helen Gorge is a great place to view the West MacDonnell Ranges, take a cool dip, and is an important refuge for local wildlife. The gorge is located 132 kilometres from Alice Springs, in the western reaches of the West MacDonnell Ranges, and is a popular overnight stop for drivers embarking on the Red Centre Way from Alice Springs.
    6. Henbury Meteorites Conservation Reserve Walk into an other-worldly landscape shaped by an meteor hitting the earth at Henbury Meteorites Conservation Reserve. Located 145 kilometres south-west of Alice Springs, the reserve contains 12 craters that were formed when the Henbury Meteor, weighing several tonnes and accelerating to over 40,000 kilometres per hour, disintegrated before impact.
    7. Ormiston Gorge and Pound Ormiston Gorge is a great place for a cool dip, to see the towering red walls of the gorge and pound, and local plants and wildlife. Located 135 kilometres west of Alice Springs in the West MacDonnell National Park, it is accessible via sealed roads and is the Trailhead for sections 9 and 10 of the 223 kilometre Larapinta Trail walk.
    8. Redbank Gorge Redbank Gorge (Rwetyepme, pronounced 'roo-chip-ma') is a stunning gorge and chasm that is a refuge for many threatened plant and animal species. Located 156km west of Alice Springs in the West MacDonnell Ranges and nestled at the base of Mt Sonder, it is also a popular stop for travellers following the Red Centre Way.
    9. Ruby Gap Nature Park Ruby Gap Nature Park is a remote spot located on the most eastern side of the East MacDonnell Ranges. Located 150 kilometres from Alice Springs, it was the site of Central Australia's first mining rush in 1886 after 'rubies' were found in the riverbed.
    10. Serpentine Chalet Bush Camping Area The quiet, out of the way Serpentine Chalet Bush Camping Area, along Namatjira Drive, in the Alice Springs region, presents an opportunity for simple bush camping and the chance of several walks to visit spectacular sites along the MacDonnell Ranges.
    11. Serpentine Gorge Serpentine Gorge is a narrow gap in the West MacDonnell Ranges, 100 kilometres west of Alice Springs. Follow one of the many well-marked paths along the gorge through the cool shade of River Red Gums, or up to the lookout above the cliffs to survey views of the series of semi-permanent waterholes, and the geology of the rugged MacDonnell Ranges.
    12. Simpsons Gap Simpsons Gap is one of the most prominent gaps in the West MacDonnell Ranges. Located 18 kilometres from Alice Springs, it features the towering cliffs of Simpsons Range, a permanent waterhole, and opportunities to spot resident wildlife.
    13. Trephina Gorge Nature Park Discover the rugged landscapes, wildlife, and Aboriginal and pastoral histories of the East MacDonnell Ranges at Trephina Gorge Nature Park. Located 85km east of Alice Springs, the park is a handy distance for a day or a longer trip, and is notable for its short walks, views, and natural beauty.
  • Scenic Drives and Walks (5)
    1. Explorer's Way The Explorer's Way bisects the Australian continent from Adelaide in the south to Darwin in the north. It covers over 3,000 kilometres and follows the corridor blazed in the 1860s by explorer John McDouall Stuart for the 'Overland Telegraph'.
    2. Larapinta Trail Ranked as one of the planet's top 20 treks, the Larapinta Trail is a 223 kilometre path that follows the rocky spine of the West MacDonnell Ranges from Alice Springs Telegraph Station to Mount Sonder.
    3. Red Centre Way Discover the Australian outback and the world-renowned landmarks of Uluru / Ayers Rock, Kata Tjuta / The Olgas and Watarrka National Park, Kings Canyon on a four or five day adventure drive along the Red Centre Way out of Alice Springs.
    4. Serpentine Chalet Dam Serpentine Chalet Dam is part of the ruins of an early tourism venture that was built in the remote West MacDonnell Ranges. It is a refuge to rare and protected plants and wildlife, and the Trailhead for Sections 8 and 9 of the 223 kilometre Larapinta Trail walk.
    5. Simpsons Gap Bicycle Path See the Central Australian landscape on two wheels by pedalling along the Simpsons Gap Bicycle Path. Extending from Flynns Grave (7 kilometres from the edge of Alice Springs) to Simpsons Gap in the West MacDonnell Ranges, this 17 kilometre easy cross-country path is a relaxing and scenic ride for all ages and levels of fitness.
  • Sports and Recreation Facilities (3)
    1. Alice Springs Golf Club The Alice Springs Golf Club is one of the finest desert golf courses in the world. The manicured greens contrast vividly with the surrounding desert and MacDonnell Ranges. The course itself is challenging by virtue of the narrow fairways, which means that when you land in the rough, it truly is rough. The Alice Springs Golf Club is appointed with all the facilities one would expect of a top club including a golf pro shop, motorised buggies, a fully licensed clubhouse and Bunkers Restaurant.
    2. Alice Springs Turf Club Visit the Alice Springs Turf Club, located at Pioneer Park Alice Springs. Horse racing has been part of the pioneering history of Alice Springs and today, 133 years after the first race meeting was conducted, Pioneer Park Racecourse offers race meetings throughout the year. From April to May, the racecourse showcases Central Australian racing with the staging of the annual XXXX Gold Alice Springs Cup Carnival.
    3. Araluen Mountain Bike Trails Araluen Mountain Bike Trails includes more than 15 kilometres of dedicated single mountain bike track and an extensive network of fire trail set amongst the West MacDonnell Ranges.
  • Zoos, Sanctuaries, Aquariums and Wildlife Parks (2)
    1. Alice Springs Desert Park Walk into a taste of the Central Australian desert at the Alice Springs Desert Park. A 'must see' for every visitor to the Red Centre, the Alice Springs Desert Park displays and explains the plants, animals and landscapes around Alice Springs, and their traditional use by Aboriginal people.
    2. Alice Springs Reptile Centre The Alice Springs Reptile Centre specialises in things that hiss and slither, which are rare, impossible, or undesirable to come across in the wild. Home to over 100 reptiles, the centre displays its inhabitants in recreations of their natural environment.

Events

  • Exhibitions and Shows (1)
    1. National Road Transport Hall of Fame Reunion Remember the great trucks, buses and vehicles of the past, and the men and women who drove them at the annual National Road Transport Hall of Fame Reunion. If you love trucks this is your opportunity to meet and mix with Australia's transport legends. Join transport industry magnates and truckies from around the country to honour the nation's rich transport heritage.
  • Festivals and Celebrations (4)
    1. Alice Desert Festival The Alice Desert Festival is Central Australia’s premier arts and cultural festival, celebrating the desert and its peoples.
    2. Alice Springs Heritage Festival Explore the heritage sites of Alice Springs.
    3. Alice Springs Town Council Christmas Carnival The Alice Springs Council Christmas Carnival is jammed packed with activities and live entertainment for people of all ages.
    4. Henley-On-Todd Regatta A boat race with a unique difference - on the dry sands of the Todd River.
  • Markets (3)
    1. Alice Springs Night Markets The Alice Springs Night Markets are held monthly from August to November on a Thursday evening from 5pm to 9pm.
    2. Old Timers Fete Rummage through bric-a-brac at Alice Springs’ largest fete.
    3. Todd Mall Markets Alice Springs' Todd Mall comes alive with Sunday Market Days. Listen for the town crier declaring the market open and listing the wide range of stalls selling souvenirs, art, craft, and local produce. Also Todd Mall now has FREE Wifi.
  • Sporting Events (8)
    1. Alice Springs Classic The Alice Springs junior Classic is the tournament of opportunity for juniors aged 7 to 18 of all levels.
    2. Alice Springs Cup Carnival Join the excitement at the heart of Central Australia to experience Outback Racing at its finest.
    3. Alice Springs Masters Games Known as the Friendly Games, the Alice Springs Masters Games is the longest running Masters Games event in Australia. The Games in 1986 was the first in Australia and has continued biannually for 30 years as it heads to its 15th running in 2014.
    4. Alice Springs Open Your chance to watch a tennis champion in the making.
    5. Australian Outback Marathon Don't just run a race, experience a truly unique Australian running event - The Australian Outback Marathon!
    6. Ingkerreke Commerical MTB Enduro - Red Centre Get off the main routes and roads and experience Central Australia on two wheels. The Ingkerreke Commercial MTB Enduro is five days of awesome mountain bike racing along the single track and dusty trails of the Red Centre. The race takes you through the majestic MacDonnell Ranges near Alice Springs. Competitors will experience the mighty MacDonnell Ranges and the outback in and around Alice Springs as part of this unique event.
    7. Lasseters Camel Cup The quirky, annual Lasseters Camel Cup attracts visitors to Alice Springs from all over the world.
    8. Tatts Finke Desert Race Come and experience a truly unique outback event.

Tours

  • Full Day (7)
    1. Alice Wanderer and Centre Sightseeing Alice Wanderer and Centre Sightseeing Tours offer guided, small group tours in and around Alice Springs. The tours focus on the history and heritage of Alice Springs. The Alice Explorer Hop On - Hop Off Town Tour is a great way to explore the history and development of Alice Springs. The full day West MacDonnell Ranges tours explores the magnificent scenery of the West MacDonnell Ranges. Full day Palm Valley 4WD Tours are also available. Alice Springs Desert Park can be combined with the Alice Explorer Town Tour.
    2. DirectAir Tours (Red Centre) DirectAir Tours is a Quality Endorsed air charter company offering scenic flights to the Red Centre of Australia. You'll appreciate the vastness of the Australian outback, visiting iconic landmarks such as Uluru / Ayers Rock and Kata Tjuta / The Olgas. See stunning landscapes, distinctive Aboriginal rock art, tranquil waterholes, and the opportunity to see rare desert plant and animal life.
    3. Gemtree Tours If you've never fossicked before, that's not a problem. At Gemtree everything is done to make your gem fossicking experience fun, exciting and rewarding.
    4. Kings Creek Helicopters Explore the Red Centre from the air with Kings Creek Helicopters and see iconic wonders, including George Gill Range, Uluru / Ayers Rock, Kata Tjuta / The Olgas and Kings Canyon, Watarrka National Park.
    5. Rainbow Valley Cultural Tours Rainbow Valley Cultural Tours is where you’ll meet an Aboriginal traditional owner of the land. Learn about their culture and history and view ancient and spectacular rock art and engravings.
    6. RT Tours Australia RT Tours Australia offer Aboriginal, Australian guided and personal, small group tours in around Alice Springs in Central Australia. Delicious home-baked food with fresh brewed coffee and tea, bush tucker sampling, easy bushwalking and native wildlife are included on these fun and informative experiences. Your guide, Bob Taylor, is a descendant of the local Arrernte people.
    7. Tailormade Tours If there is one place in the Australian Outback that is guaranteed to take your breath away, it’s the amazing Northern Territory of Australia. It will intoxicate your senses with images and colours you won't see anywhere else in the world. This is Central Australia, a place untouched by the ages, where you can marvel at an ancient culture and see historical moments in time, moments that were created millions of years ago. Tailormade Tours can take you there.
  • Half Day (4)
    1. Araluen Cultural Precinct The Araluen Cultural Precinct provides a fascinating glimpse into the art, culture and heritage of Central Australia, and into some of the local identities that helped develop the region. The precinct is also culturally significant to the local Arrernte people. There are seven registered sacred sites and trees of significance on the precinct. These are an integral component of the Two Women Dreaming Track.
    2. Earth Sanctuary World Nature Centre Earth Sanctuary World Nature Centre, located in Alice Springs, promotes ancient culture with modern technological advances, exploring the arts, music, survival, spirituality and long-term sustainability.
    3. Outback Ballooning Outback Ballooning has been operating in Alice Springs since 1986, and is one of Australia's largest and longest established ballooning companies. They operator everyday, weather permitting, and their fleet of large balloons carrying up to 20 passengers each, provides great booking flexibility. The reliable desert weather means they have one of the lowest cancellation rates in the world.
    4. Pyndan Camel Tracks Pyndan Camel Tracks are a family run business offering a memorable and relaxing experience with their beautiful, gentle camels. When you visit for a one hour or half day camel ride, Pyndan Camel Tracks take the time to treat you personally and tell you tales of outback life. Help feed and water the camels.

Visitor Information

  • Visitor Information Centres (2)
    1. Central Aboriginal Experiences Central Aboriginal Experiences (CAE) is the name of the Alice Springs Indigenous Tourism Hub. CAE is working with a number of Aboriginal owned businesses offering tourism products throughout the Central Australian region.
    2. Tourism Central Australia Tourism Central Australia, markets and promotes tourism growth to the Central Australian region. With the support and membership of businesses and organisations, both local and national, Tourism Central Australia are able to market this stunning region of Central Australia.
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BIG4 MacDonnell Range Holiday Park

Palm Place,
Alice Springs, 0870,
Australia

Freecall: 1800 808 373

Tel: 08 8952 6111
Email: macrange@macrange.com.au
Website: www.macrange.com.au

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