ALICE SPRINGS&SURROUNDINGS
Nesteled between the East and West Macdonnell Ranges, Alice
Springs defies the expectations of a desert town, combining a strong sense of
its own heritage with all the convenience of modern facilities and activities.
THINGS TO DO
ANZAC HILL
Conquer Anzac Hill for a 360degree panoramic view of the
town and surrounding MacDonnell
Ranges..
HOT AIR BALLOONING
Be greeted by a magnificent desert sunrise while floating in
a hotballon and get a bird’s eye view of this amazing landscape.
ART GALLERIES
Explore the large array of art at one of many fabulous
galleries or take a day trip out to Ltyenye Apurte (Santa Teresa) , Papunya
,Hermannsburg or Wallace Rock Hole Aboriginal community.
ROYAL FLYING DOCTOR
SERVCE
Learn how the RFDS has been providing an aerial medical
service to the Australian outback since 1939 during daily tours.The museum
depicts the developmental history of the medical and aviation services in the
region.
SCHOOL OF THE AIR
Visit this 1.3 million square kilometer classroom serving
the needs of children in the outback and hear lessons being broadcast.
ALICE SPRINGS
TELEGRAPH STATION
Known as the birthplace of Alice Springs, the beautifully
restored building possesses origins tracing back to the early days of the first
Telegraph Station.
ALICE SPRINGS
CULTURAL PRECINT
Presenting the best of art , culture and history of Central
Australia ,the precint includes a number of different attractions and displays
including Araluen Art Centre ,the Albert Namatjira Galery and much more.
EVENTS WITH A LOCAL
TWIST
Join in the fun at two of Alice’s most quirky annual events.
The ASSA ABLOY Henley-On –Todd Regatta in September where teams race bottomless
boats on the dry Todd River bed and the Camel Cup in July , a hilarious day of
camel races.
TEE-OFF
Swing your club and tee off at one of the world’s top ten
desert courses.
QUAD BIKE ADVENTURE
Take a hired quad bike into the best of the East Macdonnel
Ranges.
CATTLE STATION
Visit Ooraminna Station Homestead for bushwalking and a four
wheel drive cattle station tour.You can spend cattle station tour. You can spend
a night at this unique bush dwelling, complete with private facilities sleep
under stars!
RAINBOOW VALLEY
At sunset, witness the colourful of bands of sandstone
ablaze in the dying light.
WEST MACDONNELL RANGES LARAPINTA TRAIL
SIMPSONS GAP
Keep your eyes peeled for a chance to see the highly elusive
Black-footed rock wallabies!
STANDLEY CHASM
Standley Chasm is impressive ,with its cathedral height
walls creating a cool, shady passageway.At noon,the sun’s rays hit the floor of
this narrow cleft in the Ranges, setting the walls aglow.
ELLERY CREEK BIG HOLE
Dive in for a refreshing dip in a fascinating geological
site that offer a 3 km walk that reveals the area’s history.
GLEN HELEN GORGE
Explore the rich and diverse network of mountains, gorges
,cool water holes and amazing variety of flora and fauna nestled in the
stunning West Macdonnell Ranges.
HERMANNNSBURG
Visit Hermannsburg one of the first towns in Central
Australia and original home to world famous Aboriginal Water colour artist,
Albert Namatjira.
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