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Alice Springs, Northern Territory

Serving as the perfect travel hub for the exploration of Australia's iconic Red Centre, the outback town of Alice Springs is a staple destination for any people planning to visit Uluru / Ayers Rock and its many surrounding natural and geological highlights. Alice is also a unique town in its own right; a no-frills town that harks back to the days of early frontier colonial Australia while seeing increased development due to its location as a travel hotspot.

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Why Alice Springs?

State: Northern Territory

Why it's special: Stunningly rugged location; easy access to some of Australia's most iconic day trip destinations; captivating red sand and famously Australian landscapes in all directions

Best time to go: August - September

Situated in a location amongst the scenery of the ruggedly beautiful MacDonnell ranges, “The Alice” has evolved into a spot that blends the old with the modern, and offers enough to see and do within both its limits and surrounds that it's become a viable travel destination in its own right.

Still boasting a strong influence from Aboriginal art and culture, this part of the country is spiritually significant to its indigenous inhabitants and as such Aboriginal people and art are an integral part of Alice Springs.

Combine this with unique and tough desert wildlife, the vivid red-brown earth of the Outback, and plenty of historical buildings and landmarks, and Alice Springs is likely to be unlike any other Aussie town you've explored.

While most prospective travellers will likely simply dismiss Alice Springs as a mere springboard to further delights of the Northern Territory nearby, the town and its surrounds has enough to offer to keep those visiting occupied for several days. Given that a number of its attractions provide insight into animals, people, culture and histories that can't be found anywhere else in the country, you can just as soon find yourself hawking at a spiked Thorned Lizard as being entranced by a didgeridoo performance accompanied by a laser show or soaring over the red landscape in a hot air balloon.

There's a strong sense of local pride amongst locals here, too, who have toughed out a life amongst a harsh landscape yet have never let it cloud their friendliness and hospitality. Take time to get to know The Alice, and it will more than reward you in kind.

What Alice Springs has to offer:

Highlights that set Alice Springs apart include:

Gateway to some truly amazing Aussie Outback highlights
A number of unique wildlife-oriented attractions unlike anywhere else in the country
Cultural and historic museums and live performances
Some epic day trip opportunities including amazing walks, camel rides and scenic flights
Iconic Australian holiday destination
Popular location for interstate and international visitors

Top Things to Do

Looking to pay a visit to Alice Springs but not sure what to do? Here are a few of its most essential experiences.

What's new in Alice Springs in 2016/2017?

Alice Springs has seen its popularity boom in the past year, proving a bigger tourist destination than the Northern Territory's capital, Darwin.
AccorHotels is investing a $2 million upgrade of the rooms and facilities at Alice Springs rebranded Mercure Alice Springs Resort to bring it in line with the global high standards of Mercure resorts.

Articles on Alice Springs

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Top 10 Things to do
by Experience Oz staff

A hub for all things Central Australia, Alice Springs is a must-see destination in the red centre. With so much to see and do both in town and in the vast surroundings, it can be tough to choose where to spend your time, so we've put together a jam-packed list of our top 10 experiences.

The Best Time to Visit
by Brittney Deguara

One of Australia's most iconic locations, Alice Springs has seen regular visitors from far and wide looking to explore the neighboring landmarks. To make the most of any trip, especially one as outdoorsy as visiting Alice Springs, it's important to know when the best times to visit are.

Alice Springs in Pictures

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Alice Springs in Motion

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Vote forAlice Springs, NTTop Regional Destinations Which are Australia's must-visit destinations? You help us decide.

1. Take a Ride with Pynden Camel Tracks

2. Visit Alice Springs School of the Air

3. Explore the Alice Springs Reptile Centre

4. Visit the Sounds of Starlight Theatre

5. Hop over to The Kangaroo Sanctuary

6. Lose yourself in Alice Springs Desert Park

7. Hot Air Ballooning over the Outback

8. Go Hike the Larapinta Trail with Trek Larapinta

9. Visit the world famous Uluru