Alice Springs and Surrounds Locations

The Larapinta Trail winds 250 kilometres from Alice Springs through the West MacDonnell Ranges to Mount Sonder. The Trail is one of the world's great walks and visitors not wishing to attempt the entire walk can chose sections to walk in the space of a day.. read more

The Trail crosses a variety of terrain, from high exposed ridge lines with spectacular views, to lush sheltered gorges that are home to many of the arid zone's rare plants. Each section of the Trail has its own character and appeal, and different sections are suitable.. read more

The Old Ghan Heritage Track passes through the Simpson Desert on its way from Port Augusta in South Australia to Alice Springs. This is one of Australia's most important heritage trails as it follows the route of the original narrow gauge Ghan line... read more

‘Walking in the Footsteps of Flynn.’ A part of the Flynn Trail in Central Australia. read more

A walking tour around the Precinct provides a fascinating glimpse of the history of Central Australia, and of some of the local identities who helped to build both the town of Alice Springs and the Northern Territory. The site is culturally significant.. read more

In the space of just a few hours, you can discover many of the secrets of the Central Australian deserts at the Alice Springs Desert Park. Hundreds of the species of plants and animals found across Central Australian deserts can be seen, smelt and heard.. read more

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 mean that.. read more

The Ghan is named after the Afghani camel traders who used to transport goods into the centre before the railway. There is a sculpture of a camel in the foyer of the station commemorating those camel trains. The old railway station in Railway terrace.. read more

The Alice Springs Reptile Centre is the largest reptile display in the Northern Territory. Come and visit the extensive range of reptiles, including the huge perentie goannas, frilled neck lizards, thorny devils and many other fascinating reptiles. Also.. read more

Aboriginal associations with the area are extensive and strong. The Davenport Ranges mark the boundary between the traditional lands of the Warumungu, Alyawarre and Kaytetye people. Artefacts relating to earlier occupancy remain and 'Dreamtime' or creation.. read more

Camping is permitted (fees apply). read more

For the experienced four-wheel drivers, the popular four-wheel-drive route down the Finke River to Illamurta Springs and Watarrka National Park begins at the Finke Gorge. Bush walking on one of the marked walking trails is another popular activity. Kalaranga.. read more

The West MacDonnell Ranges part briefly at Glen Helen Gorge, to make way for the Finke River. The Ranges are of pacoota sandstone and form steep, broken ridges and it is here that the permanent Finke River waterhole is an important refuge in the hot summer months.. read more

The Museum of Central Australia, in the Alice Springs Cultural Precinct, acts as an interpretive centre for Central Australia's natural history. The exhibitions explore the unique features of the region through time and space, following the evolution.. read more

N'Dhala Gorge Nature Park is located 90 kilometres East of Alice Springs, via the Ross Highway and is accessable by four wheel drive only. This shady gorge contains a wide range of rock carvings and paintings. There are well over 6,000 individual petroglyphs.. read more

The Ochre Pits, 110 kilometres west of Alice Springs, has been used for generations by the local Aboriginal people as a mine for the colourful mineral ochre. Ochre occurs in a range of earthy colours and is the raw material for paintings and ceremonial body decoration.. read more

Camping and caravaning fees apply. read more

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Access is for four wheel drive vehicles only, due to sandy nature of the track. read more

Simpsons Gap, 18 kilometres west of Alice Springs, is one of the best known attractions in the West MacDonnells National Park. A good time to visit is later in the afternoon or early morning when there is a good chance of sighting the rare Black-footed Rock Wallabies.. read more

Stanley Chasm (or sometimes Standley can be reached by sealed road 50 kms from Alice Springs. It is a large gap at the tail end of the spectacular West Mcdonnell Ranges. It has been gouged into the sandstone over millions of years and is surrounded .. read more

Access to John Hayes Rockhole is four wheel drive only and may be subject to periodic closure due to weather conditions. read more