Alice Springs
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Alice Springs - The heart of Central Australia is comprised
of cavernous gorges, boundless desert landscapes, remote
Aboriginal communities and a charming pioneering history.
Alice Springs was established by the early explorers
and remains as the centre of activity in this region.
From the early 1900s, the vast desert of Central Australia
was explored for its promise of rubies and gold. Today,
north of Alice Springs is an adventure travel destination
where visitors can still fossick for gems and explore
the Australian desert while trekking, camping or four-wheel
driving.
Year round blue skies, stunning landscapes and a vibrant,
diverse community - that's Alice Springs! Only a two
hour flight from most Australian cities, Alice Springs
is a must see destination renowned for its unique identity
and rich cultural heritage.
North-west of Alice Springs, along the Tanami Track
and south of Alice Springs in the Simpson Desert, the
art styles and stories of the Aboriginal people give
meaning to the surrounding landscape.
The most well-known natural highlights of Alice Springs
are the East and West MacDonnell Ranges that straddle
Alice and run for 223 kilometres.
Alice Springs Attractions
Aboriginal Desert Art Gallery
Free Entry
Aboriginal Desert Art Gallery is one of Australia's
largest Aboriginal art galleries. Located in the Todd
Mall, Alice Springs, the gallery was established in
1985.
Alice Springs Desert Park
Entry Fees
Apply A must see for every visitor to Alice. 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.
Alice Springs Golf Club
Entry Fees
Apply 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.
Alice Springs Reptile Centre Entry
Fees Apply
The Alice Springs Reptile Centre is the largest reptile
display in the Northern Territory.
Alice Springs School of the Air
Entry Fees
Apply History, Lifestyle, Innovation Immerse yourself
in the distinctive history of Alice Springs School of
the Air that dates back to 1951. Gain an insight to
the lifestyles of its students.
Alice Springs Telegraph Station
Entry Fees
Apply The township of Alice Springs obtained its name
from the waterhole at this historic Telegraph Station.
Alice Springs Turf Club
Entry Fees
Apply Visit the Alice Springs Turf Club, located at
Pioneer Park Alice Springs.
Anzac Hill
Free
The most visited landmark in Alice Springs, Anzac Hill
is the ideal spot for an overview of the town.
Araluen Arts Centre
Entry Fees Apply
The Araluen Arts Centre is the focal point of Alice
Springs' performing and visual arts scene, incorporating
galleries and a theatre.
Central Australian Aviation Museum
Entry Fees Apply
The Central Australian Aviation Museum is located on
Memorial Avenue, Alice Springs, on the western edge
of the north-south runway of the original aerodrome.
Iwantja Arts and Crafts
Free Entry
Iwantja Arts and Crafts offers authentic Aboriginal
art and crafts. The gallery has a large display of items,
including woven baskets, leather goods, Punu (wooden
artefact) and paintings.
Lasseters Hotel Casino
Free Entry
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.
Museum of Central Australia
Entry Fees Apply
The Museum of Central Australia, in the Araluen Cultural
Precinct, acts as an interpretive centre for Central
Australias natural history.
National Road Transport Hall of Fame
Entry Fees Apply
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.
Old Ghan Heritage Railway and Museum
Entry Fees Apply
Relive the history of the Old Ghan and the pioneering
past as you wander through the Old Ghan Train Museum
and take a s stroll through the old train and carriages.
Old Timers Traeger Museum
Entry Fees Apply
Old Timers Traeger Museum, in Alice Springs, houses
a collection of photographs and paraphernalia from the
early days of white settlement in Central Australia.
Olive Pink Botanic Garden
Free Entry
The Olive Pink Botanic Garden lies adjacent to the Todd
River not far from the centre of Alice Springs.
Papunya Tula Artists
Free Entry
Papunya Tula Artists, located in Alice Springs, are
dedicated to the promotion and preservation of the Western
Desert Culture and have a total of more than 100 contributing
artists.
Royal Flying Doctor Service
Entry Fees Apply
The Royal Flying Doctor Service is an Australian icon
and a world first.
Sounds of Starlight Theatre
Entry Fees Apply
Experience the pulse of Australia. The Didgeridoo Show
Outback has earned a reputation as one of Central Australias
most memorable live shows.
Stuart Town Cemetery
Free - Visiting Entry
The Stuart Town cemetery is a fascinating and sobering
reminder of early hardships in Central Australia. Located
in Alice Springs, the Cemetery was the towns first,
dating from 1889.
Stuart Town Gaol
Entry Fees Apply
The construction of the Stuart Town Gaol and associated
police station, located in Alice Springs, was commenced
in 1907 and closure in 1938.
The Residency
Entry Fees Apply
Since its construction in 1928, The Residency, situated
on the corner of Parsons and Hartley Streets, Alice
Springs, has become a tangible symbol of the brief independence
and Vice Regal power Central Australia
The Overlanders Steakhouse
The Overlanders Steakhouse, located in Alice Springs,
was established in 1971 to honour the men and women
of Australia who ventured into its great outback country.
Titjikala Arts
Free Entry
Titjikala Arts is located in a small Aboriginal community,
about 120 kilometres from Alice Springs.
Warlukurlangu Artists Aboriginal Corporation
Free Entry
Warlukurlangu Artists Aboriginal Association is a fully
Aboriginal owned and governed art centre. The Warlukurlangu
Art Centre is famous for its gloriously colourful acrylic
paintings, fine limited-edition prints.
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