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ALICE SPRINGS

Introduction

It's the heart of Australia, the capital of the Outback and the most romantic country town in the world. It's where the Arrernte Aboriginal tribal group have lived for 20,000 years and where pioneer men and women gave "tough" a new meaning.
With a population of over 27,000, the town is a self-contained business community catering for its population and the many thousands of annual visitors.
Although tourism is Central Australia’s most valuable sector, the region also supports a huge cattle industry. The retail sector encompasses a number of major shopping precincts including supermarkets and specialty shops where prices are comparable to those in other key Territory urban centres.
It experiences superb desert climate, with an average daily maximum temperature of 36C in January and a minimum of 4C in July.

Attractions

  • Alice Springs Desert Park

  • Visit the world's largest classroom - the School of the Air

  • Eastern and Western MacDonnell Ranges

  • The famous Uluru (Ayers Rock), Kata Tjuta (The Olgas) and Kings Canyon.

  • Nearby Gem Mines

  • National Pioneers Woman's Hall of Fame

  • Mbantua Art Gallery, housing Aboriginal art pieces

Activities

  • Cycling and walking along an extensive network of tracks.

  • Fossick for own Gems at the Gemtree

  • 4x4 Trails 

  • Golf

  • Hot Air Balloon tours over the Outback region

  • Horse Riding through the Outback

  • Lively Nightlife at the local clubs and pubs

  • Scenic Adventure tours through the Outback Region