Alice Springs Region

Stunning landscapes, remote communities, and a unique pioneering history create a diverse and exhilarating destination to explore.

A thriving, spirited outback centre, Alice Springs is as famous for the personality of its locals and contemporary and traditional art as the natural wonders, including the stunning Larapinta Trail and the MacDonnell Ranges, which surround it.

Things to see & do around Alice Springs

Top 10 things to do around Alice Springs

Alice Springs School of the Air Visitor Centre

Inspiration for your Alice Springs trip

Red Centre Local’s Tips: The Alice Springs Desert Park

Deserts – with their big skies, breathtaking colours, flora and fauna unlike anything you ordinarily see – are one of the earth’s most breathtaking environments.

Alice Springs’ Signature Dishes

Alice Springs is becoming more and more renowned for its hip and quirky food scene. We’ve sourced the top signature dishes within Alice Springs so you can enjoy eating your way through your holiday.

The Romance Guide: Alice Springs

Why Alice Springs is a sublime romantic getaway

Mountain biking in Alice Springs <span>local tips on the best trails</span>

Mountain biking in Alice Springs local tips on the best trails

Alice Springs is the Territory's mountain biking hub with a network of offroad and dirt trails for all levels of mountain biker. Whether you bring your own bike or hire one in the Red Centre, here's the low down from the two wheeling locals on the best mountain biking trails around Alice Springs.

Top 5 luxury experiences in the Red Centre of the NT

The ultimate guide to luxury stays and glamping experiences in Australia’s Red Centre of the Northern Territory.

5 must-dos on your 4WD adventure to Uluru

It’s no secret that Uluru and Kata Tjuta are amazing feats of nature. But for a journey that’s as good as the destination, be sure to check out these highlights off the beaten track along the Red Centre Way...

The ultimate Alice Springs & Surrounds accommodation guide

You’ve made it to the Red Centre to kick off your outback adventure, but there’s still one important question to be answered: where to stay in and around Alice Springs? Fortunately, this one is easy…

Insider guide to hiking the Larapinta Trail

View the Red Centre's spectacular landscape from a unique perspective while walking the majestic West MacDonnell Ranges on the Larapinta Trail.

Foodie’s guide to Alice Springs

Here’s the ultimate foodies guide to Alice Springs including locals’ favourite restaurants, cafés and foodie hot spots to add some tasty Red Centre flavours to your Northern Territory holiday.

Top 10 things to do around Alice Springs

Discover the outback town of Alice Springs where adventure awaits. Positioned between the East and West MacDonnell Ranges, Alice Springs is celebrated for its desert landscapes and its people who have shaped its history. The region holds a strong cultural connection to traditional custodians, the Arrernte people.

Drive the NT: Alice Springs to Darwin

There’s nothing more appealing than an open road trip, especially one that stretches almost 1,500km from Australia’s spiritual and physical heart, Alice Springs and the Red Centre, to tropical Darwin.

Red Centre local tips: Aboriginal culture

The vast emptiness of Central Australia is deceptive. Look below the surface of the Red Centre and you'll discover the world’s oldest living culture, a civilisation so intertwined with the land it is impossible to understand one without the other.

Red Centre: 10 best Aboriginal experiences

In the Red Centre you’ll discover the heart of Aboriginal culture more than 60,000 years in the making. Here in Central Australia, art, culture and tradition thrive in the arid desert landscape surrounding Alice Springs and Uluru.

A local’s bucket list for Alice Springs

Surrounded by the spectacular MacDonnell Ranges, Alice Springs and the surrounding Red Centre are considered Australia's spiritual and physical heart. Here's your local's bucket list of essential things to see and do around Alice Springs.

Red Centre local’s tips: Food & nightlife in Alice Springs

Kyle Pearson has been in Alice Springs long enough to have seen it blossom from an average Aussie outback town where the best you could expect was a steak sandwich and a beer into an emerging foodie destination.

From Darwin to Uluru <span>Taking the world’s longest pub crawl</span>

From Darwin to Uluru Taking the world’s longest pub crawl

It’s thirsty work exploring the Northern Territory. Make the most of your outback trip by stopping in at these iconic waterholes between Darwin and Uluru. Explore, stop, rest and spend some time meeting new people, swapping stories and forging that legendary ‘Aussie mateship’.

Watch the Melbourne Demons and discover Alice Springs with this 3-day itinerary <span>The Melbourne Demons take on Greater Western Sydney (GWS) in Round 12 on Sunday 31 May. </span>

Watch the Melbourne Demons and discover Alice Springs with this 3-day itinerary The Melbourne Demons take on Greater Western Sydney (GWS) in Round 12 on Sunday 31 May.

Footy fans, make Alice Springs your basecamp for adventure. Before and after the match, explore the best food, nature and experiences in the Red Centre with this three-day itinerary.

Alice Springs in 1 day <span>Must-do activities & must-see sights</span>

Alice Springs in 1 day Must-do activities & must-see sights

Make the most of your 24 hours in Alice Springs.

Alice Springs in 3 days <span>Highlights of the Red Centre</span>

Alice Springs in 3 days Highlights of the Red Centre

This 3-day itinerary will introduce you to the vibrant and modern city set against the backdrop of the magnificent MacDonnell Ranges.

Binns Track road trip in 10 days <span>4WD Red Centre adventure</span>

Binns Track road trip in 10 days 4WD Red Centre adventure

The Binns Track is an epic four-wheel drive adventure that takes you through spectacular scenery allowing you to explore some of the lesser-known sights of Central Australia and the grandeur of big rivers in northern NT.

Adelaide to Darwin 17-day road trip <span>See the best of the NT on the Explorers Way</span>

Adelaide to Darwin 17-day road trip See the best of the NT on the Explorers Way

One of the great Australian road trips without a doubt is from Adelaide to Darwin, along the Explorers Way. You’ll take in some of Australia’s favourite natural icons, including Uluru, Kings Canyon, the MacDonnell Ranges, the Devils Marbles, Nitmiluk National Park and Litchfield National Park.

A Red Centre road trip for families

This week-long road trip highlighting the best of the Red Centre is guaranteed to keep even the fussiest child interested.

4-day adventurous outback journey

Nothing says ‘adventure’ more than an outback holiday to the Red Centre – where the spaces are vast, the colours are next-level and the opportunities to push yourself are endless. It’s possible to create an adventure that you’ll remember forever.

6-day luxury outback getaway

This amazing 6-day adventure will see you around the rock, into the skies and through ancient canyons, with five-star pampering, fine dining and impeccable accommodation rounding out an incredible holiday.

Red Centre summer road trip in 7 days <span>Waterholes & starry skies, Kings Canyon & Uluru</span>

Red Centre summer road trip in 7 days Waterholes & starry skies, Kings Canyon & Uluru

A summer holiday in the Red Centre of Australia means the waterholes are full and ready to plunge into for a swim. It’s the perfect temperature to dine under the stars, then wake up early to watch an incredible outback sunrise.

Outback Way in 8 days <span>Winton (QLD) to Laverton (WA) via the Red Centre</span>

Outback Way in 8 days Winton (QLD) to Laverton (WA) via the Red Centre

The Outback Way, known as “Australia’s longest shortcut”, is an adventure track you’ll never forget. You’ll pass through many different climates, landscapes and Australian scenery so make sure you have your camera ready.

Best of the NT in 14 days <span>Highlights from Red Centre to Top End</span>

Best of the NT in 14 days Highlights from Red Centre to Top End

Follow the trail and embark on a self-drive holiday that will create memories to last a lifetime.

Red Centre art trail in 6 days <span>Cultural road trip for art lovers</span>

Red Centre art trail in 6 days Cultural road trip for art lovers

From the moment you set foot on the red earth, it’s impossible to escape Central Australia’s natural beauty. The stunning surroundings instantly invigorate you and it’s immediately easy to understand why the area has inspired creativity for thousands of years.

Alice Springs Region in 4 days <span>Swimming holes & dramatic landscapes</span>

Alice Springs Region in 4 days Swimming holes & dramatic landscapes

Alice Springs is just as far away from any beach, as it is close… or so they say. Here we do ‘beaches’ Red Centre style.

Red Centre light trails in 6 days <span>Follow the light trails through the Outback</span>

Red Centre light trails in 6 days Follow the light trails through the Outback

Feast your senses on the Red Centre Light Trail. You’ll be treated to the best of the Outback, from bird’s-eye views of iconic desert landscapes to spectacular sunrise shows and light installations.

Red Centre: Aboriginal culture itinerary

Take a road trip through the Red Centre to discover Aboriginal cultural experiences you won’t find anywhere else.

Red Centre Way in 6 days <span>See Uluru, Kata Tjuta & Kings Canyon</span>

Red Centre Way in 6 days See Uluru, Kata Tjuta & Kings Canyon

Take an epic road trip on the Red Centre Way (Alice Springs - Uluru - Kings Canyon) and experience the heart of Australia. Bring your sense of adventure (and your swimsuit!) to Alice Springs, as you explore the Red Centre’s iconic sites.