Alice Springs & Surrounds | Northern Territory, Australia

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

Mountain biking & cycling around Alice Springs

Top 10 things to do around Alice Springs

Inspiration for your Alice Springs trip

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.

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.

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.

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: 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.

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.

Top 10 things to do around Alice Springs

Turn up in spring to 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.

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 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’.

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…

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 Romance Guide: Alice Springs

Why Alice Springs is a sublime romantic getaway

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.

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.

Red Centre Light Trail 6-day itinerary

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.

The Red Centre Way 6-day itinerary

Turn up for an epic road trip on the Red Centre Way (Alice Springs – Uluru – Kings Canyon) this spring. Bring your sense of adventure (and your swimsuit!) to Alice Springs, as you explore the Red Centre’s iconic sites.

Binns Track 10-day itinerary

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.

The Explorers Way 14-day itinerary

If you love adventure, you can’t beat a trip along Explorers Way, one of the great Australian road trips.

Summer in the Red Centre 7-day itinerary

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.

Alice Springs & Surrounds 7-day itinerary

Be amazed and discover the beauty of the desert landscape. This 7-day itinerary will take you on a journey through Alice Springs and Surrounds.

The Outback Way 8-day itinerary

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.

Alice Springs 3-day itinerary

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

Alice Springs & Surrounds 24-hour itinerary

Make the most of your 24 hours in Alice Springs.

Alice Springs explorer 4-day itinerary

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.

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.

Adelaide to Darwin on the Explorers Way 17-day drive itinerary

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.

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.

NT essentials 14-day itinerary

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

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.

How to drive the Red Centre Art Trail

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.

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