Alice
Springs CBD 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 Sprrings 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 Australia’s
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 Australia’s
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 town’s 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. www.alicesprings.nt.gov.au/
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