Alice Springs Backpackers
A week is just not long enough! The central Australian region is vibrant and full of diversity. Explore a vast land of contrasts with spectacular unspoiled natural beauty and experience true outback spirit. Alice Springs is the hub of central Australia, the perfect base to explore the region.
The famous town of Alice Springs has plenty of local attractions to enjoy, to discover Alice Springs, ask a local about the unique and culturally diverse events on in town. One of the best visual shows, on all year round and it's free, is the million-star display at night. Enjoy days and nights full of fun with events like traditional Heritage Week join locals in horse shoeing and damper bread making, at the beanie festival make a hat or learn traditional basket weaving with Aboriginal women.
Rodeos, Camel races, Bangtail Muster Horse Parade and Finke Desert Race offer fast action. The famous Henley On Todd Regatta is a ridiculous fun race day of dry riverbed, bottomless boats and plenty of good Aussie humour.
Discover many secrets of the Central Australian deserts at the Alice Springs Desert Park. The natural and cultural environment of arid Australia is presented in three stunning desert habitats. Enjoy an easy walk through Desert Rivers, Sand Country and the Woodland and see and hear hundreds of species of plants and animals. You will have the opportunity to experience desert habitats as they are at night, seeing animals nearly impossible to see in the wild. There is also the Alice Springs Cultural Precinct has an array of visual and performing arts, Aboriginal culture, heritage and natural history, including the Albert Namatjira Gallery. The Alice Springs Reptile Centre has the largest reptile display in the Northern Territory including Terry the Crocodile, with hands on fun for everyone.
A short distance from Alice Springs you will discover the unique character and incredibly beautiful scenery of this ancient landscape. The East MacDonnell Ranges is rich with mountain ranges, waterholes and gorges and of deep cultural significance for the local Arrernte Aboriginal people. At Emily Gap Nature Park, see a large rock painting that depicts the Caterpillar Dreaming. Nearby Trephina Gorge has stunning sheer quartzite cliffs and River Red Gum lined watercourses. Visit the historical remains of the oldest town in Central Australia; Arltunga is an old gold mining town from the 1880's, the Visitor Centre is open daily with a fascinating detailed history and display.
Alice Springs is the heart and soul of any visit to the Territory. You will find majestic ranges, sweeping panoramas, magnificent colours, cool desert waterholes and ancient culture. It is always suggested to leave a few days or even more to really experience the wonder and beauty that will engulf you from the moment you arrive in Alice Springs. From the many restaurants, shops and other retail outlets within the town centre, museums and other attractions through to the numerous tours and safaris that you can embark on to plenty of spectacular attractions located within the region, there will always be so much to see and do while you are here.
So if you would like to find out a little more about the options for backpackers when it comes to accommodation, tours, sightseeing, entertainment and more, then call us today as we are always too happy to help.
