Alice Springs

The MacDonnell Ranges, a 400-mile (644-kilometer) stretch of mountains, rise majestically in Australia’s Northern Territory near Alice Springs. These ancient formations offer a series of dramatic landscapes and natural wonders, […]

Standley Chasm, known to the Arrernte people as Angkerle Atwatye, is a sacred site and one of the West MacDonnell Ranges’ most striking features. Located near Alice Springs, this red […]

Nestled within the West MacDonnell Ranges of central Australia, Ormiston Gorge is a striking natural formation with stark red walls that cradle an almost permanent waterhole. The area is adorned […]

Nestled within the West MacDonnell National Park, Simpsons Gap is a dramatic red-rock gorge framed by towering cliffs. This natural wonder, significant to the aboriginal Arrernte people, offers a vibrant […]

Anzac Hill, known to Aboriginal people as Untyeyetweleye or Atnelkentyarliweke, offers sweeping views over Alice Springs and the MacDonnell Ranges. Named for its war memorial that commemorates World War I […]

The Alice Springs Desert Park, located in the heart of Australia, offers a unique opportunity to explore the three main desert environments found across the continent: sand, woodland, and river […]

Established in 1951, the Alice Springs School of the Air Visitor Centre showcases a unique educational approach designed to reach children in remote areas of Central Australia. Spanning an expansive […]

The West MacDonnell Ranges, stretching west of Alice Springs over an expansive 1,240 square miles (2,000 square kilometers), are a striking natural formation characterized by towering red-rock canyons, wildflower-filled gorges, […]

The Royal Flying Doctor Service Alice Springs Tourist Facility, located in the heart of Australia, offers a glimpse into the operations of the world’s largest air medical response team. With […]

The Alice Springs Telegraph Station Historical Reserve, one of the 12 stops along the Australian Overland Telegraph Line, offers a blend of history and natural beauty. Located in Alice Springs, […]

In downtown Alice Springs, the Alice Springs Reptile Centre provides an intimate setting to encounter over 100 reptiles native to the Northern Territory. The center houses a diverse collection, including […]

Nestled about 79 miles west of Alice Springs, Hermannsburg, known as Ntaria in the local language, is a settlement rich in history and culture. The town features whitewashed buildings from […]

Finke Gorge National Park, spanning approximately 114,000 acres in central Australia near Alice Springs, is a striking wilderness area. The park’s centerpiece, the Finke River, is one of the oldest […]

The Kangaroo Sanctuary, located near Alice Springs, gained international recognition in 2013 with the airing of the BBC/National Geographic documentary series, ‘Kangaroo Dundee.’ This series provided a glimpse into the […]

The Larapinta Trail, one of Australia’s premier long-distance walks, stretches 139 miles (223 kilometers) along the rugged spine of the West MacDonnell Ranges, starting from Alice Springs and culminating at […]

Tnorala (Gosse Bluff) Conservation Reserve, located near Alice Springs, is a striking testament to the Earth’s ancient history. Formed about 140 million years ago when a comet or asteroid struck […]

Located in the heart of Alice Springs, the Mbantua Fine Art Gallery and Cultural Museum, with a second branch in Darwin, is a privately owned gallery specializing in Aboriginal artworks. […]

Nestled in Alice Springs, the 40-acre Olive Pink Botanic Garden celebrates the unique desert flora of central Australia. Founded by Olive Pink, an illustrator, activist, gardener, and anthropologist, the garden […]