Alice Springs
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- Introduction
- Neighbourhoods
- Sights and Activities
- Events and Festivals
- Weather
- Getting There
- Getting Around
- Eat
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- Sleep
- Work
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Introduction
Alice Springs is the second largest city in the Northern Territory, Australia, after Darwin. It is located deep in the heart of the Australian Outback, close to the geographic centre of the country.
The most famous attraction near Alice Springs is Uluru (formerly Ayers Rock), an iconic, instantly-recognizable rock formation in the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Another nearby attraction is Watarrka National Park, best known for the impressive King's Canyon.
Neighbourhoods
Sights and Activities
Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park is best known for Uluru (Ayers Rock), the sandstone rock formation that is Australia's best-known natural attraction. This World Heritage listed park, situated just north of the border between the Northern Territory and South Australia, also boasts the Olgas, another unique rock formation.
The Kings Canyon Park is another National Park, but both are located hours from Alice. The West and East McDonell Ranges are closer to Alice and suitable for a daytrip.
Events and Festivals
- Bass In The Dust - A music festival to be held on September 22, 2008.
- Camel Cup - Ever seen a camel run? At this festival, you can see a whole bunch of them racing each other. July 12, 2008.
Weather
Alice Springs has hot weather during the summermonths of November to March, sometimes with days on end having temperatures over 40 degrees Celsius, dropping to around 20 degrees at night. In winter (June to August) nights can drop below zero, while days are pleasantly warm, around 20 degrees on average. Alice Springs is a dry place with some rain in most months, but mainly concentrated in a few showers. Summer sees a little bit more rain than winter.
Getting There
By Plane
Alice Springs Airport (ASP) serves Qantas flights to other major domestic airports, including Melbourne, Sydney, Cairns, Perth and Darwin. Alliance Airlines also operates a service to and from Brisbane, while budget airline Tiger Airways Australia has just recently begun operating a Melbourne-Alice Springs flight.
By Train
The Ghan is an overland train from Adelaide to Darwin that stops in Alice Springs. It's not cheap, but it is spectacular as it passes through the Outback.
By Car
Alice Spring is located along the Stuart Highway, which runs from Darwin to Adelaide, where it turns into the Princes Highway and continues on to Melbourne. Driving to Alice Spring from either Darwin or Adelaide is a very long trip through the Outback (about 17 and a half hours), so make sure you carry enough water and stop for fuel whenever you see a petrol station.
By Bus
Greyhound provides bus services towards the south (Adelaide) and north (Darwin) with stops in several towns on the way, including Katherine, Coober Pedy and Tennant Creek.
Eat
Drink
Sleep
Budget
| Property | Address | Type | Popularity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Lodge Backpackers | 4 Mueller Street Alice Springs | Hostel | 85 |
| Alice Motor Inn | 27 Undoolya Road | Hotel | 81 |
| Alices Secret Travellers Inn | 6 Khalick St | Hostel | 84 |
| Annie's Place | Traeger Avenue | Hostel | 81 |
| Desert Palms Resort | 74 Barrett Drive | Hotel | 85 |
| Desert Rose Inn | 15 Railway Tce | Hostel | 80 |
| Haven | 3 Larapinta Drive Alice Springs | Hostel | 74 |
| Heavitree Gap Outback Lodge | Palm Circuit Alice Springs NT 0870 | Hostel | 51 |
| Toddy's | 41 Gap Road PO Box 3196 | Hostel | 76 |
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