WELCOME TO
Central Australia
WELCOME TO
Central Australia
Central Australia contains some of Australia's most famous natural wonders in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park and Watarrka (Kings Canyon), and others that should be, such as Toritja (West MacDonnell Range National Park), Karlu Karlu (Devils Marbles), and Palm Valley. This unique part of the world offers spectacular landscapes and unique plants and animals, but itÃs also rich in history, Aboriginal culture and arts, and has something for everyone.
Drive through ancient landscapes, stop and explore the gorges and valleys, swim in lush waterholes, walk Kings Canyon and experience the spectacular sunrises and sunsets at Uluru. Experience some of Australia's most exciting drive routes at your own pace taking in the awe inspring, ever changing landscapes of Central Australia.
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Alice Springs Desert Park
As distinctive as the Australian desert is – Desert Park is a truly unique experience that continues to captivate and educate travellers. There’s much more to deserts than meets the eye.
Uluru Camel Tours
Award-winning Uluru Camel Tours is one of the largest working camel farms in Australia operating five tours per day. It is now home to over 60 working camels.
Outback Ballooning
Outback Ballooning has been operating in Alice Springs since 1986 and is one of Australia’s longest established ballooning companies. They operate every day, weather permitting.
Hermannsburg Historic Precinct
The Heritage Precinct consists of 16 significant buildings and a cemetery on 2.5 hectares of land. Historic buildings to discover and many diverse and fascinating stories of life on the Mission.
National Road Transport Hall of Fame
An initiative of the Alice Springs-based Road Transport Historical Society Inc., a community-based volunteer organisation dedicated to the preservation of Australia's unique road transport heritage.
Women’s Museum of Australia
Located in Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia. The Women’s Museum of Australia aims to recognise the place of women in history, and particularly the role of women in Australia's development.
Alice Springs Reptile Centre
Alice Springs Reptile Centre is a privately operated reptile centre and environmental education facility. It contains the largest collection of reptiles in the Northern Territory.
Big Winch 360
With spectacular views over Coober Pedy, the Big Winch has been a popular attraction and meeting place for visitors and locals since it was built by Claus Wirries in the early 1970’s.
Tourism Central Australia
Tourism Central Australia are passionate about the community and can offer you the best insights on the things to do and places to stay in this beautiful region
Alice Springs Telegraph Station
The Telegraph Station is the birthplace of the Alice Springs township. It is excellent value and a must-see destination to add to your itinerary while visiting Central Australia.
Battery Hill Gold Mining & Heritage Centre
Tennant Creek’s unique gold mining history is brought to life. Three Museum exhibits – Social History, Borella ANZAC story, McLaughlin Minerals Collection. Discover the history, science, and thrill of gold mining in Tennant Creek and the Barkly.
The Kangaroo Sanctuary
Sprawling wildlife sanctuary for the rehabilitation of baby & adult kangaroos, with guided tours.
Alice Springs RFDS Tourist Facility
Our tourist centres provide a variety of interactive experiences where you can see what happens at a working RFDS base, learn about the rich history of the world's first aeromedical organisation and find out more about how the Flying Doctor supports over 900 country Australians every day.
Araluen Arts Centre
The Araluen Arts Centre operates as the visual art and performance hub of Central Australia, presenting an annual program of exhibitions, performances, and film.
Alice Holiday Tours
Locally owned and operated tour provider based in the heart of Central Australia's Northern Territory. Specialising in offering small-group sightseeing tours around Alice Springs, Uluru, and the stunning McDonnell Ranges.
Curtin Springs Station
Curtin Springs is a special part of Central Australia, owned by a family who have made this remote place their home. providing 27 accommodation rooms, campground, fuel, store and great homestyle meals for visitors.
Alice Springs Helicopters
Alice Springs Helicopters is the leading provider of commercial rotary wing services in Central Australia. We are conveniently located at Alice Springs Airport.
Olive Pink Botanic Gardens
Olive Pink Botanic Garden is Australia's only arid zone botanic garden. Located adjacent to the Todd River and not far from the centre of Alice Springs, it is a great place to wander along trails to see the hundreds of plant species that are native to the Red Centre.
Alice Springs Beanie Festival
The fabulous Alice Springs Beanie Festival began in 1997 and has grown into one of the biggest and most fun events in Alice Springs with a committed band of beanie-ologists.
Henley on Todd Incorporated
The Henley-on-Todd Regatta is a "boat" race held annually in the typically dry sandy bed of the Todd River in Alice Springs, Australia.
Accommodation
Crowne Plaza – Lasseters Casino
Lasseter’s is the pinnacle of hospitality in Alice Springs with multiple restaurants and bars, an award-winning hotel, resort pool & pool side cafe, health club, day spa, TAB facilities and an international standard casino.
Heritage Caravan Park
Located approximately 5km south of the Alice town centre. A peaceful location, nestled at the base of the MacDonnell Ranges is pet friendly with powered sites to bush camping.
Ti Tree Roadhouse
With a range of accommodation options, spectacular scenery, and a real slice of Territory history, we look forward to seeing you here soon!
Devils Marbles Hotel
Devils Marbles Hotel is the closest accommodation to the Devils Marbles, rooms, caravan sites, camping, bar, award winning food, and fuel!
Kings Canyon Resort - Discovery Parks Pty Ltd
Experience the wonder of the Red Centre at Discovery Resorts - Kings Canyon, halfway between Uluru and Alice Springs in Australia’s Northern Territory.
Arltunga Bush Pub and Eco Retreat
Located in some of Australia’s most secluded bushland, Arltunga campground is your gateway to a range of local experiences.
G’Day Mate Tourist Park
Only 6km from Alice Springs near the Gap at the base of West MacDonnell Ranges a family-owned Tourist Park. Walk to shops. Comfortable cabins with ensuites, and caravan sites.
Wintersun Cabins & Caravan Park
Wintersun Cabin and Caravan Park, for your outback experience. The park has large shady trees and open spaces to enjoy. Located only 2 kilometres north of the city centre, Wintersun has long been a favourite of visitors. With large grassy van and tent sites or cabins for those seeking a little more comfort.
Oasis Tourist Park
Situated 100 metres from the centre of Coober Pedy – close to supermarket, opal shops, post office and restaurants. Is dog-friendly, offers unpowered and powered sites, as well as cabins.
Pawz N Clawz Pet Accommodation
Tender love and care when you can’t be there for all your feline, canine and tiny treasured pets. Luxury indoor heated and airconditioned accommodation.
Safari Lodge Motel
Located right in the centre of Tennant Creek, a convenient base for any visitor, a short walk or drive to everywhere you’ll need to be, the perfect launching pad for exploring the Barkly and surrounds.
Tennant Creek Caravan Park
Tennant Creek Caravan Park offers a range of accommodation from unpowered camping sites and van sites to fully equipped cabins with ensuites.
Quest Apartments
Soak up the sun and cool off in the pool at Quest Alice Springs. Nestled amongst the eucalypts along South Terrace, this is perfect for both long and short stays.
Shopping & Aboriginal Art
Ikuntji Artists
Ikuntji Artists was the first art centre established by women in the Western Desert Art Movement. Today Ikuntji Artists are represented in many national and international galleries and institutions.
Outback Stores
Artists have developed a style of painting at Keringke Arts over a 25-year period. Three generations of artists used pattern, colour, shape and design to create paintings representing their sense of country, culture and self.
Pigglys Supermarket
Pigglys, the oldest trading supermarket in The Alice. Come and have a look at the renovated store which includes bottle shop and takeaway.
This is Aboriginal Art
This is Aboriginal Art has a wide selection of Aboriginal art for sale from Australia’s leading indigenous artists. We work to connect the most awarded Aboriginal artists with collectors.
Tjanpi Desert Weavers
A social enterprise of the Ngaanyatjarra Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (NPY) Women’s Council, working with women in the remote Central and Western deserts who earn an income from contemporary fibre art.
Warlukurlangu Artists
Producing gloriously coloured Aboriginal art, promoting Indigenous culture and supporting the remote communities of Yuendumu & Nyirrip since 1985.
Desert Dwellers
All types of workwear, from Outback to Corporate, quality service, locally owned and operated supporting locals and offers an in-house embroidery service.
Yubu Napa Art Gallery
Yubu Napa Art Gallery, Studio and Gift Shop provides the best quality artworks. A special space featuring some of the top artists from Central Australia and the Top End. We are a short stroll from Todd Street Mall
Arlpwe Art Centre
Arlpwe Art & Culture Centre sits on Kaytetye Country in Ali Curung, an Aboriginal community about 400km north of Alice Springs. Visit the Art Centre, they are on a sealed road just 22kms off the Stuart Highway, between Alice Springs and Tennant Creek.
Boomerang Art
Boomerang Art was established in 1996, some 15 minutes’ drive from Alice Springs. An established studio with two outside galleries with and an additional two sheds with a combined display area of about 500 square meters.
Mbantua Gallery
Mbantua Gallery works closely with Indigenous Australians to help promote their artworks and culture and to educate the Australian population on the beauty and versatility of Aboriginal art. Mbantua prides itself on having genuine connections with the artists and the community of Utopia.
Other Services
Alice Laundromat
Alice Laundromat aims to provide a reliable, efficient and fast service, offering quality Dexter washing machines and dryers to meet your laundry needs.
Thrifty Car Rentals
Corporate car, family sedans, work vehicle, SUV’s, 8–12-seater vehicles, Minibuses or Utes, they have everything while you are in town. Accessories can also be provided upon request.
Budget Rent a Car
Choose from a range of different car/truck hire options when you select Budget. From economy manual and compact choices through to intermediate vehicles, right up to full-size and compact SUV , trucks, vans, 4WD’s, Utes and bus hire options. You will find the perfect vehicle for your specific needs.
Alice Car Rentals
Your truly local car rental company. Travelling overseas takes a lot of planning, saving and hard work. Once you land at your destination, there's nothing better than a reliable set of wheels to go sightseeing.
Central land Council
Aboriginal land is private land requiring permission to visit. The CLC permit system facilitates regulated access to Aboriginal land for visitors, media, researchers, other workers and special projects.
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Couple having a picnic:: Credit: TourismNT/Kyle Hunter & Hayley Anderson
Couple at Ormiston Gorge: Credit: TourismNT/Jess Caldwell
Uluru
Girls sitting on car: Credit: TourismNT/Annie Nguyen
Couple at Walpa Gorge: Credit: TourismNT/Matt Cherubino
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