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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 itís 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
Alice Springs School of the Air is an integral part of children’s lives in the Australian outback. Connecting with these children, hearing their stories of life on the land, and their achievements.
Battery Hill Mining
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
Alice Springs Helicopters, the leading provider of commercial helicopter services in Central Australia, is based at Alice Springs Airport. Also operates scenic flights out of town beside the Crown Plaza Lasseter’s.
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.
Pyndan Camel Tracks
A camel ride against the backdrop of the beautiful West Mac Donnell ranges is the signature of the red Centre experience- a must for the whole family (the kids will love it) or for that romantic outing, or memorable shared experience among friends.
Gillen Club
A sports and family club which was established in 1972 and is committed to providing the highest standard of customer service. The club is for members, guests in the company of a member and visitors to Alice Springs.
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.
Oasis Tours
Offers a great insight into the opal capital of the World. Tours run daily and are approx. three hours. Town and Mine Tours, visit Underground homes, churches, the museum and opal field fossicking.
Olive Pink Botanic Gardens
Based in Alice Springs, Emu Run Experience is an award-winning tour and transfer provider. From sunset tours to 4WD experiences, we offer a range of options which are suitable for all age groups.
Events
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 Alice Springs Lasseters Hotel Casino
An oasis in the desert, which has been a favourite amongst travellers to central Australia. Whether you are towing a van, bringing a tent, driving a camper van or looking for onsite accommodation, the park caters for all.
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.
Aileron Roadhouse
Outback hospitality, Aboriginal art gallery, camping, caravan grounds and air-con motel rooms, pool, BBQ picnic area, fuel, or for a longer break enjoy some breakfast, lunch or dinner.
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.
Athelle Outback Hideaway
Famous Australian Outback tourist destination, steeped in the rugged beauty of Central Australia. The farmland’s unique charm lies in its harmonious blend of modern amenities, with a deep respect for the land’s Indigenous heritage.
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!
Wintersun Cabins & Caravan
Have a beer, a chat, a feed, and camp the night or stay in one of our motel rooms. A fair dinkum outback pub that is world famous, being ranked in the Top Ten Outback Pubs.
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
Set among glorious shady trees and tropical gardens, Outback Caravan Park Tennant Creek is a great stopover destination after a long drive through the breathtaking outback of the Northern Territory.
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 Alice Springs
The first and last pub in the Northern Territory. The most central pub in Australia. Drop in for, fuel, ice cold beer, great food. Deluxe rooms and Wheel Chair Accommodation.
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
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
Peter Kittle Car Wash is, open 24/7 and conveniently located on the Stuart Highway, near the Alice Springs CBD. The car wash has fully automated or manual wash bays for all types of vehicles, big or small. Car washing made easy!
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
A variety of late model cars to suit your travel needs, including Economy, Standard or 4WD. Whatever your plans there is the right rental car for you.
Purple House
A variety of late model cars to suit your travel needs, including Economy, Standard or 4WD. Whatever your plans there is the right rental car for you.
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Couple having a picnic:: Credit: TourismNT/Kyle Hunter & Hayley Anderson
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