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 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.
Don’t miss these bucket list experiences
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.
Araluen Arts Centre
Peruse the Araluen Collection and its 1,100 artworks that reflect the vitality and variety of works of art from the region
Alice Springs School
of the Air
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.
Camel Tours NT
Daily short rides through to unique overnight experiences there is something to suit everyone in our seasonal program to explore the many wonders of Central Australia.
Alice Springs Helicopters
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.
Wrights Air
Wright’s air has been operating scenic and charter flights from William Creek, the nearest settlement to Lake Eyre since 1992. Specialises in flights over the world-famous Lake Eyre and the spectacular Anna Creek Painted Hills.
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.
Professional Helicopter Services
Professional Helicopter Services is one of Australia’s leading helicopter companies operating from bases in Melbourne, Gold Coast and Central Australia.
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.
D.I.Y. Tour Guide
In your own time, at your own pace – travel in the Northern Territory on your own terms with our audio guides. Available as a CD, MP3 or phone app-online or at selected retail outlets.
Emu Run Experience
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.
N T Soaring
NT Soaring takes to the skies in the heart of Australia to provide you with an experience like no other! Gliding is an exhilarating yet serene flying experience that will always leave you wanting more.
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.
Old Timers Mine
Relive the history and step back in time to 1916 with this original opal mine. Opal Mine, Museum, Underground home, opal showroom, opal mining machine demonstrations and noodling pit. Pet friendly corner.
Olive Pink Botanic Garden
There are over 600 Central Australian plants represented, 145 of these occur naturally within the rocky hill and river plain habitat and there are 40 rare or threatened species.
Experience Coober Pedy
The Visitor Information Centre is within the Council Chambers. The centre provides information on local attractions, as well as information on areas throughout South Australia and the Northern Territory.
Standley Chasm
Café & Kiosk
Enjoy fresh gourmet food and barista coffee among the shady gum trees of the Angkerle Creek. A great way to cap off a scenic walk through the Chasm.
The local’s favourite dining
Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters Hotel Casino
Offering 205 guest rooms with a great variety of facilities and amenities including the beautiful resort pool, spa and sauna, state of the art fitness centre with access to many food and beverage options.
Top of Town Café
Situated in the main street of Tennant Creek, Top of Town Café is a staple go-to for locals and frequent visitors alike.
Tennant Creek
Memorial Club
Dining, beverage service, gambling and gaming facilities available, as well as live entertainment, the club is popular with both locals and visitors. With the additional feature of a play area for the kids.
Accommodation
Alice Springs Tourist Park
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.
Big 4 MacDonnell Range Holiday Park
An oasis in the desert, the perfect destination with stunning views and memorable experiences for you and the whole family.
Bluestone Motor Inn
Bluestone Motor Inn is a family-owned motel restaurant that has become a well-known and recognized land- mark throughout the Northern Territory.
The Diplomat Motel
Superbly located in the centre of Alice Springs, the Diplomat Motel provides the perfect place to stay, relax and unwind.
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.
Gemtree Caravan Park
Pet friendly, spacious sites nestled in native scrubland, located 140km NE of Alice Springs on the sealed section of the Plenty Highway (The Outback Way), Gemtree is a welcome port of call for young and old.
Hale River Homestead
With a range of accommodation options, spectacular scenery, and a real slice of Territory history, we look forward to seeing you here soon!
Larrimah Hotel
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.
Outback Caravan Park
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.
Pawz N Clawz
Pet Accommodation
Your pet’s air-condition and heated home away from home in Alice Springs. Kennels, Cattery and Small Pet Pads.
Potch & Colour Pet Friendly Apartments
Providing a truly pet friendly self contained unit in Coober Pedy where pets are most welcome and allowed inside. Air-conditioned and heated – Sleeps 4 people.
Quest Apartments
Quest Alice Springs serviced apartment style hotel rooms offer guests a relaxed and comfortable Alice Springs accommodation experience perfect for short or long stays.
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.
Kulgera Roadhouse
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
Aboriginal Fabric Gallery
Is a fabric shop specialising in Aboriginal and Australiana fabrics printed on 100 percent quality fine cotton. The fabrics are suitable for quilting, crafts, clothing and wall art. Located in the CBD of Alice Springs.
Alice Plaza Shopping Centre
The latest fashion, home décor, gifts, health & beauty services visit the Alice Plaza. Great food & coffee in the eatery while the children play in the indoor playground. Free parking, and WIFI.
Arlpwe Art & Culture Centre
Discover a variety of paintings, craft and jewellery made by the artists of Arlpwe Art and Culture Centre in Ali Curung. Support the community by purchasing directly.
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.
Keringke Arts
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.
Workwear
All types of workwear, from Outback to Corporate, quality service, locally owned and operated supporting locals and offers an in-house embroidery service.
Yeperenye Shopping Centre
Yeperenye is proud to be a successful Aboriginal owned Shopping Centre positively contributing to the economic, cultural and social well-being of Central Australia. Shop at Woolworths or one of the many speciality store.
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
Hermannsburg Potters
A dedicated group of Western Arrarnta artists creating vibrant handmade ceramic pots that encompass collective and individually lived histories in their distinct Country.
Nyinkka Nyunyu Art & Culture Centre
Warumungu community initiated the development of the centre, Nyinkka Nyunyu. Five key themes make up the interpretive display, they are: Bush tucker, Country, Language, History and Punttu (or family).
Desert Dwellers
As leaders in the outdoor, camping and 4×4 industry we strive to provide our customers the best brands and products the industry has to offer.
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.
Trusty Glass
Trusty Glass can repair any glass, on any vehicle, anywhere! Also supply, cut and fit flat glass to residential home or business. Authorised dealer for O’Briens Glass.
Peter Kittle Car Wash
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!
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
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.
Images courtesy of Tourism NT.
Couple having a picnic:: TourismNT/Kyle Hunter & Hayley Anderson
Couple at Walpa Gorge: TourismNT/Matt Cherubino
Girls sitting on car: TourismNT/Annie Nguyen
Couple at Ormiston Gorge: TourismNT/Jess Caldwell & Lu
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