Located in Australia’s Northern Territory, Alice Springs is a thriving city in the country’s Red Centre. The city is surrounded by the red desert and towering mountains. When visitors Explore Alice Springs, they find an unlimited number of things to do and to see. The city is the starting point of the Larapinta Trail and offers numerous activities and sights that are unparalleled. Here are our favourite, must see places in the Red Centre.
See awe-inspiring Aboriginal art
When you travel to the Red Centre, you’ll find a city that is filled with art galleries bursting with Aboriginal art. At the Araluen Art Centre, you can see one of the biggest collections by Albert Namatjira in Australia along with multiple galleries featuring Central Australian Aboriginal art. You can also see fibre animal sculptures and beautiful baskets at the Tjanpi Desert Weavers or jewellery, blankets and fabric made out of recycled materials from the city at the Tangentyere Artists.
Source: Australia’s Guide
Explore desert habitats at the Alice Springs Desert Park
A visit to the Northern Territory should include a stop at the Alice Springs Desert Park. Here, you’ll find stunning desert habitats to explore. The recreated habitats include desert river, sand and woodlands that are filled with wildlife. The park is both a botanical garden and a wildlife sanctuary, allowing you to see the beautiful wildflowers of the desert while seeing snakes, kangaroos, birds of prey and other desert wildlife up close. The Desert Park helps visitors to learn more about this region of Australia and the life that fills it.
Source: Around You
Cool off at Simpsons Gap
A short 18 kilometres outside of Alice Springs lies Simpsons Gap. This is a spectacular gorge that has a natural pool at its base. You are able to hire a bicycle in Alice Park and cycle to Simpsons Gap along the Simpsons Gap Bike Pass. If you prefer, you can also simply drive there. Being able to take a swim in a gorgeous pool in the middle of the Outback is an experience that you will always remember.
Source: lonely Planet
Hike the Larapinta Trail
The Larapinta Trail is a 223 km trail that snakes along the MacDonnell Range from Alice Springs to Kings Canyon. Whether you choose to hike the entire distance or a small portion of it, a walk along this trail can give you the opportunity to see spectacular views. There are guided walks that are available so that you can experience the highlights of the trail.
Source: The Adventure Blog
Alice Springs opens up the world of the Red Centre to visitors from around the world. The city forms the perfect base to explore everything around it. When you choose to visit Alice Springs, you will find that the adventure of your life awaits you.
