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Early Morning Ballooning in Alice Springs
Float above the outback desert on this exciting hot air balloon adventure! Rise before dawn and watch your balloon inflate in the early rays of daybreak, before boarding your balloon and heading aloft. Drift over this barren landscape and spot wildlife from the air. Enjoy light refreshments including sparkling wine and fruit juice at the landing site. This is a great way to see the Outback.
Alice Springs Camel Tour
Our camel ride in Alice Springs is a great experience for all ages and a fun family-friendly activity. We are the only camel ride on offer in Alice Springs. This gentle ride starts from the camel farm at Pyndan Camel Tracks located 20-minutes by road from Alice Springs. Once on the back of your camel, your experienced guide will lead you into White Gums Station following a track along an avenue of Iron Bark and Mulga trees before climbing a slight incline for sweeping views across the MacDonnell Ranges– a great place for a photo on your camel. Along the way, spot wildlife including kangaroos, wallabies and birds. Free transfers from outside your hotel's reception departs 30 minutes prior to tour.
2 Day Uluru Red Centre Escape from Alice Springs to Ayers Rock
Embark on a thrilling small group adventure, offering an unforgettable introduction to the captivating Red Centre. Over the course of two days, immerse yourself in the natural wonders of two iconic locations, Uluru and Kata Tjuta, thoughtfully combined into one extraordinary tour. As you journey through the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1987, your expert local guide will share insightful commentary, intriguing stories, and hidden gems, breathing life into the Red Centre's secrets. We have comfortable twin permanent safari tents providing a little more comfort, privacy, and security, or you can try out a traditional swag experience (canvas-covered bedroll).
West MacDonnell Ranges & Standley Chasm Day Trip from Alice Springs
Known traditionally as Angkerle Atwatye, meaning “Gap of Water”, Standley Chasm is a 3-meter-wide, 80-meter-high gorge located in the West MacDonnell Ranges (Tjoritja). We explore this beautifully rugged area before trekking west and are tempted to dip in Ellery Creek Bighole, known traditionally as Udepata, surrounded by tall red cliffs and sandy Ellery Creek. Be amazed by the massive geological forces which created the towering red walls of Ormiston Gorge. Spend time here admiring nature and its finest, as we begin our leisurely journey back towards Alice Springs, with a final stop at Tjoritja West MacDonnells National Park region, Simpsons Gap, where several dreaming trails and stories cross. Featuring a permanent waterhole this is also a great place to spot resident wildlife. Now we’ve had our fix of some of the best of central Australia’s natural icons, we deliver you back to Alice Springs to your chosen accommodation and evening plans as you reflect on your day of exploration.
West MacDonnell Ranges- Half Day Trip from Alice Springs
The panoramic landscapes of the West MacDonnell Ranges are extraordinary for their immensity and array of sunburnt oranges, maroons and purples. View spectacular outback scenery and take photos as we travel along through magnificent Outback Country, stopping at the many historic locations. As we depart town, we will stop at the historical Flynn’s Grave Memorial. Enjoy beautiful walks at both Simpsons Gap and Standley Chasm- Angkerle Atwatye.
Skip the Line: Alice Springs School of the Air Guided Tour Ticket
Let our tour guide take you on a virtual journey around "World's Largest Classroom" covering an area of 1.3 million square. Watch a film on the history of School of the Air, experience a live or pre-recorded lesson as it is broadcast from our studios here in Alice Springs. Spend as much time as you like reading historical clippings and watching video clips of our many celebrity visitors.
Australia’s Red Centre: A Self-Guided West Macs Driving Tour
Are you looking for a way to explore the West MacDonnell Ranges without joining a tour group? On this self-guided driving tour, you will discover the Aboriginal origins of Yeperenye, the legend of giant caterpillars, and the Red Centre's resilient characters like Albert Namitjira and John Flynn. Encounter natural wonders like Simpsons Gap, Standley Chasm, Ellery Creek, Ochre Pits, and the majestic Glen Helen Lodge. Uncover hidden histories, witness stunning landscapes, and immerse yourself in the heart and soul of Central Australia on this tour. Whether you're a newcomer or a curious local, it's an invaluable Outback experience. Get unlimited use of this tour before your booking date and after it. You can use the virtual tour option at home, too. Once you have booked, you will receive instructions and a unique code to download the tour. The app displays directions to the starting point; when you’re in the right place, tap start.
Ayers Rock Day Trip from Alice Springs Including BBQ Dinner
Experience the wonders of Uluru as part of your Northern Territory adventure. *** For all bookings travelling from 01 April 2024 and onwards, a visit to Kata Tjuta will no longer be included Travel in air-conditioned comfort, hear intriguing stories and learn the secrets of this unique world-renowned destination. We provide BBQ, beverages and snacks so all you have to do is focus on your incredible surroundings. All activities are considered very safe for all age groups. They do not require a high level of fitness or agility. You’ll enjoy: Watching the sunset at the sacred site of Uluru with a glass of bubbly Uluru: Guided Mala Walk Uluru: Guided Mutitjulu Waterhole Walk Aboriginal Cultural Centre Mount Connor Lookout (Alice Springs start only)
Uluru, Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon Camping Safari from Alice Springs
Want to see the Red Centre's greatest natural attractions in under three days? Easy. Jump on this trip and you'll get to admire Uluru by sunrise and sunset, explore the natural wonders of Kings Canyon – the Lost City, Amphitheatre, Garden of Eden and North and South Walls – and weave through the gigantic boulders and gullies of Kata Tjuta. Experience the heart of the Red Centre with the best guides in the business who know the culture, people and Outback like the back of their hand. Spend you days gaining a deeper understanding into the spiritual importance of Uluru and its surrounds, and your nights camping on Australia’s red earth and dining under the stars.
West MacDonnell Ranges Day Trip from Alice Springs
Experience the magnificent grandeur of the West MacDonnell Ranges on this fascinating one day tour. Marvel at towering fiery red walls set aglow by the desert sun as you drive along the ranges. We tour through these amazing ranges all day and stop at beautiful gorges and waterholes, where we can enjoy a refreshing swim in the warmer months. Don’t forget your camera! Every moment of this memorable one day tour is worth capturing. You’ll visit: Simpsons Gap Standley Chasm Ochre Pits Ormiston Gorge Glen Helen Ellery Creek Bighole Flynn Memorial Optional swim at Ellery Creek Bighole (summer only) All activities are considered very safe for all age groups. They do not require a high level of fitness or agility.
Attractions in Alice Springs
- Uluru (Ayers Rock)
- Kata Tjuta (The Olgas)
- MacDonnell Ranges
- Standley Chasm (Angkerle Atwatye)
- West MacDonnell Ranges
- Royal Flying Doctor Service Alice Springs Tourist Facility (RFDS Museum)
- Anzac Hill
- Alice Springs School of the Air Visitor Centre
- Ormiston Gorge
- Alice Springs Telegraph Station Historical Reserve
- Alice Springs Desert Park
- Alice Springs Reptile Centre
- Hermannsburg (Ntaria)
- Curtin Springs
- Finke Gorge National Park
- Simpsons Gap
- Larapinta Trail
- Tnorala/Gosse Bluff Conservation Reserve
- Olive Pink Botanic Garden
- Mbantua Fine Art Gallery and Cultural Museum (Mbantua Aboriginal Art Gallery)
- Kangaroo Sanctuary