Plizio Visual Lab
Alice Springs
ℹ️Practical info — Alice Springs
▾
🌤 Weather — 5 days
📍 Nearby
Sights nearby
💡 Tips
- The desert climate means very cold winter nights and extremely hot summer days; always pack layers.
- Renting a 4WD is highly recommended if you plan to properly explore the surrounding MacDonnell Ranges.
- Avoid driving outside the town limits at dawn or dusk due to the high risk of kangaroos on the roads.
- Start your outdoor activities early in the morning to beat the intense midday heat.
- Keep a fly net handy during the warmer months, as the outback flies can be quite persistent.
🍽 Food
Try authentic kangaroo or emu dishes at the traditional outback pubs in town.
Look for this sweet and tart desert peach spread at local bakeries and cafes.
Cool down with a freshly brewed pint at a brewery near the town centre.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
Browse the galleries along Todd Mall for authentic dot paintings and wooden carvings from local communities.
Held every second Sunday, offering a great selection of local crafts, jewellery, and street food.
Head up here for a quiet sunrise or sunset with sweeping panoramic views of the town and ranges.
Wander the peaceful pathways to experience the diverse desert landscapes, flora, and fauna up close.
Water temperature…
Alice Springs lies in the heart of Australia's famous Red Centre and is one of the country's most renowned desert towns. Although it has no coastline, the charm of the Outback, the red sand dunes, and the arid yet remarkable desert landscape more than compensate visitors. Historically developed around a telegraph station, it is today the second most populous settlement in the vast Northern Territory, truly an oasis in the middle of the desert. The town is primarily known as an excellent starting point for exploring Australia's most iconic natural wonders. While Uluru (Ayers Rock) is several hundred kilometers away, many launch their desert expeditions from here. Much closer are the magnificent MacDonnell Ranges, whose gorges, hiking trails, and hidden, cooling rock pools (such as Ellery Creek Big Hole or Simpsons Gap) offer a unique experience. The desert flora and fauna are most comprehensively showcased at the Alice Springs Desert Park. The settlement has a rich Aboriginal cultural heritage based on the traditions of the Arrernte people. Local galleries and cultural centers display world-class Aboriginal artworks. It can be reached by domestic flights (the town has its own airport) or by the iconic The Ghan luxury train, which stops here while traveling between Adelaide and Darwin, offering an unparalleled travel experience.
Explore on the map
How well do you know Australia?
Find cities, landscapes and regions in 10 varied challenges on the interactive map.
Your journey, your memory
A postcard from Alice Springs
Turn your own photo into a personal postcard with a local stamp. Free and no sign-up required.
Create a postcard- Location: Australia
- Highlights: Coolabah Swamp and Native Fig Lookout · River and Ranges Lookout · The Old Courthouse
- Population: ~24.855
Geography
Facts
- Located in the Northern Territory
- Heart of Australia's Red Centre
- Gateway to the Outback
- Surrounded by the MacDonnell Ranges
- Rich Aboriginal cultural heritage
- Home to the Alice Springs Desert Park
- Accessible via The Ghan luxury train
- Originally founded as a telegraph station
Route planner — Car & Motorhome
Where do you start? We build the route here, with stops and country notes along the way.
© OpenStreetMap contributors · OpenRouteService
Sights in the town Alice Springs (12)
Museum of Central Australia & Strehlow Research Center🏛 museum
A museum in Alice Springs dedicated to the natural history and cultures of Central Australia.
Frequently asked questions
Alice Springs: where is it located?
Alice Springs: what is there to see?
Alice Springs: why is it worth visiting?
Nearby cities
