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Alice Springs

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Alice Springs, the 3rd largest town in the Northern Territory, is a region of the Red Centre. The town is most famous for its enchanting aboriginal art, mesmerizing culture, personality of the locals as well as the numerous natural wonders. There are gardens that flaunt the native flora and national parks that flaunt the native and rare wildlife. It also houses the world's most challenging walking trails, The Larapinta Trail. Those who want to push boundaries and test their stamina wouldn't find a better place. You can also sit back and have fun riding on a camel's back or enjoy a 4WD adventure alongside enjoying the scenic attraction of Alice Springs. The restaurants are impressive and the seafood is fresh and exceptionally tasty. Restaurants serve multiple cuisines like Thai, Italian, Indian and of course Australian too. The town also makes a natural base for exploring other getaways like Uluru and Kaya Tjuta National Park.

Why Visit ? (Things to see, Things to do, Food, Notes)

Third largest town in the NT - Region of the Red Center
Aboriginal art hub
Alice Springs Desert Park
Olive Pink Botanic Garden - flora reserve
The Larapinta Trail
Camel rides and 4 wheel drives
Amazing restaurants and seafood

Getting to Alice Springs

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Why Visit ?

Alice Springs Desert Park: This park successfully re-creates some of the animal's natural environments like inland river, sand country and woodland. At this park you can see all the creatures of central Australia in one place and its marvelous. You'll see flying birds, rare and endangered animals in the Nocturnal House such as the bilby and mala.

Olive Pink Botanic Garden: In 1956, the garden was founded by a prominent anthropologist named Olive Pink as an Australian arid regions flora reserve. It houses over 500 central Australian plant species and grows bush food and medicinal plants like native lemon grass, quandong and bush passionfruit.

Riding a camel: On the back of the camel, you can experience an unique and earliest mode of transport as well as enjoy the spectacular desert views of Alice Springs.

West MacDonnell Ranges: Here you can enjoy 4WD adventures. You can see the Simpsons Gap, Standley Chasm and other scenic attractions.

The Larapinta Trail: One of the most challenging walking trails in the world where you trek from Ormiston Gorge to Finke River. The walks are escorted and you will also come across the West MacDonnell Ranges where you can see dramatic vistas, swimming holes and diverse wildlife.

The choices of restaurants available in Alice Springs are impressive and delightful. You pick from great and cheap food, barbecues, cafes and refined restaurants. The seafood is most popular and the fish are fresh and quality is great.

Hanuman Restaurant: At this stylish restaurant , you are served an Indian and Thai influenced cuisine. Some of the best dishes the menu features are the seafood dishes among which the prawns are the best. There are several options for vegetarians and they also have a good wine list.

Red Ochre Grill: This restaurant serves innovative fusion dishes and the main focus is on steaks. The menu features lip-smacking dishes prepared from traditional meats such as kangaroos and emu that are seasoned with native herbs like lemon myrtle, pepperberries and bush tomatoes.

All those procaffinator's and coffee lovers wouldn't want to miss Piccolo's. You get the best coffee in Alice Springs here.

Some of the best Aboriginal art and craft in Australia will be found in Alice Springs. You can either buy them right from the street or the galleries around. The dot paintings are the best and some places to go to are:

Gallery Gondwana
Muk Muk
Iranti
Gallery Kuruwarri
Leaping Lizards Gallery

Apart from the art and craft, there are numerous shopping centers and retail shopping venues too.

Language Spoken: English

Currency: Australian Dollar

Climate: The climate in Alice Springs is generally hot and dry. Even during the winters the average temperature range is 3°C-20°C.

Connectivity: The mobile coverage in Alice Springs has improved and now 4G reception is good and strong.

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