About Alice Springs

While a small town in the middle of nowhere might not sound all that appealing, the reality is that Alice Springs is a fascinating destination which attracts hundreds of thousands from all over the world every year. Once you get there, you'll see why! view more»

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Alice Springs City Reviews

bgiovine

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Jumping Off Point For the Rock

I guess that is Alice Springs in a nutshell. The bar with the peanuts on the ground was fun for a night and the rest of Alice Springs is dustly and dry, but what else do you expect? Get to the rock, use Alice Springs as a great respite for a shower before catching the Ghan to go north or south. The city tour wasn't much to speak of.

freakedout2

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Alice Springs Review

great place to stay and chill great help doing trips amazing mulga trip to the rock

  • Insider tip:do the ayres rock trip

cherylriver

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Alice Springs

Alice Springs is nothing more than a stop off location for those on their way to Uluru. However it Does have a big Aborigionee community so local gifts i.e paintings etc can be picked up a lot cheaper than other places.

  • Insider tip:Visit the Kangaroo Rescue Center on Gap street and get to cuddle a baby Joey.. If your planning to go to Uluru, Kings Canyon Kata Tjuta, wefound it cheaper to hire a car and camp then to do a tour trip. Plus then you are on your own schedule and take more or less time to enjoy things. We enjoyed Uluru Sunset more than the Sunrise.

croche

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Great Alice

Quirky, Quiet, Very Aussie, and chilled out. Nice for a few days with lots to see.

  • Insider tip:Great place to buy authentic aborigial craft.

Alice Springs City Hostels

  • Alice Lodge Backpackers

    Alice Lodge Backpacke...

    Alice Springs best small and friendly hostel with a great atmosp... view more»

  • Alices Secret Travellers Inn

    Alices Secret Travell...

    Suzanne welcomes you to Alice’s Secret Travellers Inn. Our cozy ... view more»

  • Desert Rose Inn

    Desert Rose Inn

    Our rooms are ideally priced for the budget traveller who is loo... view more»

  • Annie's Place

    Annie's Place

    This is the best hostel in town with free pick up from the airpo... view more»

  • Haven

    Haven

    Need some Luxury...... Haven is Alice Springs newest backpack... view more»

Alice Springs Itineraries

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