Outdoors in Alice Springs

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outdoors in Alice Springs : the essentials

Canyons in Alice Springs

The Olgas

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The Olgas, also known by their original name of Kata Tjuta (meaning many heads), is a rock formation of the same origin as the nea

Deserts in Alice Springs

Kings Canyon - Watarrka National Park

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The only good reference I can think of to describe Kings Canyon is to compare it to the Grand Canyon. It is a rock formation in th

Deserts in Alice Springs

Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park

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The Australian outback ... an endless desert, red fire and at its center, this great rock named Uluru by the Aborigines and the re

Hiking in Alice Springs

The Canyon Walk

Without doubt, the best of the walks in Kings Canyon is running along the top of the canyon. Firstly, because it allows, from its

Viewpoints in Alice Springs

Anzac Hill

This small hill, in Alice Springs, is the best viewpoint in the city. It is not difficult to climb, although the heat can suffocat

Canyons in Alice Springs

Glen Helen Gorge

This gorge, in the West Macdonnell Range Call (130 km west of Alice Springs), is arguably the most important in the area. You can

Hiking in Alice Springs

Kings Creek Walk

This is the easiest path in Kings Canyon, you can walk it in less than an hour and it is suitable for people with disabilities. It

Canyons in Alice Springs

Simpsons Gap Bicycle Path

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We have arrived at the first important stop, if we were to decide to visit the West Macdonnell Mountain Range. Situated just 17 ki

Canyons in Alice Springs

Ormiston Gorge and Pound

I thought this was the most amazing part of the West Macdonnell Range (a little over 130 kilometers from Alice Springs). It is a t

Ponds in Alice Springs

Ellery Creek Big Hole

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The West Macdonnell Range is the most popular place in the area, nearly 100 km from Alice Springs. Although the water is pretty co

Canyons in Alice Springs

Jessie Gap

Small canyon, which is very close to Emily Gap, a little over 15 km from Alice Springs, called East Macdonnell Hills. A short trai

Canyons in Alice Springs

Emily Gap

Along with a little pond-stream (when it rains), this is located just over 10 km from Alice Springs. A short trail of about 100 me

Nature Reserves in Alice Springs

Corroboree Rock

Corroboree Rock was sacred to the Australian aborigines. It's about 50 kilometers east of Alice Springs in the area called East Ma

Hiking in Alice Springs

MacDonnell Ranges

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East of Alice Springs, there is a route that is part paved and part road (suitable only for 4x4s) which runs through this mountain

Canyons in Alice Springs

Redbank Gorge

This was the furthest I went from Alice Springs during my trip, nearly 170km from the city. Although the water was pretty cold, I

Hiking in Alice Springs

Ghost Gum Walk

When we visited the Ormiston Gorge, we had the option of doing a several hour hike. It's a circular route, but you might have to s

Cliffs in Alice Springs

Mont Conner

Activities in Alice Springs

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Litchfield National Park Full-Day Safari from Darwin

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starting from

64 £

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Alice Springs: 3-Day Roundtrip Budget Camping Tour to Uluru

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starting from

229.54 £

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Darwin: Adelaide River Half-Day Jumping Crocs Cruise

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starting from

69.25 £

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Alice Springs: Early Morning Hot Air Balloon Flight

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starting from

152.43 £

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Uluru: Sacred Sites & Sunset Tour with Wine & Cheeseboard

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starting from

84.92 £

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