8 Tourist Activities You Must Do While in Alice Springs
Alice Spring is home to some of the most one-of-a-kind landscapes in the whole world. Geographically positioned at the heart of Australia, the picturesque town of Alice Springs makes a perfect gateway to the surrounding outback. The city itself is bestowed with a great heritage of indigenous art and cultural scenes worth exploring.
Here are 8 of the best things you must do while travelling Alice Springs.
Visiting the Ayers Rock
Also known as Uluru, Ayers Rock is one of the most famous and most iconic landmarks in the country. It’s a massive sandstone formation in the red desert landscapes of Northern Territory. Sunset is the best time to witness the incredible magnificence of the formation. If you find some locals en route, you can surely stop by and dig into the history of the place.
Planning a visit to the Reptile Centre
Alice Springs Reptile Centre has a large variety of native reptile species as well as endangered species including deadly Aussie snakes, saltwater giant crocodiles, brown snakes, pythons and thorny devils.
Enjoying a Camel ride in the Red Desert
Camel ride is a great fun, mainly when you are in the red desert of Northern Territory. You can travel as long as you want on the camelback. I recommend you to opt for a camel ride at sunset for more panoramic views.
Unfolding breathtaking views in a Hot Air Balloon
If you want to see how the miles and miles of landscapes in bold red scenery look from the top, hot air ballooning at the red centre is the answer. You’ll get to see the West MacDonnell Ranges, Uluru, Kings Canyon and everything that the region has on offer from a fair height. Book your joy ride at early morning hours or at sunset, so you can see absolute brilliant shades of nature!
Driving the Desert in 4WD
Riding the ship of the desert is a ball of fun but if you want to explore the territory at a faster pace and want to make the most of your time in the region, choose 4WD hire Alice Springs. With a 4WD vehicle, you can visit all the popular sites of Red centre and stop by wherever you want for more personalized touring experience.
Camping under the Sparkling Sky
Have you ever seen the sky over vast desert in night hours? If not, a camping tour at Alice Springs is a must-have experience. You will see a beautiful sky full of radiant stars. You can also spend some fun time with the co-passengers by sitting around a campfire, playing some games, taking pictures, and creating memories of a lifetime.
Going on a Bird Watching Tour
Although red desert pose some challenging weather conditions, you will be surprised to see a plenty of native bird species on a bird tour here. There won’t be hype if I say Alice Spring desert is a Mecca for birdwatchers. Alice Springs Desert Park is home to more than 180 native bird species.
Soaking up the scenery on a walking trail
Alice spring isn’t a large city. Moreover, the terrain is mostly flat and is home to many walking trails; The Olive Pink Botanic Gardens, the historic Telegraph Station and the West MacDonnell Ranges are a few destinations you can explore on foot while soaking up the natural scenery of the region. Mind you, it can be real hot in Alice Springs so carry a good amount of water, sunscreen lotion and a durable shoes-pair along!
So, where are you arriving in Alice Springs? Happy holidaying!
