Alice Springs is situated nearly at geographical centre of Australia and is the second largest town in The Northern Territory. The town owes its existence to Overland Telegraph Line that was planned to connect Adelaide to Great Britain. As the telegraph line was ready in 1872, the population of Alice Springs started to increase. Although Todd River is usually dry, Finke River and the creeks, running among the amazing gorges, are able to cover the water needs of the surrounding fauna.

Despite its small area, Alice Springs has a couple of unique attractions. Telegraph Station Historical Reserve indicates the place where the first telegraph station was built. Obtain a few brochures and enjoy learning more about the history of the town. And if you would like to get an overview of The Alice, make your way to Anzac Hill where a fascinating vista is waiting for you. Did you know that Alice Springs is the base of Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia? The flying doctors who do a great job bringing aid in the surroundings. Take some time to visit them in order to learn more. But always remember to allow some time for Mother Nature who will surely impress you! Olive Pink Botanic Garden gives an amazing introduction to Central Australian fauna while at Alice Springs Desert Park you can face hundreds of species that can only be seen at Central Australian Deserts. Last but not the least, MacDonnell Ranges... Alice Springs is established between East and West MacDonnell Ranges each of which offer different things to see.

West MacDonnell Ranges National Park hosts magnificent gorges like Simpsons Gap and Standley Chasm. Simpsons Gap is a narrow gorge where Black-footed Rock Wallabies can be seen during dusk and dawn. It is a great place to take a walk. Standley Chasm is even more beautiful according to most visitors. The gorge is just 7 meters wide at the widest point and it is 80m deep. The bottom of the gorge sees sunlight maximum 15 minutes per day. The sun lights the gorge at around mid-day and if you synchronize your visit with the visit of the sun, you can not stop watching the resulting breathtaking view. If you then feel like going for a refreshing swim, Ormiston Gorge, Ellery Creek and Glen Helen Gorge are just some of the options.

East MacDonnell Ranges, however, is home to many sights that are of high importance for Aboriginals. Emily Gap and Jessie Gap are like a museum of Aboriginal rock paintings. Corroboree Rock is a rock formation of dolomite that displays dark and light grey colors. Trephina Gorge is a must-see destination for bird lovers. It is one of the best spots for birdwatching in East MacDonnell Ranges where the best wildlife can be seen due to less human density.

There are many accommodation possibilities in Alice Springs and at many places in the surroundings.

Alice Springs is located more or less in the middle of Darwin and Adelaide. It is ~1500km to the south of Darwin and ~1530km to the north of Darwin. One of the most popular destinations in the surroundings, Ayers Rock, is still 450km southwest of Alice Springs and it takes at least 5 hours of drive to get there.

The easiest and fastest way to get to Alice Springs is surely by air. There are daily flights from many cities in Australia. Furthermore, The Alice can also be accessed by road through Stuart Highway. Remember to take a lot of water and a satellite phone with you. If you have enough time to visit Ayers Rock and the Olga's as well, you can even consider taking The Ghan to/from Alice Springs at least one-way to make a lifetime experience. The Ghan arrives/departs Alice Springs twice a week (can be three times during the high season) and travels all the way from Darwin to Adelaide or back.