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Alice Springs Camel Cup, Australia
Riders get ready to race in the Alice Springs Camel Cup, held each July (courtesy, Australian Tourism Commission)

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Alice Springs Overview

"The Alice," as Australians fondly dub it, is the unofficial capital of Outback Australia. In the early 1870s, a handful of telegraph-station workers struggled nearly 1,600km (992 miles) north from Adelaide through the desert to settle by a small spring in what must have seemed like the ends of the earth. Alice Springs, as the place was called, was just a few huts around a repeater station on the ambitious telegraph line that was to link Adelaide with Darwin and the rest of the world. Read More

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Aurora Alice Springs

Leichhardt Terrace
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Hotel Class: 2 class stars

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Alice Springs Plaza Hotel

94 Todd Street
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Hotel Class: 2 class stars

Alice Springs Resort

34 STOTT TERRACE
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Hotel Class: 4 class stars


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Attractions

Aboriginal Art & Culture Centre

86 Todd St
Alice Springs, Australia

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Set up by the Southern Arrernte Aboriginal people, this center houses a small, intriguing museum... Read More

Alice Springs Cultural Precinct

Larapinta Dr. at Memorial Ave., 2km (1 1/4 miles) south of town
Alice Springs, Australia

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At least one or two of the attractions here will probably pique your interest. All of them are... Read More

Alice Springs Desert Park

Larapinta Dr., 6km (3 3/4 miles) west of town
Alice Springs, Australia

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By means of an easy 1.6km (1-mile) trail through three reconstructed natural habitats, this... Read More


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Ayers Rock Connellan Airport 212.0 map

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GORPtravel Adventure Trips & Guided Tours

  • Central Australia Explorer
    Intrepid Travel Inc.
    from $635, 7 days
    Welcome to the Outback! Central Australia is a rugged land of timeless legends, endless vistas and immense beauty. Our exploration of this mythical...
  • Larapinta Trek
    G.A.P Adventures
    from $2099, 8 days
    The Larapinta Trail is fast becoming one of Australia's greatest trekking destinations - for good reason. With spectacular views that anyone would...


Alice Springs Vacation Rentals

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Alice Springs Australia - Orangewood Alice Springs Bandb

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4
Sleeps: 9
Amenities: Air Conditioning, CD Player, Ceiling fans, Fireplace, Hair Dryer, Iron, Kitchenette, Linens, Microwave, Refrigerator, Swimming Pool, Toaster, Towels, VCR
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3 Bedroom VACATION HOME in ALICE SPRINGS, AUSTRALIA

Bedrooms: 3
Sleeps: 6
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Ceiling fans, Fireplace, Patio, Phone, Refrigerator, Swimming Pool, TV, Towels
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VACATION HOME in ALICE SPRINGS, AUSTRALIA

Bathrooms: 2
Amenities: Fireplace, Hot Tub, Iron, Lounge, Non-Smoking, Phone, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Swimming Pool, TV

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