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The second largest town in
the Northern Territory
(NT) and the most inland centre in Australia,
Alice Springs is located deep within the Red Centre—a barren, arid countryside
dominated by a unique red pigment found in the rocks and soil. The stunning, crimson
landscape and year-round blue skies of this outlandish place make Alice Springs
one of Australia's must see destinations.
The town is only a two-hour flight from most Australian cities
and connected to the rest of the country by land via the Stuart
Highway. Although there are many unsealed roads connecting Alice Springs
to other Australian settlements, the Stuart Highway, which runs north south
from Adelaide to Darwin,
is the only fully sealed road in the area.
With an indigenous population far greater than any other Australian
state or territory, the NT and Alice Springs are renowned for their rich cultural
heritage and multicultural identity. The most well-known natural highlights
of Alice Springs are the East and West MacDonnell
Ranges that straddle Alice Springs and run for 223 km (139 mi). Uluru,
or Ayers Rock, is less than 450 km (280 mi) south west of town. Visitors to
the the Red Centre can enjoy dramatic views, bushwalking, swimming, four-wheel
driving or quad-bike riding.
Australia
