Alice Springs Travel Guides

Ormiston Gorge

Ormiston Gorge and Pound showcase the spectacular geology and landforms of the MacDonnell Ranges.

The cubist-like rock formations tower...

Ewaninga Rock Carvings Conservation Reserve

Ewaninga Rock Carvings Conservation Reserve is a small, 6ha reserve protecting rock engravings which are a valuable link to the activities of...

Simpsons Gap

The West MacDonnell National Park incorporates a number of scenic gaps, including Simpsons Gap, one of the most prominent waterholes in the West...

Ryan Well Historical Reserve

Ryan Well Historical Reserve serves as a rest area of historical interest for travellers. On the western side of the highway are the remains of an...

Corroboree Rock Conservation Reserve

Corroboree Rock Conservation Reserve is about an hour's easy drive east of Alice Springs. Corroboree Rock is an outstanding dark grey column....

Olive Pink Botanic Garden

The Olive Pink Botanic Garden lies adjacent to the Todd River not far from the centre of Alice Springs.

Miss Pink was the Honorary...

Ochre Pits

The Ochre Pits, 110 kilometres west of Alice Springs, has been used for generations by the local Aboriginal people as a mine for the colourful...

Larapinta Trail

The Larapinta Trail is a recently created long-distance walking track through the spectacular West MacDonnell National Park. The trail runs for...

Rainbow Valley

Rainbow Valley main features are its scenic sandstone bluffs and cliffs.

These free-standing cliffs form part of the James Range, and are...

Redbank Gorge

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Part of the West MacDonnell National Park, the waters of deep and narrow Redbank Gorge are very cold all year round, and are best negotiated with...

Serpentine Gorge

The gorge is located 100 kilometres west of Alice Springs, and its secluded location provides for a memorable walk through scenic surrounds....

Rocky Gully

The trail to Rocky Gully, on Section 6 of the Larapinta Trail, is a reminder that much of Central Australia is still a 'wild country'...

Mt Sonder

Mt Sonder is at the end of the Larapinta Trail and the highest point of the entire trail.

During your walk keep an eye out for the termite...

Rocky Bar Gap

The trail to Rocky Bar Gap, along Section 11 of the Larapinta Trail, descends from Hilltop Lookout on the northern side then winds across low...

Finke Gorge National Park

Finke Gorge National Park covers an area of 46,000ha, including the impressive prehistoric-feeling Palm Valley. The park and nearby areas hold...

Owen Springs Reserve

Owen Springs Reserve, formally Owen Springs Cattle Station, opened in 2003 and is fast becoming a favourite location for four wheel drive visitors...

Serpentine Chalet Dam

Serpentine Chalet Dam is the Trailhead for Sections 8 and 9 of the Larapinta Trail.

As you approach Serpentine Chalet Dam from Counts...

Watarrka National Park (Kings Canyon)

Watarrka National Park, Kings Canyon, is located 450 kms south west of Alice Springs in the Uluru-Kata Tjuta region of the Northern Territory. The...

Giles Track

Impressive natural wonders, indigenous culture and the heritage of outback Central Australia can all be experienced when trekking this 22 km, 2...

Barrow Creek Telegraph Station

The Illamurta Springs Conservation Reserve is one of the most peaceful and isolated reserves in the Parks and Wildlife Commission estate. Its...