Alice Springs

Located in the MacDonnell Ranges in Australian continent, Alice Springs is the unofficial capital of Central Australia. Situated at 700 meters above sea level, Alice Springs Australia is roughly equidistant between Adelaide and Darwin, almost at the geographical center of Australia, approximately 1500 kilometers from any major Australian city in any direction. Mount Zeil - rises to 1,525 meters out of the West MacDonnell Ranges about 200 kilometers west of Alice Springs - the highest mountain in the Northern Territory of Australia. The town today is a thriving regional center with a growing population of around 28,000.

Rich in history and natural features, Alice Springs Australia makes a great base for a holiday in the center. Thousands of tourists simply flock to this picturesque town due to its central location, vibrant beauty and excellent facilities. The entire region is considered as a heaven for its magnificent attractions like Uluru (Ayers Rock), Kata Tjuta, Kings Canyon and the MacDonnell Ranges. Moreover, several incredible natural locations including rock pools, gorges, mountains and dry river valleys can be found within an hour's drive east or west of Alice Springs in the MacDonnell ranges. Simpsons Gap, Standley Chasm, Ormiston Gorge and Glen Helen are also popular among travelers for Alice Springs Tours. The city takes prides in its superb tourism facilities along with the excellent hotels in the city. As the communications and service hub for central Australia, the town has most of the facilities you would expect from the Australian capital.

Various historic buildings can be found in the center of Alice Springs, including the original hospital in Adelaide House, the John Flynn Museum and Church, the Old Courthouse, the Residence and the Stuart Town Gaol. The medium-sized desert town has many good accommodations suited to all tastes and budgets, from backpacker hostels to luxury hotels, and has several good restaurants. The town is also home to many quality indigenous art retailers. Alice Springs is easily accessible by air, bus and train from all Australian cities. The city has gone from a simple telegraph station on the Overland Telegraph Line to being central Australia's key town.