Alice Springs
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The community remains focused on balancing immediate public safety measures with long-term solutions for social disadvantage and alcohol-related harm.
Top things to do in Alice Springs
Evergreen picks — free items are flagged.
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A premier 1,300-hectare park showcasing Central Australian desert life. Visitors can see native animals like bilbies and thorny devils in the nocturnal house, watch free-flying bird shows, and learn about local Arrernte culture from expert guides.
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The Kangaroo Sanctuary
#familyA world-famous rescue center founded by 'Kangaroo Dundee' Chris Barns. Visitors can book sunset tours to meet and occasionally cuddle rescued joeys, while learning about the conservation and care of Australia's most iconic marsupial.
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Discover the incredible history of Australia’s airborne medical service through interactive displays and holographic storytelling. The museum highlights how vital healthcare is delivered to the remote inhabitants of the vast Australian outback.
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Stretching west from town, this ancient landscape features spectacular gaps, gorges, and refreshing permanent waterholes like Ormiston Gorge and Ellery Creek Big Lagoon. It is ideal for hiking, swimming, and photography of the vibrant red rock walls.
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An interactive museum detailing the history and vital operations of Australia's iconic outback aero-medical service. The facility uses holograms and virtual reality to showcase how medical care is delivered to remote communities.
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The town's most popular lookout, providing panoramic views of Alice Springs and the MacDonnell Ranges. It serves as a memorial to those who served in the world wars and is the ideal spot for sunrise or sunset photography.
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An award-winning museum that tells the heroic stories of the world’s first aeromedical organization. See decommissioned aircraft, interactive displays, and learn how this vital service provides healthcare to the vast Australian outback.
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Explore iconic geological formations including Simpsons Gap and Standley Chasm. This vast park offers world-class hiking on the Larapinta Trail and refreshing natural swimming holes like Ormiston Gorge and Ellery Creek Big Hole.
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Discover the heroic history of Alice Springs’ aerial medical service through interactive displays and life-sized aircraft. The museum highlights the essential role pilots and doctors play in providing healthcare to remote communities across the Australian outback.
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The most visited landmark in town, offering panoramic 360-degree views of Alice Springs and the MacDonnell Ranges. It serves as a peaceful memorial and the premier spot for viewing sunrises and sunsets.