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Alice Springs (Eastern Arrernte: Mparntwe[3]) is a town in the Northern Territory, Australia; it is the third-largest settlement after Darwin and Palmerston. The name Alice Springs was given by surveyor William Whitfield Mills after Alice, Lady Todd (née Alice Gillam Bell), wife of the telegraph pioneer Sir Charles Todd.
Never miss an NT sale. Begin your central Australian adventure in Alice Springs, headquarters of the Outback and only a few hours’ flying time from Australian capital cities.
A thriving, spirited outback centre, Alice Springs is as famous for the personality of its locals and contemporary and traditional art as the natural wonders, including the stunning Larapinta Trail and the MacDonnell Ranges, which surround it.
Alice Springs is widely considered to be the spiritual heart of Australia, with rivers and ranges millions of years old and an ancient Aboriginal culture rich in art and story. Journey to the heart of the landscape and find red desert sands, spinifex dunes, ghost gums, rocky chasms and diverse wildlife.
Known as the gateway to the Northern Territory’s epic outback, your Alice adventure will be sure to leave an imprint of the very best kind. Nestled in the heart of Australia’s ochre outback is Alice Springs.
Nov 24, 2023 · An outback city known as the gateway to Uluru, Alice Springs in the Northern Territory is a destination unto itself, big red rock notwithstanding. Visit for art and culture, history, natural scenery and the most refreshing dip you’ve ever had.
Alice Springs (Arrernte: Mparntwe), sometimes colloquially known as plain-old Alice, is the heart of Central Australia and consists of cavernous gorges, boundless desert landscapes, remote Aboriginal communities and a charming pioneering history.
