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Alice Springs (Town)
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Best Time
All Year
Entry Fee
Free
Drive Time
16h 8min
Access
All vehicles
Croc Safety: Only swim in designated croc-monitored areas. Check signs before entering any waterway. Report sightings: 1800 453 210.
- Limited phone signal
- Carry 3L water/person/day
Central Australia's major town — a regional hub of 28,000 people situated between the East and West MacDonnell Ranges. Alice Springs is the gateway to Uluru, Kings Canyon, the MacDonnell Ranges, and the Simpson Desert. The town has strong Aboriginal cultural institutions, galleries, and an authentic outback character. Alice Springs is the undisputed capital of the Australian outback — the jumping-off point for Central Australia's greatest natural wonders.
Explorer Verdict
VerifiedFree entry
Best for
Wildlife watchers, families, first-time NT visitors
Skip if
You'd rather explore independently
Time needed
1-2 hours on site
Best season
All Year
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Getting There
Distance from Darwin1290km
Drive Time16h 8min
4WD RequiredNo
Facilities
Parking
Safety Warnings
• Limited phone signal
• Carry 3L water/person/day
Distance
1290km from Darwin
Drive Time
16h 8min
Best Season
All Year
Rating
No reviews yet
Safety Warnings
• Limited phone signal
• Carry 3L water/person/day
Distance
1290km from Darwin
Drive Time
16h 8min
Best Season
All Year
Rating
No reviews yet
Nearby Locations
Sun & light times
Alice Springs (Town) · ACST
Sunrise
05:29
Sunset
18:11
Day length12h 42m
Golden Hour AM
05:29 – 05:59
Golden Hour PM
17:41 – 18:11
Blue Hour AM
05:06 – 05:29
Blue Hour PM
18:11 – 18:34
Calculated with NOAA solar algorithm. Times are sun centre at the horizon (refraction-corrected).
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