Things to Do in Alice Springs
7 activities and experiences for backpackers.
Catch sunrise from Anzac Hill for 360-degree views over town and the ranges
Catch sunrise from Anzac Hill for 360-degree views over town and the ranges (free)
Day trip or multi-day tour to Uluru and Kata Tjuta
Day trip or multi-day tour to Uluru and Kata Tjuta (from $250 AUD for a budget 2-day tour)
Explore the Araluen Cultural Precinct — art galleries featuring Aboriginal art
Explore the Araluen Cultural Precinct — art galleries featuring Aboriginal art
Hike Simpsons Gap, Standley Chasm, or Ormiston Gorge in the West MacDonnell Ranges
Hike Simpsons Gap, Standley Chasm, or Ormiston Gorge in the West MacDonnell Ranges
Visit the Alice Springs Desert Park to understand Central Australian ecosystems
Visit the Alice Springs Desert Park to understand Central Australian ecosystems ($37 AUD)
Walk sections of the Larapinta Trail — one of Australia's great long-distance hikes
Walk sections of the Larapinta Trail — one of Australia's great long-distance hikes (223 km total, but day sections available)
Watch the sunset paint the MacDonnell Ranges red from a lookout
Watch the sunset paint the MacDonnell Ranges red from a lookout