18 Most photo-worthy spots in Alice Springs!

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Litchfield National Park features stunning views of numerous waterfalls that lead to crystal clear bodies of water.

Visitors who love the great outdoors and sightseeing will also love the Litchfield National Park in Alice Springs. It is famous for its beauty as it houses numerous waterfalls that cascade down a sandstone plateau known as the Tabletop Range. Visitors will surely love the magnificent views the park has to offer.

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Rainbow Valley is famous for its sandstone bluffs and cliffs that change colors and make up its great scenic landscape.

Rainbow Valley, located in Alice Springs, is a must-visit destination for those who love sightseeing and admiring the beauty of nature. The valley is well known for its sandstone bluff and cliffs that change from red to orange and purple depending on the time and season. The valley also offers stunning picturesque landscapes that will surely leave visitors in awe.

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Enjoy the amazing experience of swimming at Alice Springs Aquatic and Leisure Centre.

Alice Springs Aquatic & Leisure Centre is known to provide a safe swimming experience, quality facilities, and great customer service. It has a 50-meter pool, a 4 lane learn-to-swimming pool, a 20-meter indoor pool with beach entry, an indoor spa, and a lazy river. Undoubtedly it is a great place for people of all ages to have a stunning swimming experience.

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A spectacular park that is home to various plant species.

Finke Gorge National Park is located in the Northern Territory of Australia. It covers an area of 458 km square. It is said to be protecting one of the oldest rivers in the world called the Finke River, which was believed to be 350 million years old. The park includes an impressive dessert with an oasis and a Palm Valley. It is a unique area containing a variety of plants including the red cabbage palm. It has around 3000 full-grown trees along with thousands of small seedlings. Other attractions here are a maze of sandstone amphitheaters, pinnacles, and gorges.

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Glen Helen Waterpark is an exciting park where visitors could go tubing along its river while admiring nature.

Glen Helen Waterpark, located in Alice Springs, is a must-visit destination in the summer as visitors could play in the sun and splash in the water. The park is famous for offering a one-of-a-kind experience as it offers free tubing all day long. Visitors will surely love tubing along the waterpark’s river while also admiring its surroundings.

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A railway museum depicting a 1930s-style railway station.

Old Ghan Heritage Railway and Museum is located in Alice Springs, Australia. This museum is operated by the Road Transport Historical Society. The museum houses narrow gauge equipment from the original Central Australian Railway which once operated to Alice Springs. There are also restored locomotives and carriages displayed here. Apart from the museum, there are tea shops, family-friendly restaurants, barbeque cafes, souvenir shops, and toilets available.

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Araluen Arts Centre has a collection of more than 1000 works of art.

Araluen Arts Centre is located in Alice Springs. It has four art galleries that contain a significant collection of regional art. It is known as the keeping place of stories. Apart from this art exhibition, drama, dance, and music are also held here. There is a theatre that features independent movies as well as international movies. The largest collection of Aboriginal art in Australia is present here. It is a great place to visit and enjoy the beauty of art.

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An art gallery exhibiting a huge collection of Aboriginal paintings from the artists of Utopia.

Mbantua Fine Art Gallery is located at the Todd Mall in Alice Springs. It is an Australian art gallery that specializes in exhibiting and selling the artworks from Utopia region of Central Australia. You can also find jewelry, woodwork, sandstone carvings, Utopia giftware, and other kinds of souvenirs displayed here.

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See the iconic crocodile and other cold-blooded creatures here.

Cold-blooded does not always refer to murder. Some of the most amazing animals that have ever lived have blood that heats up or cools, depending on the environment. The “cold blood” most reptiles have to make them fascinating subjects of serious study or mere curiosity. Here at the Alice Springs Reptile Centre, you’ll get a fair dose of exposure to crocodiles, geckos, lizards, and other reptiles in this part of Australia.

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Yubu Napa Art Gallery showcases the gallery’s collection of Australian traditional and contemporary artworks.

Yubu Napa Art Gallery, located in Alice Springs, is a must-visit for art enthusiasts as it features an exquisite collection of Australian traditional and contemporary artworks. The gallery is unique for featuring up-and-coming Australian artists’ works that are just starting to showcase their stunning artistry.

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West McDonnell Ranges is a mountain range that offers beautiful views of nature and great hiking trails.

Visitors who love the great outdoors will surely love the West McDonnell Ranges in Alice Springs. It is a mountain range that features stunning scenery of nature as it is filled with various beautiful and vibrant flowers as well as towering trees. It also features a hiking trail perfect for those who want to stroll around and admire the beautiful views of nature.

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Spend a relaxing day on Corroboree Rock Conservation Reserve.

Corroboree Rock Conservation Reserve is a protected area in Australia’s Northern Territory, located in the East MacDonnell Ranges about 42 kilometers east of Alice Springs. Dark grey and light grey streaky blobs of ‘dalmation rock’ can be seen near the base of the rock. The rock is surrounded by a ring of low land, giving it the appearance of an obelisk. To obtain a better look at the old rock structure, take a short walk around the base of the rock.

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Enjoy a sun-powered natural kaleidoscope while in Australia’s Top End.

The Northern Territory of Australia is home to a massive rock formation called Uluru. The nearest town here is Alice Springs. That is why there are many camping tours of Uluru that depart from and return to this town. Many of these tours last for at least more than a day. Hence, anyone who participates in adventurous excursions like this can enjoy the play of colors at Uluru during different parts of the day. For example, Uluru’s colors come alive when hit by the golden light of the sun during dawn or sunset.

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Outback Ballooning is an air balloon company that offers one of a kind experience where visitors could ride a balloon.

Outback Ballooning, a company that offers hot air balloon rides, is located in Alice Spring. It offers a one-of-a-kind experience as it features hot air balloons with vibrant designs which visitors could ride. Guests riding a balloon will surely have fun as it offers wondrous and stunning views of the county’s skylines.

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Australia’s gateway to the world is now a gateway for recreation.

Back in the late 1800s, the telegraph relayed messages and news much like the Internet does today. However, there were was no multimedia back then, only electrical signals that represented letters. During the telegraph’s heyday, information traveled from the rest of the world to Australia and vice-versa, through this station. Perhaps owing to the fact that this facility was a communications hub, the Alice Springs settlement grew around it. This cultural and historic attraction is among Australia’s most preserved, with buildings, furnishings, and artifacts restored to their original glory. Aside from its rich history, the station is also an access point to recreational areas like a bike trail network, park walks, and bushwalking trails.

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Stroll around Anzac Hill, one of the most popular landmarks of Alice Springs, and admire the scenic views of nature.

Anzac Hill, located in Alice Springs, features a bird’s eye view or panoramic view of the town. It is also surrounded by stunning scenery where visitors would surely love seeing. The Anzac Hill is perfect for those who like to go on sightseeing and stroll around while admiring the beautiful views of nature.

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Larapinta Trail is regarded as one of the top 20 best trails in the world and is a spectacular bushwalking experience.

Visitors who love hiking will surely have a great time hiking at the Larapinta Trail. It was voted as one of the top 20 best trails in the whole world as it offers a unique and unforgettable trekking experience. The trail spans 231 kilometers and crosses different kinds of terrain where visitors could admire the beautiful scenery of nature.

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Stroll around at the Alice Springs Desert Park which offers beautiful views of nature as it is surrounded by plants.

Alice Springs Desert Park, located in Alice Springs, is a must-visit destination for those who love the great outdoors. The park is famous for its Palm Valley which is filled with towering red cabbage palm trees that are unique to Australia’s desert. Visitors would surely love the stunning views the park offers.