Alice Springs
Alice Springs or ' the Alice' as it is otherwise known, is most noted for the natural
features that surround it. Ayres Rock (Uluru) is the most famous of these.
It is possible to climb to the top, a 1.6km trek taking about 2 hours, depending on how fit you are. It is also possible to walk the entire way around the base of the rock which is about a 10km trek.
Other natural features include the Olgas, Kings Canyon and the MacDonnell Ranges.
Accommodation
Ossie’s Homestead 18 Warburton St, Alice Springs the other side of the river. Phone (08) 8952 2308 Pool, courtesy bus, pet kangaroo, trail rides
Outback Pioneer Lodge YHA Ayers Rock Resort, Ayers Rock 0872 Reception Hours: 24 hour reception Phone: (08) 8957 7888 or 1300 139 889
Kings Canyon YHA Ernest Giles Road, Watarrka National Park, Kings Canyon 0872 Reception Hours: 6.30 am to 9.30 pm Phone: (08) 8956-7442 or 1800 817 622 Fax: (08) 8956-7410 Email Address: reservations@voyages.com.au.
Pioneer YHA Cnr Parsons Street and Leichhardt Terrace, Alice Springs 870 Reception Hours: 7.30 am to 8.30 pm Phone: (08) 8952-8855 Fax: (08) 8952-4144 Email Address: alicepioneer@yhant.org.au
Elke's Backpacker Resort close to town, inexpensive accommodation with all the necessary facilities. A great place to base yourself for tours to Ayers Rock (Uluru), trips along the Larapinta Trail walking track or for exploring the new Desert Park or the many and wonderful gorges, chasms and waterholes of the MacDonnell Ranges and the Central Australian area.
Alice Lodge Backpackers4 Mueller St Alice Springs over the river from town. Phone 08 8953 1975. Singles, Doubles, Twins, Dormitory & Four Share, Communal kitchen, Lounge & laundry, Free Breakfast, Free Tea and Coffee, Established Gardens and BBQ, Refrigerators in rooms...
YHA Pioneer Hostel Cnr Leichhardt Terrace & Parsons Street Alice Springs NT 0870 Phone (08) 89528855
Annie's Place Traegger Ave Alice Springs NT 0870 Phone 1800 359089
Desert Rose Inn 15 Railway Terrace Alice Springs NT 0871 Phone (08) 89521411
Malanka Lodge 94 Todd Street Alice Springs NT 0870 Phone 1800 815066
Toddy's Resort 41 Gap Road Alice Springs NT 0870 Phone 1800 806 240
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