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| The Araluen Arts Centre is the focal point of Alice Springs’ performing and visual arts scene, incorporating a series of art galleries and a professional theatre. The galleries feature a program of exhibitions with a focus on Aboriginal art from Central Australia, and contemporary art by local and Australian artists, w |
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| A self-guided walking tour around the Araluen Cultural Precinct provides a fascinating glimpse into the art, culture and heritage of Central Australia, and into some of the local identities that helped develop the region.
The precinct was home to Eddie Connellan, a pioneer of aviation in the Northern Territory. The o |
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Alice Springs , The Center |
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| Located 110 kilometres east of Alice Springs, via the East MacDonnell Ranges, the historic town of Arltunga was officially Central Australia's first town and once supported up to 3000 people. Arltunga was born out of a gold rush in 1887, when alluvial gold was discovered in a dry creek bed. Fortune seekers had to trave |
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| Explore the Arunta Art Gallery and Book Shop, located at the southern end of Todd Mall in Alice Springs, and discover an impressive display of local Aboriginal art and craft, including paintings.
A range of books and CDs, many by local authors and musicians, are also available, as are art supplies. |
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| The mood is easy and casual at the licensed Balloons Bistro located within the Crowne Plaza Alice Springs. The menus are varied and fresh, and the service attentive. Enjoy a variety of contemporary Australian cuisine, whilst overlooking the pool and landscape gardens. Balloons Bistro also offers both a continental and |
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| The Barra on Todd Restaurants is Alice’s first seafood inspired restaurant. Come along and experience the stylish surrounds and contemporary cuisine. Barra on Todd’s menu pays homage to its namesake, with a variety of barramundi dishes, and meat lovers, and vegetarians haven't been forgotten either.
Enjoy a drink or c |
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| Birthday Waterhole is the Trailhead for Sections 4 and 5 of the Larapinta Trail.
Large River Red Gums fringe Birthday Waterhole, this semi permanent river pool is an important ecological site that differs from the minor springs and seepages such as Mintbush Spring. Waterbirds are attracted to the waterhole due to the |
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| Bojangles Saloon and Dining Room, located in Alice Springs, is just like a licensed museum. Grab a cold beer and wander around as you view Australia’s history through the vast collection of memorabilia on display.
Offering warm Territory hospitality and great service, come along and excite your taste buds with some d |
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| The Central Australian Aborigianl Media Association (CAAMA) Visitor Centre is a static and interactive exhibit giving visitors a brief history of Indigenous media in Australia.
The CAAMA display, including 'Satellite Dreaming', tells the story of its humble beginnings and gives a glimpse of the Aboriginal media assoc |
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Alice Springs , Central |
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| Camels Australia, located 90 kilometres south of Alice Springs, is set on nine acres of natural bushland right at the foot of the magnificent James Ranges. Say hello to one of their friendly camels, take a short ride around the enclosure or browse through the interesting assortment of souvenirs and local Aboriginal art |
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Alice Springs , The Center |
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| The Coolamon Cafe located within the Alice Springs Desert Park offers a full cafe dining experience. Views of the picturesque West MacDonnell Ranges and the sounds of the native birds and wildlife await you, as you sit back and relax. Choose from a wide range of hot and cold buffets, sandwiches, wraps, pastries and cak |
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| As the name suggests, Corroboree Rock Conservation Reserve, is a site of great significance to local Aboriginal people, as are many of the sites in the MacDonnell Ranges.
The real significance of the rocky outcrop to the Eastern Arrernte people is not well known. Corroboree Rock was probably not a corroboree site, bu |
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| High red cliffs, a large waterhole and a sandy creek fringed by gums make Ellery Creek Big Hole one of the most popular and picturesque picnic spots in the West MacDonnell Ranges.
Much more than just a popular place for the locals to take a refreshing dip, Ellery Creek Big Hole is also recognised as an internationally |
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| Explore Emily and Jessie Gaps Nature Park, 10 kilometres east of Alice Springs. Emily and Jessie Gaps are perhaps the first noticeable features of the East MacDonnell Ranges.
Home to interesting Aboriginal paintings, the gaps are important spiritual sites to the Eastern Arrernte Aboriginal people. Many places in the |
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| Recognised as one of Australia’s leading Indigenous art galleries since 1990, Gallery Gondwana, located in Todd Mall, Alice Springs, sources work from leading established and emerging artists from Australia and the South Pacific. Gallery Gondwana showcases fine art in the mediums of painting, works on paper, fibre, gla |
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Santa Teresa ( Ltyentye Apurte ) , The Center |
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| Keringke Arts is a working art studio environment providing a direct sale outlet close to Alice Springs for original, colourful and vibrant artworks, many in the distinctive Keringke style. Designs are created on canvas, ceramics, furniture and guitars. This Indigenous community art centre is 100 per cent owned and dir |
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| Old Timers Traeger Museum, in Alice Springs, houses a collection of photographs and paraphernalia from the early days of white settlement in Central Australia. See how early Territorians lived, worked, travelled and obtained their supplies.
The museum is situated in the grounds of the Old Timers Village and is run on |
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| The Stuart Town Cemetery is a fascinating and sobering reminder of early hardships in Central Australia. Located in Alice Springs, the Cemetery was the town’s first, dating from 1889. Seven graves are examples of the earliest pioneers who lived in the area, and over 50 people are known to be buried here. |
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| Since its construction in 1928, The Residency, situated on the corner of Parsons and Hartley Streets, Alice Springs, has become a tangible symbol of the brief Vice Regal power and independence that Central Australia once had from the Northern Territory.
Built originally as the residence of the Government Representati |
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| Wallace Rockhole is a small Aranda Aboriginal township located on the edge of the James Ranges and includes a natural drinking waterhole in the foothills of the Ranges. Rock ledges by the waterhole feature Aboriginal rock art belonging to a graphic tradition widespread in Australia. The community also has an art centre |
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Tours & Attractions
Wayoutback Desert Safaris
Give you the opportunity to not just visit the Red Centre, but to really experience the desert with one of their tours.