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BRING THIS COVER TO LIFE CONTENTS Welcome to Central Australia 4 Visitor Information 8 National Parks 10 Alice Springs Central Australia never ceases to surprise or and ancient rock carvings. This place is a 14 Calendar of Events BRING THESE amaze, whether you’re a local or here for the kaleidoscope of colour and character that will 16 Visitor Vouchers first time. From the moment you arrive in this PLACES AND inspire you. ADVERTS TO LIFE 18 History vast and unique landscape, an abundance of Heritage Walk exciting fun filled adventures awaits. The region is vast, stretching all the way from 20 Newcastle Waters in the north, right down Download the free Aurasma 22 Attractions From exploring this region’s unsurpassed to the South Australian border. We are home app on your smartphone, Touring and Adventures desert landscape by foot or on wheels, to 27 to some of the most iconic landmarks in the search for Central Australia Dining and Entertainment investigating the rich and diverse cultural and click follow. Use the 32 history to actively engaging in nature based world including Uluru (Ayers Rock), Kata Tjuta Aurasma viewfinder when 40 MacDonnell Ranges experiences or attending fun and quirky (the Olgas), Watarrka (Kings Canyon) and you see this logo to see the 45 Shopping events – Central Australia hosts a wealth Karlu Karlu (Devils Marbles), south of Tennant image come to life. Double 48 Maps tap to take to fullscreen. of activities, attractions and experiences Creek. In addition to these iconic landmarks 54 Indigenous Culture and Arts matched with world class facilities and and desert scapes, this region also boasts 58 Accommodation genuine outback hospitality. inland lakes and water courses that attract 66 The Red Centre Share in the fascinating stories of the hundreds of waterbirds and wildlife (Barkly 68 Uluru/Ayers Rock discovery and settlement of this unique region). In Central Australia, you can have a 74 Aboriginal Sacred Sites and Permits environment and of ancient cultural traditions romance with both the sandy red desert and and dreaming stories that are so integral to 76 Kings Canyon/Watarrka lush parks and waterholes. This vastness the heart and soul of this land. Challenge 77 North of Alice yourself to the multitude of recreational in land and diversity in culture makes our 79 Tennant Creek & Barkly Region opportunities, whether that’s trekking the region The Heart, The Soul and The Centre 87 South of Alice of Australia. Once you experience the magic iconic Larapinta Trail, exploring the nature 90 Coober Pedy of Central Australia and connect to the land, trails on the back of a mountain bike or 94 Northern Territory Drive Journey’s discovering the hauntingly beautiful gorges people and culture – it never leaves you. 97 Auto Repairs ISSUE November 2015 Jaclyn Thorne General Manager, Tourism Central Australia COVER Gosse Bluff, PUBLISHER Red Centre Way Dave Batic BRING THIS Australian Tourist Publications COVER TO LIFE Chairman, Tourism Central Australia 40 Todd Mall – Alice Springs NT 0870 INSIDE PICTURE Rainbow Valley JOINT MANAGING DIRECTORS Trish Blackman, Jackie Maguire ACCOUNTS – Jackie Maguire DESIGN Sue Dwyer Graphic Design DISTRIBUTION & ADVERTISING ENQUIRIES TOURISM CENTRAL AUSTRALIA Rachael Masford M: 0407 091549 T 1800 645 199 T (08) 8952 2366 | F (08) 8952 2969 E [email protected] E [email protected] W www.discovercentralaustralia.com View our Ebooks online at www.australiantouristpublications.com.au BRING THIS BRING THIS COVER TO LIFE COVER TO LIFE BRING THIS Welcome to Welcome to Welcome to COVER TO LIFE Port Douglas and Atherton Tablelands DARWIN and Gulf Savannah Daintree Naturally Paradise and the Top End BRING THIS COVER TO LIFE Tours, Attractions, Restaurants, Accommodation & Maps Including MATARANKA & KATHERINE www.australiantouristpublications.com.au Tours, Attractions, Restaurants, Accommodation & Maps Palm Valley Located 138km west of Alice Springs Visitor information Central Australia is a vast and unique region, Visitor Information Centre. Look for the blue and stretching all the way from Elliott in the north, right yellow “i” sign to find your nearest accredited down to the South Australian border. Unique and Information Centre. iconic places to visit include Karlu Karlu (Devils Marbles) Uluru Kata-Tjuta, West MacDonnell Accredited Tourism Business Ranges and Watarrka (Kings Canyon). All of these Leading Australian tourism operators wondrous places truly make this region the heart, display the accreditation tick. They’ve met the soul, and the centre of Australia. specific criteria ensuring they are committed Accredited Information Centre to exceeding your expectations with great So you get the most out of your holiday in the customer service and the highest standards of Red Centre, speak to the experts at a local business practice. Alice Springs Visitor Information Centre Tennant Creek Visitor Information Centre Corner of Parsons Street & Todd Mall Battery Hill Mining Complex, Peko Road Open Mon - Fri 8:30am - 5:00pm Open Mon - Sun 9.00am - 5:30pm Sat, Sun, and Public Holidays 9:30am - 4:00pm (Subject to change) Closed Christmas Day, New Years Day and Good Friday Closed Christmas Day and Good Friday Phone 1800 645 199 Phone (08) 8962 1281 4 Getting to Central Australia Alice Springs Airport, located 15km to the town centre. Local taxis can provide transfers south of Alice Springs on the Santa Teresa however there is also a walking trail with Road, is serviced with daily flights from interpretive signage which links the town. most Australian capital cities. Ayers Rock Greyhound Australia provides bus transfers Domestic Airport is located just outside the between Alice Springs, Tennant Creek and township of Yulara. There are a range of most Australian cities. The Alice Springs hire car outlets located in the arrivals hall. terminal is located on Todd Street. Tennant Creek Airport caters for limited passenger services and charter flights. Self-drive travellers can access Central The Ghan passenger service operates Australia via sealed roads or a range of scheduled train services to Alice Springs 4WD tracks. Information and maps can and Tennant Creek. The stopover in Alice be obtained from your State Automobile Springs is approximately four hours with Association. We recommend that you local tourism providers offering whistle- contact the Alice Springs Visitor Information stop tours. The Railway Station is located on Centre or the Northern Territory Road Reports George Terrace approximately 1km from the service for up to date conditions. Pyndan Camel Tracks, Alice Springs 6 Na t iona l Par ks Central Australia’s iconic natural attractions As you travel, please look for any other safety are protected within National Parks and signs and follow any recommendations reserves. These areas and their managers are given by Park Rangers. Keep to marked trails critical to preserving the cultural, historical and and roads. If you plan to travel to remote biological diversity of Central Australia. This areas, consider hiring a satellite phone or will allow us all to enjoy this beautiful place EPIRB, as cellular service is limited to the for generations to come. When exploring our area immediately surrounding the towns. Let parks and reserves consider the following: someone responsible know where you are going and when you expect to return. Help keep waters clean. Waterholes are rare and precious resources to both the people and Remember that all natural, cultural, and the animals living in the arid regions of heritage items are protected by law. Please Central Australia. Stay hydrated, drink plenty leave the country just as you found it take of water and walk in the cooler parts of the day away only photographs and your memories. especially in the summer months. Uluru Located 450km from Alice Springs 8 9 Alice Springs Alice Springs Alice Springs is the true outback town social clubs and a local community in the middle of Australia. Its diversity is which is known for its innovation and surprising with world class art galleries, spirit. It’s a town where many people amazing natural attractions, iconic intend to stay only for a short while but events, solar city initiative, sports and somehow find it impossible to leave. What engages people is hard to identify; it could • The laying of the Overland Telegraph Line, be the climate; the clean air, or the relaxed • The establishment of the Old Ghan railway, pace. It could be the red glow of the Ranges or and the night sky full of a million stars. I think it’s • The invention of the motorised road train. different for everyone and you might just find yourself having your own affair with Alice! The settlement of Alice Springs in the 1800’s played a pivotal role in opening up inland Australia. Surrounded by a sea of red sand the size of Europe, Alice Springs attracted many famous pioneering characters, from legendary explorers to prospectors, miners, cattlemen and pioneering women looking to improve their fortunes. These characters brought invention and ingenuity with them undertaking a number of ambitious projects and achieving many great Australian ‘feats’, including: ESTA BLISHED SINCE 1967 Specialising in Australian Opal phone (08) 8952 1079 • ALICE SPRINGS • OPEN 7 DAYS email [email protected] [email protected] Visit us at Todd Mall Alice Springs Or by appointment 0418 897 173 www.thegemcave.com.au 1010 11 Alice Springs Alice Springs Sunset Telegraph Station Phone Numbers Emergency Ambulance/ Police Emergency ...................000