BRING THIS COVER TO LIFE CONTENTS 4 Visitor Information Welcome to Central Australia 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
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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:
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1010 11 Alice Springs Alice Springs Sunset Telegraph Station Phone Numbers Emergency Ambulance/ Police Emergency...... 000 NT Fire & Rescue...... 000 Alice Springs Hospital...... 08 8951 7777 Alice Springs Police Station...... 131 444 Casualty...... 08 8951 7777 Crisis Line...... 1800 01 9116 Emergency Roadside Service (24hr)...... 131 111 Poison Information...... 8951 7777 Road Conditions...... 1800 24 6199 Sexual Assault Referral Centre...... 8951 5880 Medical Practitioners Getting around Alice Springs After Hours...... 08 8951 7577 Alice Wanderer Airport Transfers provide town is well equipped for cyclists and the team Central Land Council – online www.clc.org.au, Bath Street Medical Centre...... 08 8952 2000 a shuttle service meeting all flights and at Outback Cycling can recommended rides. phone 08 8951 6211 or in person at 33 North Central Clinic...... 08 8952 1088 dropping off at hotels and hostels. Book online Mall Medical Clinic...... 08 8952 2744 On tour with Outback Cycling, you will be Stuart Highway, Alice Springs. Mereenie Loop alicewanderer.com.au or call 1800 722 111. Family Medical Centre...... 08 8952 7774 treated to some amazing single trails that Permits must be purchased in person from Taxis operate in Alice Springs. Ranks are take you through the scrub catching some either Alice Springs Visitor Information Centre, Aboriginal land permits located within the CBD areas. Mini buses can Central Land Council...... 08 8951 6211 awesome views as you go. You’ll venture Glen Helen Resort, Hermannsburg Petrol Station be requested for larger groups. Alice Springs Ngaanyatjarra Council ...... 08 8950 1711 deeper into the bush and find the best trails or Kings Canyon Resort. has a local bus service which covers most only known to the locals. Minimal experience, areas of town. The terminus is located at the or heaps of experience, they will customise the corner of Gregory and Railway Terrace. You tour to your needs. They provide the bike and can purchase tickets on board. The timetable Central Australia’s only authorised, Ford, Hyundai and Jeep dealership make sure you’ve got everything you need. can be accessed at www.transport.nt.gov.au/ public-transport/bus/alice. Ayers Rock Resort provides a free shuttle Hire cars can be booked and collected from service linking accommodation venues and both Alice Springs and Yulara Airport. Thrifty points of interest around Yulara. Car Rentals are also located in Tennant Creek. Central Australia has several areas and sites If you want to explore Alice Springs at a more of great significance to Aboriginal people. It is ALICE SPRINGS necessary to obtain permission and possess leisurely pace Outback Cycling have a range of Its not about the promise, it’s push bikes and accessories that you can hire a travel permit before entering these lands. about the reality, come and see us for a couple of hours or a couple of days. The Aboriginal land permits can be obtained from first at Centralian Motors
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12 13 Fashions on the Field, Uluru Camel Cup
Henley on Todd Uluru Camel Cup Tatts Finke Desert Race Henley on Todd
27-28 Uluru Camel Cup, Yulara 24-27 Beanie Fest 18-21 The Redback MTB NOV Presented by the Uluru Camel Racing Club Araluen Arts Centre Alice Springs. Six stages of some of the most awesome this award winning event includes the mountain biking Australia has to offer. 12 Alice Springs Town Council Camel Calcutta, Uluru Camel Cup Race 20 Rotary Henley on Todd Night Markets Day, Markets, Fashions on the Field and JULY The Henley-On-Todd Regatta is a day of fun fun, fun, fun! The weekend culminates 1 Territory Day Celebrations where teams and individuals race ‘boats’, DEC with a true blue Frock and Rock Up Ball 1-2 Alice Springs Show set under the sparkling night sky complete Blatherskite Park, Alice Springs in the dry bed of the Todd River in outback 4 Alice Springs Town Council with a red desert dance floor and live Alice Springs. Have fun and enjoy the hilarity Christmas Carnival 8 Tennant Creek and Districts show entertainment. as you watch seemingly sane people race in 6 Carols by Candlelight 9 Alice Springs Camel Cup 30 Australian Outback Marathon bottomless ‘eights’, ‘Oxford tubs’, ‘bath tubs’ APRIL 2016 JUNE 29-1 Aug Desert Harmony Festival and ‘yachts’ through the deep coarse sand. Tennant Creek and the Barkly. Annual multi- All proceeds going to the three local Rotary 5 World Environment Day at Alice Springs 22-25 Tjungu Festival, Uluru arts and cultural community festival clubs in Alice Springs. Desert Park A celebration of Australian Indigenous 30-1 Aug Harts Range Bush Weekend Alice Springs Desert Park 25 Alice Springs Town Council Night Markets culture. Set in the majestic East MacDonnell ranges Larapinta Drive. Celebrate the biggest day 17-21 Red Centre Bird Fest 29 – 2nd May 2016 area, is the ‘Harts Range Bush Sports Weekend’. for positive environmental action! XXXX Gold Alice Springs Cup Carnival 11-13 Tatts Finke Desert Race An off road, multi terrain two-day race for AUGUST SEPTEMBER MAY 5-7 Desert Smart Eco Fair 1-4 Red Centre Nats
Events 2015/16 Events bikes, cars, buggies and quads through 14 Two Cup Race Day desert country. Olive Pink Botanic Garden, promoting desert 15 Alice Springs Town Council Night Markets Thoroughbred racing with the race program 16-19 Brunette Downs Races smart sustainable living lifestyles. 17-18 Annual Flower Show featuring the running of the St Patricks Cup The Brunette Races are hosted by the 6 Old Timers Fete and Tennant Creek Cup. A.B.C. Amateur Race Club. Old Timers Village, Alice Springs! 12-15 Run Larapinta OCTOBER 4 day 4 stage race among the spectacular 13 Alice Springs Town Council Night Markets MacDonnell Ranges 8-15 Alice Springs Masters Games
14 15 Tennant Creek The 2016 Alice Springs Masters Games Alice Springs TOP OF THE TOWN CAFE The town of Alice Springs will transform from recreational hit, kick or swing return year after year ALICE WANDERER Purchase one coffee and receive another small coffee free of charge FREE 8-15 October 2016 with the arrival of nearly 4000 to re-acquaint themselves with old friends and to Receive a 10% discount on tours if with this voucher. COFFEE athletes ready to Enter, Compete, Have Fun in the forge new and lasting friendships. you book direct on 1800 722 111 10% longest running Masters Games in the world. and mention this voucher. GOLDFIELDS MOTEL AND HOTEL Competitors, volunteers, spectators and visitors Phone 1800 722 111. discount Receive over 10% discount on In fact, 2016 will be the 30th anniversary of this iconic enjoy the camaraderie, sporting endeavours, EMU RUN EXPERIENCE rates when you mention or Northern Territory event which hosts 32 sports over entertainment and pure fun of the Games. Book direct, mention this voucher show this voucher. 10% OFF eight days of competition in the heart of Australia. Phone (08) 8962 2030. RATES To take part and help celebrate the 30th anniversary and receive a 10% discount on all 10% Known as the Friendly Games, the Alice Springs of the Alice Springs Masters Games make sure you our tours. 1800 687 220. discount OUTBACK CARAVAN PARK Masters Games attracts participants from all over save 8-15 October 2016 in your diary and visit OUTBACK BALLOONNG Show your Seniors Card to receive Australia and overseas. Athletes from 25 to 100, www.alicespringsmastersgames.com.au to keep up Mention code WTCA when you $2 off a Powered Site. $2 OFF Phone (08) 8962 2459. POWERED from the die hard to those who just like to have a to date with the latest news. book direct to receive 10% 10% SITE discount. Phone 08 8952 8723 * Discount applies to flight price only. discount BLUESTONE MOTOR INN GLEN HELEN RESORT Mention this voucher on any 10% off Motel, Bunkhouse & direct booking for your discount to 10% Camping with direct bookings 10% apply. Phone (08) 8962 2617. mention this voucher. discount Phone (08) 8956 7489. discount ALICE SPRINGS TELEGRAPH STATION Coober Pedy Receive 2 x entries to the Alice Springs Telegraph Station Heritage OASIS TOURIST PARK BIG4 Precinct and 2 x espresso coffee’s $23 Present this voucher on check-in from our Café for just $23 on Entry+Coffee presentation of this voucher. to receive a fuel discount. FUEL Phone (08) 8672 5169. DISCOUNT South of Alice OASIS TOURS COOBER PEDY KULGERA ROADHOUSE / HOTEL Present this voucher and recieve either a seniors discount, third child Present or mention this voucher to FREE discount or a two tours discount. GREATSAVE! DISCOUNTS recieve a FREE continental breakfast FREE Phone (08) 8672 5169. FOR EVERYONE with Motel Booking on Direct CONTINENTAL Bookings only. BREAKFAST UMOONA OPAL MINE AND MUSEUM MOUNT EBENEZER ROADHOUSE Present this voucher and receive Free Std Espresso Coffee 20% off Tours. with purchases over $50.00 FREE 20% OFF ESPRESSO Phone (08) 8672 5288. ALL TOURS (includes Fuel) COFFEE Conditions: Discounts are subject to availability. Advertisers have the right to refuse discount. Where stated, direct bookings must be made and mention of voucher must be made at time of booking. Travel documents may be asked to be presented for proof of visitor status. Offer expires 31/05/16 or while stocks last or where operator is not booked out. This voucher does not apply with any other offer. 16 17 Old Gaol Heritage buildings – Mountain bike paths, Alice Springs Telegraph Station Alice Springs Telegraph Station
History Alice Springs Telegraph Station Cafe, Alice Springs Telegraph Station Arrernte people are still here and maintain strong persevered and the Alice Springs Telegraph cultural connections with the land. Mparntwe Station bears testament to the lives of these (pronounced mbarn-twa) is the Arrernte word early settlers. Now a Historical Reserve, the for Alice Springs and was created by the actions heritage buildings have been restored and of several ancestral figures including the surrounded by interpretive displays that give caterpillar beings Ayepe-arenye, Ntyarlke and you a glimpse into early European life and Utnerrengatye, the MacDonnell Ranges being but contact history in the remote centre one of their creations. of Australia. In 1862 explorer John McDouall Stuart led an The Overland Telegraph Line was completed in and their camels.” (Tin Mosques and Ghantowns – train line would become one of the great north- expedition (his third and final attempt) through 1872 and made it viable for pastoralists to take Christine Stevens 1989.) south transcontinental journey’s of Australia. the Centre, to the north coast, navigating and up leases in the Centre. However, it was the In 1929 the railway line linking Alice Springs with Until the early 1930s, the town’s official name mapping the country for white settlement. As discovery of alluvial gold at Arltunga, some 100 Adelaide was completed and mechanised trains was Stuart. Alice Springs was the name given arguably Australia’s pre-eminent explorer, the kms east of Alice Springs, in 1887 that provided a replaced camel trains. Motor and air transport originally to the waterhole at the site of the Stuart Highway honours his remarkable feats of population boom for the Centre. to the Centre grew more frequent and reliable, repeater station for the Overland Telegraph Line. exploration and leadership. Afghan Cameleers forged their place in Central as Alice Springs overcame its isolation. It was However, this dual naming created such confusion Following in Stuart’s footsteps, the early Australian history, driving their camel trains not until February 2004 that the train line was for administrators in Adelaide that on 31 August explorers travelled through this region to site a 600 km across the desert to deliver essential extended right through to Darwin. The completion 1933 the township of Stuart was officially of this long awaited line extension meant that this gazetted Alice Springs. path for the Overland Telegraph Line which was provisions from the railhead at Oodnadatta to to run from Adelaide to Darwin. They chose to Alice Springs. “Their contribution to the opening locate a repeater station alongside a waterhole up and accessibility of the great mass of inland which they named Alices’ Spring. Unfortunately Australia was enormous and vital. for the future telegraph workers, the “spring” The very backbone of Australia’s economy, the turned out to be a temporary waterhole which traditional spheres of pastoralism and mining, only fills after extended rain. However, they owe an immense historical debt to the cameleers
18 19 Royal Flying Doctor Service ANZAC Hill National Pioneer Women’s Hall of Fame A Heritage walk in the CBD Take in the heritage of Alice Springs, a modern town rich in history. You can take a self-guided walk of the 9. National Pioneer Women’s Hall of Fame town centre and discover the historic buildings and attractions, each with its own story to tell. These are only The National Pioneer Women’s Hall of Fame is a few of the well preserved buildings and monuments you can discover. Australia’s only National Women’s museum, dedicated to preserving the place of women 1. Flynn Memorial Church 6. Old Hartley Street School in history for their special contribution to Designed by architect Arthur Philpott and built Built in three sections, the first was opened in 1930 Australia’s heritage. We celebrate the pioneering as a memorial to John Flynn for his tremendous as the purpose built government school and the achievements for the people of the Outback. first teacher was Miss Pearl Burton. The southern women of Australia and achievements of end was added in 1940 and the octagonal room in Australian women who were first in their field. 2. Adelaide House 1945. In 1965 it ceased operating as a school. Designed by Reverend John Flynn this building For further information call the National Trust was used as the only medical centre for the 7. Stuart Memorial of the Northern Territory. Ph (08) 8952 4516. region until 1939. Today it houses an exhibition This memorial was erected with the assistance of Alice Springs history and the stone radio hut of the Royal Geographic Society of Australasia in where Flynn and Alfred Traeger broadcast their 1939. The wording on the original plaque was a first field radio transmission. little unclear and a new plaque was added. This memorial stands in Stuart Park which is part of 3. The Residency the Alice Springs Heritage Precinct. Built in 1927 to house the first Government Resident of Central Australia, John Charles 8. Royal Flying Doctor Service Tourist Facility Cawood. Today it is managed by Heritage Alice Since 1928 the Royal Flying Doctor Service Springs and features historic displays, a small (RFDS) has provided 24-hour emergency art gallery and self-serve tea and coffee in the medical services to those who live, work and kitchen. Free admission travel throughout Australia. Discover what it’s 4. Anzac Hill like to be inside one of our aircraft and look Giving a superb view of the ranges especially at inside a replica fuselage of a Pilatus PC12. sunrise and sunset, this most visible landmark There is a large display of historic medical has a memorial to lives lost in all world conflicts. equipment and a range of model airplanes used Access from Schwartz Crescent or use the Lion’s by RFDS that will take you through the different Walk from Wills Terrace. aircraft used through the decades. 5. Old Stuart Town Gaol Visitors to the award-winning RFDS Alice Completed in 1908 and remaining in service until Springs Tourist Facility will see a life-size 1938 this was built of mostly local stone from hologram of John Flynn describe his vision for the MacDonnell Ranges by Jack Williams. This is the RFDS accompanied by realistic and lifelike the oldest building remaining in the Alice Springs imagery. Relax in the RFDS Café located within town area. Before it was built, prisoners convicted one of the finest heritage buildings in Alice of minor offences were held in a rough desert oak Springs, built in 1939, it was home to the first shack at the old police station at Heavitree Gap. RFDS radio operator for the Alice Springs Base.
20 21 Nocturnal House, Alice Springs Desert Park School of the Air Visitor Centre Araluen Cultural Alice Springs Precinct Reptile Centre
Attractions of the Red Centre Central Australia is a unique and diverse region. outback Australia, the Stuart Highway, the Ghan most famous icon of Central Australia, but there arts practice, geology, palaeontology, zoology, It can be difficult to know where to start your railway line and the Alice Springs airport offer is so much more to see, explore ‘The Alice’, society, cultures and cultural values. experience. From a camel ride to a game of golf access to this unique town. With a population of after all you’ve travelled a long way to get here. ALICE SPRINGS REPTILE CENTRE Experience on a picturesque course or a stroll in an arid zone 28,000 people, the town has the infrastructure to THE ARALUEN CULTURAL PRECINCT provides reptiles up close with loads of hands on fun botanic garden, there’s a range of enjoyment for provide a welcome destination for many travellers an integrated visitor experience encompassing for everyone. You can see lizards feed or you can everyone. Following are just a few of the many who have been on a long journey to get here. Central Australia’s key cultural institutions play with pythons. See the extensive display of things this fascinating region has to offer. Many travellers who fly in still expect and collections. A visit to the Araluen Cultural reptiles including the huge perentie goannas, frill Modern day Alice Springs is a central hub for Uluru/Ayers Rock to be just down the road, it is, Precinct provides a holistic insight into the neck lizards, thorny devils, venomous snakes, many industries and remote communities in but 450km’s down the road. Ayers Rock is the living history of Central Australia through its large pythons and Terry the saltwater crocodile.
22 23 Araluen National Road Transport Hall of Fame RFDS Tourist Facility Alice Springs Desert Park Arts Centre
National Road Transport Hall of Fame Australia’s premier tribute to the road transport industry featuring a collection of over 200 of NATIONAL ROAD TRANSPORT HALL OF FAME Olive Pink Botanic Gardens is located close yesterday workhorses including some of the The Road Transport Historical Society is a to the Alice Springs Central Business District worlds rarest roadtrains and the Shell Rimula Wall volunteer based project dedicated to the on the eastern bank of the (mostly dry) Todd of Fame tribute to Australia’s trucking pioneers. preservation and presentation of Australia’s River, and it is within walking distance from Video Room, Themed displays and Souvenir Shop. unique road transport heritage. It does this many motels and tourist attractions. Olive Pink Kenworth Dealer Museum through its magnificant Shell Rimula Hall Botanic Gardens is open to the public daily 11,000 sq ft of display space devoted to the of Fame in Alice Springs, the traditional history of the Australian designed and built from 8am – 6pm (closed Christmas Day and Kenworth. DISPLAYS – Books and Souvenirs. birthplace of the roadtrain. Good Friday). The Old Ghan The charter is not only to remember the great ALICE SPRINGS DESERT PARK Alice Springs Alice Springs Desert Park The Old Ghan Tea Rooms open for breakfast, trucks, buses and vehicles of the past, but Desert Park is an inspiring portrayal of morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea. Museum recognise the contribution of the men and Australia’s desert environment that effortlessly with guide presentations, spot endangered including carriages, dining car and sleeping car. women who drove and lived with these great blends the plants, animals and people of our animals including bilby, mala and thorny devil Miniature Railway machines of the past. National Road Transport arid regions. in the Nocturnal House; dingoes, kangaroos The Ride of Yesterday. Family fun for everyone! Hall of Fame, the Old Ghan Train Railway Over 200 desert animals and 400 plants and perentie plus three re-created habitats Enjoy a miniature train ride around the unique Museum and the magnificent Kenworth Dealer grounds of the Historic Transport Precinct. to explore at the base of the MacDonnell to explore. At night spotlight locally extinct Truck Museum collectively make up the most Even the “big kids” will love it! Ranges. Witness free-flying birds at the Nature and endangered species in a predator proof comprehensive land transport museum in the Theatre presentation; share in a living culture enclosure on a Nocturnal Tour. southern hemisphere. The Alice Springs Miniature Railway is part of the National Road Transport Hall of Fame It is located at the Cameleers Garden Old Ghan Train museum, a delight for children and adults too.
OLIVE PINK BOTANIC GARDENS Open to the public in 1985, the Olive Pink Botanic Garden now boasts over 600 Central Australian plants represented in the Garden. A network of walking trails takes visitors around the garden and up onto Annie Meyers hill where great vistas of Alice Springs can be viewed. There are five self guided walks, and interpretive signs to help visitors learn more about desert plants and their uses and the life of the Garden’s founder Miss Pink.
24 25 The Kangaroo Sanctuary Alice Springs Reptile Centre Pyndan Camel Tracks
Touring and adventures
ALICE SPRINGS SCHOOL OF THE AIR VISITOR Experience some adventure with a hot air Wanderer Centre Sightseeing and Emu Run. CENTRE offers visitors from around the globe balloon ride, helicopter/ plane flight or relax Touring with these companies really is a a virtual journey in “The World’s Largest on the back of a ship of the desert on a camel fantastic way to see all the wonders of Alice Classroom”. The visitor experience includes a ride. You will be amazed at the changing and Springs and surrounding areas, and you don’t film and guide presentation providing a narrative magnificent landscape that is before you. have to think about driving or navigating... just about the distinctive history which dates back to sit back and enjoy the scenery! 1951. Also shared are stories about our student’s If you want to relax why not have a hit of Golf The Central Australian landscape is also fast outback lifestyle. Discover the innovative or check out some of the local AFL Footy. There becoming a mecca for mountain bike enthusiasts techniques making it possible for children are so many adventure activities to do in and with downhill and technical tracks to suit all living in remote Central Australia to participate around Alice Springs, that you’ll have to stay a levels. This is a fantastic way to see the real in school classes. Chat to our guides, view week just to get tick them all off your list! lessons, join in on a full presentation and enjoy Central Australia on 2 wheels. Outback Cycling the displays and our retail shop. Take a Tour – Spend your time exploring will take you on some of the best Mountain bike this timeless country with day and extended trails in Australia! Tours start and finish at the THE KANGAROO SANCTUARY ALICE SPRINGS sightseeing tours from AAT Kings, Alice Trail Station – Alice Springs Telegraph Station. Visit the home of the world famous Kangaroo Dundee (BBC UK/Animal Planet). Experience a leisurely walk through 90 acres of untouched bushland as Brolga’s mob of kangaroos wake from their day-time sleep.
26 27 Visit Kata Tjuta with Alice Wanderer Explore Kings Canyon Take a Alice Springs Helicopter scenic flight
PYNDAN CAMEL TRACKS A camel ride the desert landscape. What better vantage point history of camels in Australia from experienced Alice Springs Travel Shop, so not only will they against the backdrop of the beautiful West than from the top of a camel. See kangaroos, guides and the camel-themed museum. Inquire arrange your Central Australian touring they MacDonnell Ranges is a signature Red Centre birds and other wildlife as you experience the about tailor-made group tours. Awarded Nature can organise and book your next adventure experience. Join the morning, afternoon or true beauty of the outback.Pyndan Camel Tracks Tourism Certification through Eco Tourism around Australia. Drop in and see Craig and his sunset one hour tour on gentle camels to travel is only a 20 minute drive from Alice Springs, Australia, this is an unforgettable experience friendly travel consultants in Gregory Terrace. to a scenic lookout with sweeping vistas across located close to Simpson’s Gap. Learn about the that will be the highlight of your trip. ALICE SPRINGS HELICOPTERS Experience ALICE WANDERER Experience the best of the the Alice and MacDonnell Ranges from the air. Red Centre with locally owned and operated Alice Wanderer. The pioneering Cotterill family Discover the heart of the outback, steeped have been providing tours since 1956 and have in Aboriginal history, or enjoy a romantic DAY TOURS the perfect itinerary to suit your needs whether afternoon watching a magnificent desert Alice Springs • Uluru • Kata Tjuta • Kings Canyon you are in town for a few hours or a few days. sunset with a chilled glass of sparkling wine. With an abundance of local knowledge they Enjoy fun filled flights packed with stunning also operate Adventure Travel Bugs from their scenery and great commentary. CALL DIRECT ULURU & KATA TJUTA 1 DAY $220 FOR 10% ULURU – KINGS CANYON 2 DAY $520 THE THIRD WAS UPDATED DISCOUNT BUT THIS ONE WASN’T?? WEST MACDONNELL RANGES $125 The Kangaroo Sanctuary PALM VALLEY DAY TOUR $145 AIRPORT TRANSFERS $16 The only way DESERT PARK TRANSFERS (incl entry) $42 to see the majestic MacDonnell Ranges
• Scenic flights and tours • Specialist charters available on request Ph: +61 (0)8 8952 9800 FREECALL 1800 722 111 • No set timetable, fly when you want to Email: [email protected] Tour prices inclusive of meals and entry fees. Prices valid till 31/03/2016. www.alicewanderer.com.au • Free transfers with flights www.alicespringshelicopters.com.au
28 29 Outback Ballooning Visit Kings Canyon with Emu Run
EMU RUN TOURS Discover the amazing morning when the temperatures are low and the winning business is a must to do for all visitors well marked with kilometre posts marking both scenery Central Australia has to offer with winds are gentle. Outback Ballooning crew will to Central Australia. the distance to the next campsite or section as Emu Run – voted in the top 5 Central Australian collect you from your accommodation one hour The Larapinta Trail is one of Australia’s well as the total length of the walk to go. There Day Tour Operators on Trip Advisor for the last before dawn and transport you to the launch site. most spectacular bushwalking and trekking are twelve sections and notice boards at the four years in a row! They have a variety of Once inflated, the pilot gives the balloon one final experiences. It is also one Australia’s newest transition of each section. These notice boards tours and experiences waiting just for you. burst of hot air and the balloon slowly lifts off the trails and is quickly emerging as one of the also show elevation graphs of the walk and Visit them online at www.emurun.com.au and desert floor. High above the landscape, it’s the most popular trails in Australia and the world. alert walkers to potential dangers. find out for yourself. view of a lifetime and not to be missed. Starting at the Alice Springs Telegraph Station There is a reasonable amount of water along the OUTBACK BALLOONING The rugged ranges and Private Charters are the perfect way to and ending 223km’s West at Mt. Sonder in the track, both naturally found and trucked in. There stony desert floor which posed problems for the tour in your own time at your own pace and stunning Western MacDonnell Ranges. The are only one or two places in which water cannot early explorers can now be viewed with ease designed so you can choose a mixture of hotel Larapinta Trail is one of Central Australia’s most be obtained throughout the day, with frequent and excitement from a hot air balloon. Your ticket accommodation & camping, restaurant meals unique and spectacular attractions. The Trail storage tanks. Boiling water for 5 minutes or to adventure begins in the early hours of the & bush cooking over open fires. This award can be completed in sections. The trail is very adding water treatment tablets.
EXPERIENCE THE UNIQUE CENTRALIAN AUSTRALIAN OUTBACK The setting over the remote desert, serviced by only a few bush tracks, enhances the sense of adventure. Tel: 08 8952 8723 [email protected] www.outbackballooning.com.au
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Dining Like its people, its attractions and its character, the dining and entertainment options available in Central Australia are as unique, as they are unforgettable. Let’s start with dining: from fast food to elegant dining, to a meal enjoyed under a thousand stars, there’s a style to suit any taste and budget in Central Australia. Here, you can enjoy everything from bush and accommodation places provide barbeque foods to barramundi, to sizzling steak and facilities and when you venture out to the many spicy Szechuan, Central Australia serves up National Parks you’ll find electric BBQs. all your favourites and everything in between, including: Indian, Chinese, Malaysian, Entertainment can be paired with your evening Mediterranean, Thai and Vietnamese. There meal for a unique cultural and culinary are also many barbeque opportunities experience, or it can be enjoyed live and al throughout the Red Centre, most van parks fresco at Todd Mall Markets in Alice Springs.
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PAGE 27 CAFE has become a thriving spot for sure to accommodate to all preferences with vintage and intimate setting & Casbah which is experience. The Range View restaurant specialise locals, visitors and food lovers alike. The cosy a selection of signature dishes, smoothies, situated in the heart of the Casino and is a great in modern Australian Cuisine. Open for lunch hideaway offers an array of delicious food beers and wine. place to have a drink or something to eat while Friday, Saturday and Sunday offering Al a Carte and fresh juices. More to the point, Page 27 taking in all the gaming action. menu, snack platters & blackboard specials. At LASSETERS you are spoiled for choice with prides itself on delivering an exceptional cup Dinner is from 5pm- 8pm Tuesday to Sunday. of coffee. four restaurants including the Juicy Rump bar & ORIENTAL GOURMET For 27 years locals and grill with a covered deck that has the best views visitors alike have enjoyed the quality cooking EPILOGUE LOUNGE With its unique atmosphere, Epilogue is the place to visit for a relaxed in Alice Springs, Tali serving contemporary at The Oriental Gourmet-there’s something for coffee by day or cocktail by night. The Australian & Asian cuisine with a hint of the all the family to enjoy. All the food is freshly innovative breakfast, lunch and dinner menu is Outback, Tempo offering gourmet tapas in a cooked and it authentic Cantonese. Relax and enjoy the meal in the restaurant or call and pick up your order. ALICE SPRINGS GOLF CLUB & RANGE VIEW RESTAURANT is a friendly place to play golf and participants of all ages and abilities are welcome. Visitors are welcome to enjoy the Course, Clubhouse facilities and views, and with our friendly atmosphere you are sure to enjoy the
OPEN 7 DAYS FROM 5PM Authentic Chinese Cuisine in one of Alice’s Heritage buildings
Fresh, authentic, popular with locals and visitors for twenty ORIENTAL six years. Dine in or take away, caters for private functions GOURMET and tour groups. LICENSED For reservations phone 8953 0888, 8952 3488 or 0408 268 268. CHINESE 80 Hartley Street, Alice Springs NT (Next to Framptons Real Estate) RESTAURANT
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HANUMAN A favourite dining experience for locals contrast to the surrounding Central Australian and visitors since 2001. Hanuman is conveniently desert landscape. The extensive menu features located inside the Double Tree by Hilton on Barrett Nonya, Indian and Thai Cuisine, with a fine Drive, Alice Springs, a five minute drive from the wine list to compliment your choice of food. centre of town, with ample parking options available Treat yourself to a feast and find out why all the in a secure space. locals rave about Hanuman in Alice Springs and Darwin. To avoid disappointment, book ahead The Asian mood is created through the clever for a table and be ready to savour delicious use of decor, artefacts and lighting - a stunning Asian flavours.
ROCKY’S PIZZA AND FAT KEBAB Serving quality The Only Traditonal Pub pizzas and kebabs seven days a week at 1 Todd in Alice Springs! Street Alice Springs and Larapinta Shopping Centre Alice Springs. Delivery available.
DJ’S BISTRO AT THE TODD TAVERN has a variety of healthy salads to hearty mixed grills and some of the best steaks in town. Daily specials can start as low as $10 and are value for money. The bistro has comfy lounge chairs if you would prefer to relax and enjoy a coffee next to one of the fire places in the cooler months, or dine al fresco at DJ’s. The bar has a large variety of drinks to choose from so DJ’s Bistro come in and enjoy the atmosphere in DJ’s. @ Todd Tavern • Since 1959 • 18 Hole Championship Course Course 7 days 6.30am-6.30pm Alice Springs Golf Club • Lunch Friday to Sunday from 12 pm DINETraditional affordable pub meals • Golf Shop Dinner Tuesday to Sunday from 5pm & Range View Restaurant Resident golf professional Bar 6 days 3pm, Tues-Thurs, 12pm Fri available everyday • 10am weekends • Driving Range • A true jewel in the desert with relaxed friendly club 1 Todd Mall, Alice Springs atmosphere where visitors are welcome! ph 08 8952 1255 • email [email protected] Cromwell Drive, Alice Springs Ph 08 89521921 Pro Shop 08 89526575 www.toddtavern.com.au www.alicespringsgolfclub.com.au [email protected]
37 Barra on Todd Bean Tree Cafe, Olive Pink Botanical Gardens Restaurant & Bar
Bush Tucker THE BEAN TREE CAFE has the reputation of the Central Australian scenery in the ambient For over 40,000 years the Indigenous people of best breakfast in Alice Springs, this is definitely setting of the Olive Pink Botanic Gardens, it’s Australia have lived off the land. They used many fruits, seeds and spices in their cooking. Today not a burger bar! Located amongst stunning close to town yet you feel like you’re out bush, this food is now called Bush food or Bush tucker the cafe serves home cooked gourmet style and is Australia’s native cuisine. Now it is modern, food, yummy salads and meals, fresh fruit Sunset Dining, Kings Canyon contemporary and incorporated into many juices and delicious smoothies. restaurant menus in this region, creating some There is a large range of vegetarian food innovative dishes. With wattle seed bread, native available on the menu plus Gluten Free options, dukka, bush tomatoes, Quandongs (our native the chicken and eggs are all free range. Relax peach) and refreshing Lemon Myrtle from the and enjoy delicious food in the shade of Annie lush rainforest, Australian bush food has much Wildfoods are flora and fauna not from the region Meyers Hill, if it’s not too hot you can take to offer the world. that have thrived in Central Australia’s desert climate such as camel, dates, quandong, feral the short walk to the top of the hill and enjoy WILD BUSHFOODS Central Australian Bushfoods cat and bush honey. panoramic views of Alice Springs and the are local edible native flora and fauna, prepared With Alice Springs becoming the wild bush surrounding ranges. and eaten for thousands of years by Indigenous peoples of the region, and more recently used at foods destination of Australia, the Alice Desert – Relax in the BARRA ON TODD RESTAURANT home and commercially across Australia. Central Festival runs a series of Wild Bushfood events stylish surroundings and experience sumptuous in September each year celebrating bushfoods, Australia’s Bushfoods include: Wattle seeds, full buffet breakfast, a la carte lunches, and wildfoods and other local products. Bush tomato/ desert raisin, Ruby saltbush, Bush contemporary cuisine dinners. Located adjacent passionfruit, Native mustard cress, Bush banana, Events include a recipe competition using to the restaurant, the Barra Bar offers guests the Kangaroo, Wallaby, Witchetty grubs, Emu, yalke Bushfoods, a Bushfood Iron man cook offs and opportunity to surf the Internet while enjoying (bush onion), bush coconut, native lemongrass, many restaurants and cafes in town present a the fine selection of beers, wines, and cocktails. bush yam (sweet potato). wild Bushood dish for diners to taste and rate. Dine in the Botanic Gardens The Bean Tree Cafe has a range of delicious home-style vegetarian and savoury meat dishes, burgers, salads, tarts, cakes and slices to tempt your palate! Try the Free range chicken and eggs! ‘Chef’s Special’ Open 7 days 8am–4pm Breakfast Located at Olive Pink Botanic Garden Ph (08) 8952 0190 www.opbg.com.au/bean-tree-cafe
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The Macdonnell Ranges The Ranges stretch over 640 km running to the Range through Dreamtime stories. east-west through Alice Springs. They provide The Yeperenye Dreaming tells the story of an a picturesque backdrop to the town lighting up ancestral spirit in the form of a giant caterpillar each sunrise and sunset with a display of fiery that moved through Alice Springs and created reds, sunburnt oranges and deep purples. the landscape including the Ranges. The Ranges are estimated to be 340 million years The Larapinta Trail, a challenging 223km trek old and were formed when two tectonic plates from Alice Springs towards the West, along collided; rocks deep beneath the earth’s surface the spine of the Range, is one of Australia’s twisted and folded, eventually thrusting upward most spectacular bushwalking and trekking into the sky. Wind, water, and time have exposed experiences. Local residents affectionately refer the skeleton of what was once a giant mountain to the MacDonnell Ranges in two distinct parts; range, much bigger than what you see remaining East Macs and West Macs and Alice Springs today. The traditional owners of Alice Springs, is the ideal base from which to explore both of East MacDonnell Ranges is well worth the trip. The Gorge hosts one of the the Arrernte people, are spiritually connected these regions. Rich in pastoral and mining history the East Macs largest sites of Aboriginal Rock Art that is open have a lot to offer those who have the time to for public viewing. When gold was discovered explore off the beaten track. The Ross Highway in the quartz veins that ran through the East is a sealed road which means you can access a MacDonnell Ranges, people rushed to get their number of the spectacular gorges and gaps by share. With water scarce, it was a hard life-style conventional vehicle. but occasionally had large payoffs. The protects the Trephina Gorge can be accessed most of the Arltunga Historical Reserve year by conventional vehicle. The Gorge winds site of one of the largest early towns in Central its way through the MacDonnell Ranges, cutting Australia and the centre of the gold rush. Mines and through the red quartzite, and creating a valley buildings are displayed, along with some mining oasis for many trees, plants, and animals. With equipment. There are several self-guided walks. several camping areas in addition to day use picnic areas, there is plenty of space to stay and West MacDonnell Ranges spend some time exploring this rich gorge. The Tjoritja/West MacDonnell National Park N’Dhala Gorge is reached by a 4WD track that stretches from Alice Springs westward along the crosses the Ross River several times and should northern most series of quartzite ridges of the only be attempted by experienced drivers, but it MacDonnell Ranges. Glen Helen Gorge Located 132km West of Alice Springs Ikuntji/Haasts Bluff is nestled within the spectacular West MacDonnell Ranges, 230 km west of Alice Springs and 100 km west of Glen Helen. Visit Ikuntji Artists with their impressive international reputation representing Haasts Bluff artists nationally and abroad. They are renowned for bold colours and the inclusion of traditional motifs alongside figurative and naturalistic imagery.
Open 10am-4pm Monday-Friday (please ring to make an appointment) CMB 211 Haasts Bluff via Alice Springs
Phone (08) 8956 8783 [email protected] ikuntji.com.au
40 41 Ormiston Gorge Hermannsburg Redbank Gorge Historic Precinct
The iconic 223 km Larapinta Trail winds its way Challenge yourself to hike the whole trail or tackle Along the way you camp under the stars. Most Located 50km by sealed road from Alice Springs, along these ridges for the entire length of the Park. one of its 12 sections, all of which vary in difficulty camp sites have picnic tables and tent sites. Standley Chasm has been gouged into tough The tallest mountains in the Northern Territory and length. Each section can be reached by All Trailheads have a water supply and some sandstone by the floods that, over untold millions of are located within the Park along with several four-wheel drive, so you can join or leave the trail have free gas barbecues. Fully guided tours are years have surged down a narrow tributary of the permanent and semi-permanent waterholes, which at any of the Tailheads. The Trail encompasses available, otherwise set off on your own ensuring Finke River System. The result is a deep red cleft nestle in the gaps and gorges. some of the key attractions of the ranges including you’re well equipped and have notified the crowded on either side by craggy slopes that rise relevant authorities. 80 metres above the floor. Entry fee is required. Hike all 223 kilometres or tackle just a few of Simpsons Gap, and the permanent waterholes at One of the largest permanent waterholes in the the 12 sections through ancient landscape and Ellery Creek Big Hole, Ormiston Gorge and Glen Located only 25 km from Alice Springs, region is nestled in the gap formed by graded by ability. Helen. It weaves past some of the world’s most Simpsons Gap is the easiest site to access. Ellery Creek as it passes through the ranges. It is an easy walk ancient metamorphic and igneous rock and nearly The site has visitor information, picnic areas, Ranked as one of the planet’s top 20 treks, and several short informational walks, suitable from the picnic and camping areas down to the 600 species of rare flora. the Larapinta Trail is a 223 kilometre path that for a variety of fitness levels. An easy sealed waterhole for a swim. The longer Dolomite walk follows the rocky spine of the West MacDonnell The Trail also links in with other walking tracks track through the countryside, brings you from showcases some of the significant geology. The red Ranges from Alice Springs Telegraph Station to within the West MacDonnell National Park, Flynns Grave on the outskirts of Alice Springs to cliffs of Ellery Gap expose twisted rock forms and Mount Sonder. allowing side trips to explore more of the Park. Simpsons Gap. provide shelter for cycads and rock-wallabies.
An Oasis in the Desert • Glen Helen Gorge Swimming Hole • Mt Sonder & Larapinta Trail • Accommodation - Motel Rooms • Powered & Unpowered Campsites • Award Winning Licensed Restaurant & Bar • Only fuel stop for 400km • Tours operating from Resort Homestead RECEIVE 10% OFF • Regular live entertainment Motel & Bunkhouse Helicopter Scenic Flights & Camping when • checking in.
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Ormiston Gorge is a great place for a cool dip, in the true Australian outback lifestyle offering to see the towering red walls of the gorge and camping, backpackers or motel guests. pound, and local plants and wildlife. Located 135 Wurtai (welcome) to Hermannsburg (Ntaria), kilometres west of Alice Springs, it is accessible via sealed roads. The gorge has a near-permanent Western Aranda country. Experience a truly waterhole that is ideal for swimming, especially remarkable part of Central Australia’s history. in the warmer months. Explore the area via the Wander around the old Lutheran Mission and Ormiston Pound Walk - a three to four hour circuit get a glimpse of life as it was for the early that leaves from the visitor centre. pioneers and their families. Learn about how the The area contains an interesting variety of native European settlers and local Aranda people built fauna and flora including a number of relict plant a thriving community, despite many difficulties species from Central Australia’s tropical past. and setbacks. Come and share our stories, art Alice Plaza is centrally located at the top of Todd Mall, Alice Springs. Fully air- The park is also an important fauna refuge, and culture, and make sure to try some of our with the rediscovery of the Long- tailed Dunnart conditioned, the shopping centre boasts famous Apple Strudel, or some scones with jam FOOD COURT • Just Jeans and the Central Rock Rat. Central Australia’s largest car park facilities and cream while you are here. • Jade Ebony’s Cafe • Rockmans including underground and shaded parking. • Fawlty’s Fine Foods • Desert Wave Glen Helen Gorge protects a significant The Hermannsburg precinct offers many historical For total convenience Alice Plaza has a • Dogs n Donuts • Strandbags waterhole along the Finke River, home to nine • Red Centre Chinese • William’s the Shoeman species of native desert fish. Waterbirds more treasures. Browse the Kata-Anga Tearooms, Parents Room, free WiFi and is open daily. • Alice Plaza Pide SPECIALTIES & Kebab generally associated with coastal areas are formerly the home of Carl Strehlow, view the art • A Home Like Alice Indulge in some retail therapy in cool • Nature’s Brew Co often found here, feeding on the fish and insects gallery, with original Albert Namatjira artwork • Leading Edge Jewellers surrounds at Alice Plaza, with over 20 retail BEAUTY which thrive in this desert oasis. With an array and paintings from the Hermannsburg School • Smokemart outlets to shop at, you’ll be sure to find • Desert Beauty • Optical Superstore of activities, stunning scenery, award winning of Watercolour Artists, and simply get a taste of what you’re looking for! • Priceline Pharmacy • Phone A Flower • Success Tax dining and talented Australian musicians. Glen what life was like on the Hermannsburg mission FASHION Professionals Helen is the perfect place to immerse yourself by learning all about its rich history. • Target Like us on Facebook! • Spendless Shoes BANKS Alice-Plaza • Ed Harry • BankSA
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Automatic Teller MachineCorridor Access to Stuart Highway Red Public Carpark McDonald’s Shared Pedestrian Rooster Laundry St Vincent Bus Seat / Rest SpotAudio Tactile Traffic Lights De Paul’s and Vehicle ZoneCorridor Access Stops Seat / Rest Spot Shared Pedestrian and Vehicle Zone AUDIO TRAVEL GUIDES ALICE SPRInGS TO WEST MACDOnnELL ULURU (160 min) RAnGES (80 min) Take your own tour guide with you! Learn about the history, geology, flora, fauna, Aboriginal culture, the best places to stop and more, from expert guides. C MB Purchase Alice Springs to Uluru and GET 25% Off the West MacDonnell Ranges tour. DEAL Phone or online orders for CD and MP3 tours only. Quote code WT01. Available as a CD, MP3 or iPhone app – online or at selected retail outlets | Ph: (08) 8952 9412 www.diytourguide.com.au
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Your friendly one-stop health food shop! bulk orders welcome • certified organic & • healthy living products biodynamic produce • naturopath in store • health supplements • servicing the greater & sports nutrition Alice Springs community Cnr Smith St & Hele Cres, Alice Springs | 08 8955 5560 | [email protected]
50 51 Central Australia Map Standley Chasm Explore The Red Centre Way Aileron Climb to the rim of Kings Canyon and see the tropical pools of the Glen Helen Gorge Ryan’s Well Garden of Eden. Start your day with a dawn camel ride around Ormiston Gorge Tilmouth Well Historical Native Gap Reserve Uluru, hire a bicycle and get up close then wander between the Conservation steep russet domes of nearby Kata Tjuta. Explore the ancient past, Reserve stunning gorges and enjoy the outback adventure all the way. Gemtree
1 Araluen Cultural Precinct 11 Ormiston Gorge • Araluen Arts Centre • Waterhole - Swimming - Scenic walks • Museum of Central Australia • Camping & Caravan Sites • Aviation Museum • Central Craft West MacDonnell To Tennant 12 Glen Helen Gorge Redbank Ormiston National Park Creek Trephina Gorge Gorge Gorge ALICE Nature Park Ross 2 Alice Springs Desert Park • Waterhole - Swimming - Scenic Walks Ikuntji Artists 13 Ochre Pits Simpsons River • Desert Habitat Walks • Accommodation & Camping Artists, Haasts Bluff at Haasts Bluff 11 Serpentine Chalet Gap SPRINGS Resort • Nocturnal House & Bird of Prey Flights 10 Serpentine Gorge Standley N’Dala 13 Redbank Gorge Tylers 9 Chasm 4 1 Gorge • Cafe and Souvenirs Pass 14 8 Ellery Creek 2 Nature Park • Waterhole - Swimming - Camping 12 Na 5 ma 7 Big Hole 3 Flynn’s Grave • Mt Sonder Walk - Spectacular Chasm tjir 3 Araluen Cultural Precinct Glen Helen a Dr • Memorial and Scenic Lookout Tnorala ive Flynn’s Alice Springs Desert Park (Gosse Bluff) 15 Hermannsburg Grave • Bike Path to Simpsons Gap 14 Tylers Pass M e La ve • Tylers Pass Lookout re rapin ri en o ta D 4 ie Lo p Roa Simpsons Gap d Information Centre • Scenic Walks and Bike Path 15 Tnorala (Gosse Bluff) Owen Palm Valley • Wildlife Watching & Displays • Four wheel driving - Scenic Walks 16 Wallace Springs Fuel Watarrka Rockhole • Cultural Information National Park 6 Accommodation, Store, Meals, 5 Standley Chasm • Remnant Meteorite Crater Kings Canyon Finke Gorge Owen Springs Stop and talk to a local. • Spectacular Geology, Walks & Wildlife Resort Watarrka National Park Reserve Rainbow Valley Sealed Road • Aboriginal Cultural Site 16 Palm Valley - Finke Gorge 17 Kings Canyon Conservation Dirt Track • Kiosk Cafe/Campground • Four Wheel Driving Kings Canyon Stuarts Well Reserve Park Boundary • Scenic Walks & Lookouts Red Centre Way Sealed Road 6 Owen Springs • Camping Red Centre Way Unsealed Road • Four Wheel Driving Kings Creek Henbury Meteorites • Waterholes - Swimming - Ruins 17 Watarrka (Kings Canyon) Station Conservation Reserve • Scenic Walks & Lookouts Ernest • Bush Camping - No Facilities Giles Road y a Rainbow Valley • Accommodation (outside park) w h 7 Ellery Creek Big Hole g Conservation Reserve i • Camping & Caravan Sites H • Waterhole - Swimming – Scenic Walks
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s Stay at a Wayside Inn, an affordable alternative for the budget conscious traveller, these family run businesses have strong historical ties to the region and provide a range of accommodation and camping options. 52 53 18151_StandleyChasm_126x31mm.indd 1 23/11/12 10:05 AM Mbantua Gallery Tjanpi Desert Weavers Tangentyere Artists
Indigenous Culture and Arts The country throughout Central Australia has The Alice Springs Desert Park will allow you to by people in Australia and all over the world. close ties with Indigenous people who are the experience these authentic Central Australian Women artists dominate this community; they original custodians of our region and have a Aboriginal perspectives through storytelling. maintain their traditional ceremonial ways paying unique relationship to the land. Their art forms and There are many art regions within Central homage in their art work through contemporary dreamtime stories invest meaning in its mysteries, Australia where artists paint their interpretations and abstract styling to their role as food weaving a connection between spirit and country. of Dreamtime stories in varied styles. gatherers. Papunya is another significant art Mparntwe is the traditional country on which Utopia is the homeland to the majority of Central area, it lies 240km north west of Alice Springs. Alice Springs is built and the responsibility Australia’s Artists. Situated 250km north east of The community played an extremely important of Mparntwe Apmereke-artweye and Alice Springs, Utopia consists of over 20 small part in Aboriginal art history, as the birthplace of Kwerterngerle. Everything comes from Country outstations. Aboriginal artists from this region the Central and Western desert art movement. and is connected to Country; the plants, animals, have been remarkably successful and continue In 1971, school teacher Geoffrey Bardon water, landforms, people and their relationships. to produce distinctive works that are collected encouraged senior men to paint on a blank school wall. In no time a striking new art style emerged which by the 1980’s, began to attract national and then international attention as a significant art movement. Alice Springs hosts a large number of galleries where you can appreciate a range of paintings, weaving, sculpture and artefacts. Enjoy the variety of Galleries showcased throughout this visitor guide.
54 55 Yubu Napa Art Gallery Yubu Napa Art Gallery Artworks, Jila Arts Artworks, Jila Arts
Mulgara Gallery and Maruku Arts are located baskets and sculptures that have been widely foundation principles based on equity, ethics at the Uluru - Kata Tjuta National Park Cultural exhibited to great acclaim and are sold through and the protection of artists’ rights, whilst Centre and showcase works from Uluru and the retail outlet in town. Work by Tjanpi weavers maintaining cultural and social protocols. surrounding areas. has been acquired and collected by national, state and regional galleries and museums JILA ARTS take great pride in presenting a large Galleries to the North include Arlpwe Art and throughout Australia. range of high quality artworks by highly talented Culture Centre in Ali Curung and the award- indigenous artists from affordable to highly TANGENTYERE ARTISTS is an Aboriginal owned winning Nyinkka Nyunyu Art and Cutural Centre collectable investment paintings. Their paintings in Tennant Creek. and directed Art Centre enterprise that provides training, production, distribution and marketing come with Certificate of Authenticity detailing YUBU NAPA ART GALLERY is dedicated to support to more than 400 artists living in the the artists Biography and photographs of the providing the best quality artwork whilst Alice Springs Town Camp communities. The Artist holding your painting. In the town centre in ensuring the artists that work with them are Art Centre provides artists with a service of two locations on Todd Mall. treated well by providing a comfortable space in which to work as well as being paid fairly for their beautiful and talented artwork. They have always encouraged artists to try new Aboriginal Fine Art painting styles and tell their stories in a different way, which allows the gallery to showcase some of the most original and contemporary indigenous artworks available.
MBANTUA GALLERY offers a wide range of fine artwork from the Utopia region. Smaller pieces ideal for travellers or larger pieces for the avid collector are on display. An assortment of unusual gifts, didgeridoos and boomerangs can be found here. Experience the wonderful works Mention this ad for 10% off selected artworks on display by walking through 350m2 of gallery.
TJANPI DESERT WEAVERS Tjanpi Desert Weavers is a dynamic Indigenous social enterprise of Ngaanyatjarra Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (NPY) Women’s Council. In September 2012 OPEN 7 DAYS Two great locations Tjanpi Desert Weavers won a national Deadly 75 Todd Mall, Alice Springs P (08) 8953 3005 Award for Outstanding Achievement in Cultural & 1/89 Todd Mall, Alice Springs P (08) 8952 7788 Advancement. E [email protected] More than 400 Aboriginal artists from the NPY www.jilaarts.com.au lands create beautiful, intricate and innovative
57 Chifley Alice Springs Resort BIG4 MacDonnell Range Holiday Park Lasseters
Accommodation Central Australia offers a diverse array of BIG4 MACDONNELL RANGE HOLIDAY PARK TODD TAVERN The last remaining original hotel Palm Valley and the Mereenie Loop Road to accommodation options, ranging from 5-star The most awarded park in the Northern Territory. built in Alice Springs. Come and experience the Kings Canyon. The Park is built in a residential luxury to camping under the stars. Accommodation ranges from deluxe villas to service of the only traditional hotel in town. The area and is quiet and attractive, with boom gate budget cabins all with air-conditioning. Shady, Todd Tavern is open for lunch and dinner seven security for peace of mind. So whether you’re staying in Alice Springs, at grassed caravan and camping sites some with own days with daily specials. TAB, Keno, gaming, plus Within easy walking distance to the town Tennant Creek, on one of the big Red Centre’s ensuite. Facilities include new heated swimming a drive-through bottleshop for your convenience. centre, why not stay a day or two at Stuart working cattle stations or camping under the pools and waterslide, adventure playgrounds, TV STUART CARAVAN AND CABIN PARK Located Caravan and Cabin Tourist Park? The closest stars, we know you’ll enjoy your stay in and games room, jumping pillows, go kart and bike 2km west of Alice Springs town centre on park to town and the perfect base to see Central Australia. hire, basketball court and BMX track. Larapinta Drive, with easy access to Glen Helen, the Red Centre!
58 59 Stuart Caravan & Tourist Park YHA Quest Serviced Apartments The Only Traditonal Pub in Alice Springs!
THE SWAGMAN’S REST is a self-contained motel two bedroom cabins are spacious and luxurious; and private laundry facilities. Studio rooms are located in Alice Springs within the heart of Australia. a mini-store is also on site for your basic daily open plan with kitchenettes and access to the Accommodation With a warm and friendly atmosphere, the staff will needs. Caravan and trailer spares and repairs on-site guest laundry. make you welcome. Whether you’re a seasoned are also on site, and a new large inviting pool has • Since 1959 • DESERT PALMS ALICE SPRINGS An oasis in @ Todd Tavern traveller, a family on holiday, in town for work or been built for you to cool down in. the outback, Desert Palms Alice Springs is a 3.5 simply passing through, the Swagman’s Rest is the QUEST APARTMENTS Located within close STAYAffordable comfortable accommodation star outback motel offering individual studio in the heart of Alice Springs place for you. proximity to the CBD, Alice Springs Convention villa accommodation, set around a crystal Centre and Lasseters, these superbly appointed Ensuite rooms: $80 per night Under new clear free-form pool with island, waterfall Shared facilities: $60 per night HERITAGE CARAVAN PARK serviced apartments offer all the creature management, this dog friendly van park is set in a comforts of home and a great place to do and surrounded by tropical gardens. All villas 1 Todd Mall, Alice Springs quiet rural setting, featuring grassed and shaded business. All one, two and three bedroom are air-conditioned and include bougainvillea ph 08 8952 1255 • email [email protected] powered sites, grassed camping areas and fully apartments feature separate spacious living covered verandas, private ensuites and www.toddtavern.com.au self-contained cabins with all the amenities. The and dining areas with fully equipped kitchens kitchenette facilities.
The Swa gmaSelf-contained n’sRe apartments st Pool & BBQ area • Laundry • Internet access Night security gates • Resident management 67-69 GAP ROAD, ALICE SPRINGS NT P: 08 8953 1333 FREECALL 1800 089 612 E: [email protected] www.theswagmansrest.com.au
60 61 Desert Palms
ALICE SPRINGS YHA is built within the grounds the restaurant, the Barra Bar offers guests of an historic outdoor movie theatre, in a great the opportunity to surf the Internet while location in the centre of this atmospheric enjoying a drink from the fine selection of outback town. The hostel has a big outdoor beer, wine and cocktails. Centrally located “ Tra n q u i l s et t i n g” movie screen showing movies nightly under within a few minutes’ walk away from the stars. All rooms are air conditioned. There the city’s thriving shopping, dining and is BBQ facilities and a swimming pool. Alice entertainment venues, this award-winning Springs YHA is centrally located making this hotel provides convenient accommodation for the ideal place to base yourself and explore travellers to Alice Springs. Australia’s famous outback. • Pet friendly accommodation with Doggy Daycare Lasseters Hotel is a 4.5 star property at the • 500,000L Swimming pool & Playground CHIFLEY ALICE SPRINGS RESORT combines foot of the MacDonnell Ranges and backing • Only 5km from town efficient and friendly outback service with onto the Alice Springs Golf Course. Offering • Powered sites & Cabins modern, comfortable facilities. Low rise 205 spacious rooms and suites all with a • Disabled facilities architecture and lush green lawns contribute private balcony or courtyard showcasing • Laundry to the relaxed atmosphere of this award- magnificent views, guests can enjoy free WiFi, • Kiosk & Internet kiosk winning resort, situated on the banks of in-house entertainment (Austar channels, Pay • Dog wash heritage the famous Todd River with its magnificent per view movies), a fully operational business • Caravan spare parts CARAVAN PARK River Red Gums. Relax in the stylish centre, concierge services, resort pool, 40 RAGONESI RD, ALICE SPRINGS NT 0871 surroundings and experience sumptuous spa and Sauna, 24-hour health and fitness P (08) 8953 1418 | F (08) 8953 1918 full buffet breakfast, a la carte lunches, and facility with state-of-the-art equipment and contemporary cuisine dinners at the Barra complimentary use of mountain bikes to [email protected] www.heritagecaravanpark.com.au on Todd Restaurant. Located adjacent to explore Alice Springs.
62 63 Travelling with Pets Pet friendly accommodation ensures your family a period of seven days or more will receive a camping and holidaying experience can be shared complimentary bath prior to departure. with your furry loved ones. In Central Australia While the Cattery consists of 15 spacious there are plenty of options. condos, custom built to cater for the single You should always contact the destination before or multiple cat household. Every condo has departing on a holiday, there are often conditions multiple-levels, a cat scratch post, hammock relating to pets staying that you may need to know and hidey holes for privacy. about, such as the type of animal allowed, time of year permitted, where they can be on the property RANGEVIEW PET RESORT provides quality and the animals bedding arrangements. boarding for your beloved friends, to ensure they have a home away from home. The staff PAWZ N CLAWZ pet accommodation offers live ‘on-site’ so you can have peace of mind in comfy spacious kennels that are all completely knowing that your pet is getting 24 hour care. covered and secure in an air-conditioned and heated building. Each kennel has adjoining The 20 kennels that are provided have quality sleeping quarters allowing the dogs both housing for dogs with water misters and air- warmth and space. Each room comes with its conditioning that take the bite out of the summer own trampoline bed, snuggly doggie doona, heat. The Cattery houses cats comfortably in 20 blanket, water bowl and of course a very high individual pens and provides both indoor and standard of cleanliness. All dogs staying for indoor/outdoor apartments.
64 Uluru Camel Tours The Red Centre Watch the rising sun light up Uluru on a Afterwards take in the steep, dawn camel trek, then contemplate its rounded, russet domes of nearby Kata majesty over a breakfast of billy tea and Tjuta on the Valley of the Winds walk or A perfect base from which to visit the Ayers business here. Make the time to meet some of freshly baked beer bread. Walk around take a Harley motorcycle tour. Take to the Rock and Kings Canyon areas. the locals and hear their stories. Uluru on the Mala or Luritja Walk with skies in a helicopter or fixed wing plane CURTIN SPRINGS – Lasseter Hwy, is 160km MOUNT EBENEZER ROADHOUSE & west of Erldunda/100km east of Ayers Rock. an Anangu guide and learn about how for a scenic flight and in the evening, feast ABORIGINAL ART GALLERY Dreamtime ancestors forged this huge on classic bush tucker and Australian A very special part of Central Australia, Located half way between Alice Springs and sandstone icon. wine under a star-filled desert sky. owned by a family who have made this remote Uluru, ‘Mount Eb’ is an ideal base to explore place their home. As the first Wayside Inn in the region south of Alice Springs. Aboriginal the region, Curtin Springs allows visitors to owned and operated, the Roadhouse has a well- glimpse the complexity of the region. As a deserved reputation for great food and coffee diverse tourist business and million acre cattle station, Curtin Springs stands as testimony of with typical outback hospitality. Whether talking the commitment to the region by the Severin to the Aboriginal artists in Art Gallery or chatting family. It is an opportunity for visitors to the with a local over a cold drink from the famous region to learn about what it takes to live ‘Bull Bar’, Mount Eb provides a unique outback in the region, raise a family here and run a experience for all visitors.
66 67 Uluru/Ayers Rock The spiritual heart of Australia
One of Australia’s most iconic symbols of the There are no two views of Uluru/Ayers Rock Also in the Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park is Kata The tallest dome is said to be around 546 metres outback environment is World Heritage-listed that are the same, especially not after you’ve Tjuta, known also as The Olgas. Kata Tjuta is the high. Kata Tjuta is about 30 kilometres west of Uluru. Right in the heart of Uluru Kata Tjuta looked at it through the eyes of the traditional Aboriginal name, which means ‘many heads’. Uluru. Kata Tjuta/The Olgas provides fantastic National Park in Australia’s Red Centre, Uluru is a owners, the Anangu. To them, Uluru/Ayers Rock Often underestimated, the 36 domed heads of desert walks through the rich red iridescent place that speaks of timeless folklore, is sacred. Aboriginal guides are available to Kata Tjuta offer an experience in the true cultural oranges and burnt yellows of Central Australia. rich indigenous culture and great spirituality. lead you around the base of Uluru/Ayers Rock’s significance of this red land. A guided tour will Walkers of all levels can follow assorted trails, the Take a journey into Australia’s physical and surface, telling stories of great meaning to their provide insight into the geology, resilient flora and spiritual heart. Better experienced than culture. But if you’d rather explore on your own, Valley of the Winds and other areas will not have described, you cannot miss seeing the sun rise interpretive signage also provides fascinating fauna that seek refuge amongst the domes as access when forecast temperatures exceed certain and set on ‘the rock’. details of the significance of Uluru/ Ayers Rock well as stunning landscapes. temperatures. Check the Visitor Information Centre. and the Anangu. Uluru/Ayers Rock rises 348 At different times of the day the colours shift metres from the desert and has a girth of 9.4km. constantly, from pink to blood red to mauve. These statistics alone assure its star role as the The sky above reflects an unimaginable array world’s most famous monolith, yet it is estimated of colours as if created from a master artist’s that at least two-thirds of the weathered Rock palette. Walk around the base of Uluru with an lies beneath the surface. Aboriginal guide and learn about their traditions. The Cultural Centre situated in the shadow of Follow in the footsteps of the ancestral beings Uluru/Ayers Rock with its displays, artwork and discover sacred sites. and videos that this twice World Heritage listed Wind down after an amazing day of discovery is region has available is an important centre that the Sounds of Silence where you dine under the will help to explain the significance from an sparkling stars of the desert night sky. Anangu perspective.
Kata Tjuta, The Olgas
68 69 Dot Painting Uluru Camel Tours Sounds of Silence Experience the thrill of skydiving at Uluru
Experiences and Tours Marvel at the landforms of the region and learn to the skies for a bird’s-eye-view of Uluru, Skydive Uluru is the only tandem skydiving Federation and are highly experienced skydivers. how they were formed, see the expansive swaying astride a camel or cruising the desert operation that skydives right next to Uluru (Ayers Skydive Uluru is a proud member of The Australian night sky awash in the blaze of a million stars, highway on a motorbike your days will be filled Rock). Operating all year round, you can experience Parachute Federation. and discover the amazing flora and fauna that with action and the thrill of exploration. the thrill of skydiving in the ‘red centre’ of Australia. Experience Uluru in a Day from Alice Springs with survive in the often harsh Outback. Visit the Tour and Information Centre located in Take home a once-in-a-life-time momento of your Alice Wanderer. Entry fees, all meals including There are more than 65 tours and experiences the Resort Town Square to make tour enquiries jump so you can re-live the adventure of leaping a BBQ are included at sunset or make 2 days in and around Ayers Rock Resort and the Uluru- and bookings. Be inspired by all there is to see out of a plane right next to Uluru (Ayers Rock) and out of it and enjoy our Uluru and Kings Canyon Kata Tjuta National Park. Whether pondering and do in the region. Open daily 8am - 7pm. Kata-Tjuta (the Olgas). All Skydive Uluru instructors Accommodated Adventure. Be guided by third the ancient intricacies of Anangu culture, taking Phone 08 8957 7324 are qualified by The Australian Parachute generation Tour Operators from Central Australia. A truly magical experience
Australia’s Largest Camel Farm Multi-Award Winning Uluru Camel Tours Breathtaking Sunrise and Sunset tours overlooking the majestic Uluru and Kata Tjuta.
WINNER TOURIST ATTRACTIONS WINNER TOUR AND OR TRANSPORT OPERATORS Uluru Camel Tours Bookings Ph 08 8956 3333 www.ulurucameltours.com.au [email protected] Book early for a good looking one!
70 71 Outback Cycling Yulara Uluru Camel Sunrise Tour
Yulara AyersYulara Rock Map Resort In the shadows of Uluru lies the resort township A great place to start exploring the Central If you are visiting Yulara at the right time Yulara. The name ‘Yulara’ is derived from local Australian region. Explore on camel back, take a of the year you may get the chance to Sails Aboriginal words for howling and dingos. sunrise or sunset ride throughout the picturesque experience the outback fun of the annual in the Desert Yulara supports Ayers Rock Resort and is located sand dunes surrounding Yulara and overlooking ‘Uluru Camel Cup’ an event that should be on Uluru Meeting Place 18km by road from world heritage Uluru and the untouched plains to Uluru. Soak up the the top of everyone’s Bucket List. Camels, dirt, dust, fun, kids, races, food, glitz, Resort 55km from Kata-Tjuta, the township it’s self has a spectacular views of Uluru from the back of a Town glamour and great times is what the Uluru Square primary school, child care centre, police station, Harley or trike an unforgettable experience. View Emu Walk Camel Cup is all about. Apartments the area from the sky with a variety of different medical centre and ambulances, fire station, post Connellan Airport Wintjiri Arts Keep your camera handy as you explore this & Museum office, bank, newsagency, service station and a scenic flight options, you’ll0 be amazed5 at the10 km Desert small supermarket. beauty of the desert landscape from the air. unique and breathtaking part of the country. Gardens Hotel sealed road unsealed road AANT national park boundary VALLEY OF THE WINDS Yulara (Ayers Rock Resort) area LASSETER HIGHWAY Yulara (resort)
KEY Shuttle Stop PARK ENTRY STATION --- Pedestrian Track SUNSET VIEWING Kata Tjuta • Lookout DISTANCES FROM ULURU DISTANCES FROM YULARA To Kaltukatjara Alice Springs – 461 km Sunset Strip 13km and WA border buses Uluru (Docker River) cars Kings Canyon – 304 km Uluru 20km Erldunda – 244km Kata Tjuta 58km Yulara/Uluru to Kata Tjuta - 50 kilometres TALINGURU NYAKUNYTJAKU WALPA GORGE KATA TJUTA Sunrise and sunset DUNE VIEWING SUNSET VIEWING Sunrise and sunset CULTURAL CENTRE ,
CALL DIRECT DAY TOURS Alice Springs • Uluru • Kata Tjuta • Kings Canyon FOR 10% DISCOUNT ULURU & KATA TJUTA 1 DAY $220 ULURU – KINGS CANYON 2 DAY $520
FREECALL 1800 722 111 Tour prices inclusive of meals and entry fees. Prices valid till 31/03/2016. www.alicewanderer.com.au
72 73 Kings Canyon, Watarrka National Park Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park
Aboriginal sacred sites and permits Mparntwe (pronounced mbarn-twa) is the Arrernte violation of their sanctity can be dangerous both Aboriginal communities have “dry” areas and it their cooperation with this request of traditional word for Alice Springs. Central Australia has to people who transgress the law and to the is an offence to bring alcohol into these areas. owners to continue to follow the principle of approximately 20 language groups throughout, with custodians of the site. While many communities welcome visitors to asking permission before entering Aboriginal the main being, Arrernte, (Eastern and Western), use their community stores, fuel outlets and land. If you have any questions about the permit Pitjantjatjara, Walpiri, Warumungu and Luritja to Some sites are such powerful places to the art/craft stores, some do not. Check when you system please contact the CLC by emailing name but a few. The Arrernte speaking people have custodian that it may be an act of violence just a territory stretching about 110 kms east and west to identify or talk about the site. Sacred sites are purchase your permit for current information. [email protected] or phone (08) 8951 6320. Always ask first before taking any photographs of the MacDonnell Ranges and about 330 kms north protected under Northern Territory legislation. The Mereenie Loop / The Red Centre Way passes Where signs indicate that entry to a sacred site of Aboriginal people as this is a basic courtesy and south. For thousands of years this has been through Aboriginal Land and you can obtain a the region where the different family groups get is prohibited, visitors must respect the wishes of we all should respect. pass for a small fee from the Visitor Information together and trade their knowledge and stories. Aboriginal custodians. Their strong ties to the landscape are evident in the Permits are available from the Central Land Centre in Todd Mall Alice Springs, Hermannsburg numerous sacred sites across the landscape. There are no areas of land which are beyond Council and regardless of any government Service Station, Glen Helen Resort and Kings the influence of Aboriginal law. Although changes, a permit is legally required to visit Canyon Resort. With this pass you also receive a SACRED SITES A sacred site means a site that non-aboriginal law recognises sacred sites as any Aboriginal land outside of communities. booklet which not only shows points of interest is sacred to Aboriginal people or is significant bounded entities,all of the country is important The Central Land Council thanks all visitors for but which you may keep as a souvenir. according to their tradition. It can include trees, and valuable to Aboriginal people. hills, rocks and springs. Not all are spectacular VISITING ABORIGINAL LAND Nearly half of to the non-Aboriginal eye. Many sacred sites the land in the Northern Territory is owned by mark a particular act of creation by ancestral Aboriginal people and permission by way of a beings in mythological time. permit is required to enter these lands. This Others are ceremonial grounds. Aboriginal is for the landowners to keep track of who is custodians have certain responsibilities to on their land and for what reason. This is a protect and maintain these sites and this can fundamental right for all landowners and it be carried out in different ways. They may hold helps in the protection of the wildlife, to ensure ceremonies or visit the places and sing the the privacy of the landowners and also for your songs associated with them. Custodians believe safety. You are obliged to carry your permit that many sacred sites are powerful places and at all times when on Aboriginal land. Many
74 75 Arlpwe artwork Kings Canyon
Australia’s grand canyon. Equally as fascinating as If you are travelling to Watarrka National North of Alice Springs Uluru – Kings Canyon is rapidly gaining popularity Park, home of Kings Canyon, during the Heading North from Alice Springs along the Stuart or for a longer break enjoy some breakfast, lunch or as an essential element of a holiday in the Centre. warmer months, please be aware that Highway towards Tennant Creek there are many dinner with an icy cold beer in the Glen Maggie bar! access restrictions may be in place for 2 of Sometimes referred to as Australia’s Grand places to visit. Why not stop over and enjoy all that Canyon, what makes visiting Kings Canyon in the Kings Canyon Walks. CENTRAL MOUNT STUART – 214KMS A prominent Central Australia has to offer. landmark easily seen from the Highway. the Watarrka National Park so rewarding is the • On days forecast to be 36 degrees* and over, visitors are asked to undertake the Kings incredible range of sights and experiences on offer TILMOUTH/TANAMI – 20KMS Venture north of BARROW CREEK – 283KMS An important part of Canyon Rim Walk prior to 9am. After 9am gates Alice to the turn off to the Tanami Desert via the the Overland Telegraph Line. Visit the 1872 stone within such a concentrated area. will be shut to prevent access to the Rim Walk. oasis at Tilmouth Well. telegraph station and view Forster Range. A breathtaking walk around the rim of the • The South Wall Return Walk (1 ½ - 2 hrs) is open year round. This shorter walk enables RYAN’S WELL – 124KMS Completed in 1889 ALI CURUNG / ARLPWE ART GALLERY – 373KMS canyon allows you to gaze down in awe at the visitors to access the top of the Canyon in the along the Overland Telegraph route. Situated four hours north of Alice Springs and sandstone chasm plunging 270 metres to the hotter months with shorter exposure time to Wonder at the giant Anmatjere 2 hours south of Tennant Creek, this Gallery the heat. On days forecast to be 36 degrees* AILERON – 133KMS canyon floor. Venture down into the depths of Man on the hill behind Aileron Roadhouse and enjoy is just 15 minutes in from the Stuart Highway the chasm, and you’ll discover luxuriant cycads and over, visitors are asked to start this walk prior to 11am. After this time gates will be outback hospitality. You can see Aboriginal art and on a sealed bitumen road. Enjoy the stories around the permanent waterhole in the exotic closed to prevent access to the South Wall stay in a variety of comfortable accommodation of an exciting ancient culture that has existed Garden of Eden, a very aptly named oasis in the Return Walk options – camping grounds, caravan sites and for 40,000 years. Learn about bush medicine desert. Stairs and a bridge provide access into the • The Kings Canyon Creek Walk and Kathleen air-conditioned motel rooms. Enjoy the pool, BBQ and bush tucker as well as the great art at the valley of water holes and pools. There is rich plant Springs Walk are available all year round. No picnic area, take a walk and view beautiful scenery. Gallery. We pride ourselves on service to our life including River Red Gums, Bottle Brushes, hot weather related management programs An ideal road stop for fuel and supplies at the store, customers and visitors alike. are in place for these walks. Wattles, Fig Trees and an abundance of ferns. Learn about the Aboriginal cultural uses of the * Forecasts are Based on Bureau of Meteorology forecasts for Watarrka. area through informative signs along the walks.
• Motel & backpacker accommodation • Caravan park & camping • Counter meals & beer garden • Catering for all coach tours, Visitors should be well prepared, lunches or stopovers • Dine and select from our wine list take plenty of water (3L), stay Kings Canyon • Meals available all day every day 2m away from the cliff edges and Located 461km via Stuart Highway from Alice Springs • Tourist information follow all safety signs. and 320km via Red Centre Way from Alice Springs • Free laundry • Swimming pool • Art Gallery
76 77 Whistle Duck Creek, The Telegraph Station Davenport Ranges
UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT Visit Ti Tree Roadhouse - the most central pub Tennant Creek and the Barkly Region in Australia! THE IYTWELEPENTY / DAVENPORT RANGES The Barkly Region welcomes you. The Barkly outstanding geological feature not to be missed. NATIONAL PARK This encompasses 1120 square sure is a big place; located deep in Australia’s This fascinating geological wonder is at the kilometres of the Davenport Range. A relaxing and inland outback it has an area of approximately intersection where all four Aboriginal language attractive place for intrepid visitors, you’ll need 323,514 square kilometres and an estimated groups, the Warumungu, Kaytetye, Alyawarre a four wheel drive and good supplies, but for the resident population of 8,137. Add this region to and Warlpiri who share custodianship of this adventurous, the rewards are Old Policeman’s your Northern Territory travel itinerary and truly spiritual place, and each have their variation of • All facilities Lawn Waterhole and Whistleduck Campground. traditional spirit stories associated here. A devil grassed you will be pleasantly surprised to discover • Restaurant caravan KARLU KARLU/DEVILS MARBLES These facsinating, what’s within its vast boundaries. spirit by the name of Arranji travelled through • Mini-mart park... precariously balanced arrangements of granite this valley, stopping to drink from a waterhole, It may seem remote but at the junction of • Cold beer boulders have been eroded over 1,500 million years, t and dropping clusters of hair-strings as he the Stuart Highway (Explorer Way), the • Cool drinks PLUS... o form the present landscape. walked through. These formed the precariously • Takeaway food Territory’s north-south main road and the Powered TI TREE ROADHOUSE cover all your travelling balanced arrangements of granite boulders • Fuel sites needs, from a quick stop to fill your tank with gas/ east coast link along the Barkly Highway you see today. The boulders have been eroded • Camping petrol or diesel tank to your food tank with an array (Overlanders Way), it is an ideal spot to over 1,500 million years, to form the present • Swimming Pool of takeaway/light meals or bar/restaurant. For an spend a day or two. Driving distances are landscape. overnight stay our newly refurbished motel rooms 500 kilometres north of Alice Springs, 1000 Phone 08 8956 9741 This sizeable tourism area incorporates its [email protected] with ensuite or a budget room to the caravan park or kilometres south from Darwin and 460 major hub township of Tennant Creek famously camping. Full amenities with pool and playground. kilometres west of the Queensland border. known as the site of the Australia’s last great There are large cattle stations, long ‘beef gold rush. Spend another day and look around roads’, fascinating bush pubs and wayside the area, challenge your perceptions and inns, historic stock routes, gold mining history, genuinely marvel at what’s on offer. Many of Aboriginal culture, interesting flora and fauna. its attractions and experiences reflect nature, The iconic Karlu Karlu/ Devils Marbles is an culture, heritage and adventure activities.
78 79 Karlu Karlu/ Karlu Karlu/Devils Marbles Devils Marbles Battery Hill Mining Centre
TENNANT CREEK VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE It was not until Australia’s last gold rush Tennant Creek has a population of 3,500 and has brought wealth to the area in the 1930’s that grown through sheer grit, sweat and toil to the the township of Tennant Creek was established. multicultural harmonious progressive centre in In the decades since, Tennant Creek has this huge sparsely populated region providing produced over five-and-a-half million ounces of adequate services and facilities required by gold, making it one of the most productive gold the modern traveller. We recommend you make fields in Australia. your first town stop the Tennant Creek Visitor BATTERY HILL MINING CENTRE Tourist traffic Information Centre located at the Battery Hill is increasing along Peko Road as visitors make Mining Complex 1.5kms east of the town along their way to Battery Hill Mining Centre. The Peko Road. Amidst natural bush surrounds the site echoes the soul and spirit of the early parking is caravan friendly and facilities include miners and is named after the original ten- toilets and a covered area with picnic seating. head stamp battery. HISTORY This 140 year old crushing plant is for the In 1860 John McDouall Stuart named a small present a static display. In season there’s a watercourse Tennant Creek but it was not until guided tour available that explains in detail the 1872 when the lone Telegraph Station was built process by which ore is crushed and passed nearby that there was any European settlement over mercury-coated plates to trap the fine gold in the region. The era of boss drovers on sands. Undergo a self guided walk and discover horseback established widespread pastoral an abundance of more mining machinery. The interests from 1880. Underground Mine has guided seasonal tours.
COUNTRY CAFE Your Desert Haven in Tennant Creek En-suite Cabins | Powered Sites OPEN Monday Friday 7am – 3pm and Saturday 7am – 1pm Camping Sites | Camp Kitchen Pool & Spa | Mini Mart • Catering available • Delicious home style • Find us on the Licensed Garden Cafe for functions - a baking and unique left hand side as $2 off a powered site. Just show your Seniors Card delectable option giftware for all you head north Like us on facebook 163 Paterson Street Tennant Creek • (08) 8962 1311 • [email protected] Ph (08) 8962 2459 71 Peko Road, Tennant Creek [email protected] www.outbacktennantcreek.com.au
80 81 Kunjarra (THE Pebbles) Bill Allen Lookout Kelly’s Kelly’s Ranch Tennant Creek Ranch
Reward yourself with a visit to the extensive building listed, and it was once considered ‘The PEKO PARK is the town’s multipurpose park ‘untouched beauty’ of one of the oldest buildings Minerals Museum. The McLaughlin Collection Longest Church in Australia.’ This church can be where you can take a break, find shaded seating, in the Northern Territory. Embedded with forms the nucleus of this museum, which viewed any time during the day. a public toilet, gas BBQ and a water fountain. communicative links and pastoral history from Situated on the Peko/Paterson park corner the houses not only local minerals and ores, but NYINKKA NYUNYU ART & CULTURE CENTRE 1872 the solitary stone buildings were a welcome ‘Lions Club’ destination signpost provides an some of the finest mineral specimens from Warumungu homeland covers a large area around sight for the traveller of yesteryear. Australia and around the world. On the same excellent photo opportunity. Tennant Creek. Nyinkka Nyunyu (pronounced Strategically placed signs help guide visitors around While visiting Tennant entry ticket the Social History museum aptly nyink-a ny-oo-ny-oo) is an award winning and CELEBRITY HANDPRINT Creek prominent Australians have left their the site while an information sheet together with a named Freedom, Fortitude & Flies takes you on a unique art and culture centre where you will handprints on the brick paved footpath. key (available at Visitor Centre) enables entry into nostalgic trip back to our more humble days. meet local Warumungu people and discover their the buildings. Displays inside include photos and LAKE MARY ANN connections to this land. With a gallery/museum, ANZAC HILL LOOKOUT Anzac Hill is an outcrop 6km north of town via Stuart Highway. A short historical data. Opposite the Telegraph Station are of ironstone; typical of the area. Walk up retail shop, and an audio guide tour through drive north of town is Lake Mary Ann. Built two lonely graves. Ask the Visitor Centre staff for the concrete path and steps to the top for a indigenous plants and bush tucker. in 1981, this manmade lake has shady trees details about the graves when you collect your key. worthwhile town view. Named as a War Memorial THE JURNKURRAKUR MURAL Jurnkurrakur providing a great place to picnic with a children’s KUNJARRA (THE PEBBLES) to the Australian New Zealand Army Corps who (waterhole) Dreaming was painted on the front playground nearby. Relax, enjoy a swim or take turn left onto the unsealed served with extreme valour during WWI. wall of the CLC building as a Community Arts a nature walk and discover abundant birdlife and 11km north of town, flora. No Kiosk or camping. For the adventurous, road, travel the first 4km then turn left at the CHURCH OF CHRIST THE KING This Catholic project about mythology and contemporary life. take the 5km Ted Ryko bicycle path through the junction for the further 2km. This Aboriginal Church was originally built in Pine Creek in 1911 SELF-GUIDED HISTORIC WALK Take a walk Honeymoon Ranges to reach the lake. women’s dreaming site consists of miniaturised and believed to be the design of Father Cross where plaques unveil stories about the original and T. O’Shea. It was brought to Tennant Creek 1930’s buildings and sites relevant to our TENNANT CREEK TELEGRAPH STATION granite boulders similar to the Karlu Karlu/Devils in 1936 to service the rapidly growing mining humble beginnings. Collect a map from the 11km north of town on the Stuart Highway Marbles. There are bush toilets and shaded areas. community. The National Trust has this significant Visitor Centre. Step back in time as you experience the Strictly NO camping allowed on the road reserves.
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1. Tennant Creek Caravan Park BILL ALLEN LOOKOUT lesson, trail rides and pastoral skills training 2. Eldorado Motor Inn 3. Three Ways Roadhouse Peko Road, 2km east of Battery Hill . Catering for all levels of competency. The 4. Top of the Town Cafe 5. Centralian Motors A 360° panoramic vista of the region and ranges friendly staff are well trained and highly skilled. 6. Safari Lodge Motel which embraces the township. This is an excellent 7. Bluestone Motor Inn TOP OF TOWN CAFE has delicious home 8. Gold elds Hotel Motel place to get bearings. There are plaques indicating baked food and a country style theme to the 9. Tennant Creek Memorial Club the direction of Tennant Creek mines and other 10. Outback Caravan Park cafe, there are unique gifts available and a 11. Battery Hill Mining Centre & Tennant Creek Visitor Information Centre points of interest accessed by a sealed road. selection of interesting books of the area, it’s a 12 13 12. Kelly’s Ranch KELLY’S RANCH The riding school offers the great place for breakfast or lunch and a welcome 13. Ti Tree Roadhouse ultimate outback experience for horse riding place to relax before or after your drive.
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TENNANT CREEK MEMORIAL CLUB is the best ELDORADO MOTOR INN Situated at the northern Take an adventure into southern Australia the stunning Painted Desert, part of the Arkaringa place in town to get a cold beer, meal and end of Tennant Creek, they offer comfortable, air- and venture South from Alice Springs along Hills, and is 150kms north of Coober Pedy. evening’s entertainment. Gaming machines, conditioned accommodation for you to rest and the Stuart Highway. This is a journey of vast distances and remote areas and a total of THE SIMPSON DESERT Keno, TAB, snooker tables and a big screen re-energise before setting out on the next part of 1554 kms to Adelaide in South Australia. With The 170,000 square-km expanse of the Simpson television. Live entertainment most weekends your journey. Cool off in the pool, and then enjoy alll outback travel make sure you are well Desert stretches south-east from Alice Springs plus raffles and membership draws every Friday a cold drink and great food in our restaurant with prepared for the journey. and bleeds into South Australia and Queensland. night. The restaurant offers delicious lunches its alfresco dinning area. Facilities include guest It was named by Cecil Madigan in 1939 who led and dinners at very affordable prices. The club laundry, BBQ area and conference room. STUART’S WELL– 90KMS south of Alice Springs the first major expedition across the desert. on the Stuart Highway is Stuart’s Well and the also offers a free courtesy bus to its patrons. GOLDFIELDS MOTEL Offering the best priced camel farm. A welcome rest stop or a great base The first vehicle crossing was made in 1962 by TENNANT CREEK CARAVAN PARK Tennant Creek accommodation in town. Here they will serve you for Rainbow Valley and Chambers Pillar. geologist and explorer Dr Reginald Sprigg who Caravan Park offers a range of accommodation the coldest beer and put you into a fully serviced travelled from Andado Station to Birdsville. from unpowered sites and van sites, to fully air-conditioned room. The restaurant will serve ERLDUNDA – 200KMS Situated at the equipped cabins with ensuite. The friendly staff you the best pub food available. Tennant Creek is intersection of the Stuart and Lasseter Highways, are always available to provide assistance and the golden heart of the territory so drop into the “ offering old fashioned country hospitality and information to help make your stay enjoyable. Goldie “ and try out the gold service they offer. clean comfortable facilities. Accommodation ranges from motel units, backpacker dorm style THE OUTBACK CARAVAN PARK at Tennant BLUESTONE MOTOR INN A warm welcome rooms to caravan and camping sites. There is a Creek is the highest rated tourist facility in the awaits you at the Bluestone Motor Inn – swimming pool and even a tennis court to enjoy. Barkly region. Featuring the Jimmy Hooker Tennant Creek. Enjoy fine wine, great food and KULGERA – 274KMS A small town at the junction Show nightly with bushtucker, poetry reading excellent service at this award winning 3-star of the Stuart Highway, and the Kulgera Finke Road, and bush yarns – all for only a small fee per motor inn with restaurant and conference featuring a police station, basic tyre repairs and a show. Outback Caravan Park have onsite facilities, inground saltwater pool and BBQ roadhouse. The Kulgera Roadhouse has caravan cabins, grass-camping areas, shady drive- area, room service, deluxe lodges or standard and camping facilities, food, water, fuel, EFTPOS, through sites, licensed garden refreshments rooms, art gallery, disabled units, airport pick- bottled gas, phone, internet, tourist information and minimart. ups and tour desk. and a bar offering cold beers. It’s the first and last pub in the Northern Territory depending on which direction you’re headed. You’ll find Kulgera 20km/s north of the NT/SA border.
CADNEY PARK ROADHOUSE – 531KMS Offers budget accommodation, lawned camping areas, fully licensed restaurant, swimming pool, BBQ area, local art, souvenirs, pinball and amusement machines, gaming room, takeaway food, happy hour nightly and is open 24 hours. Airstrip with all fuel available including AV Gas and JETA1. Cadney Homestead is 90 kms east is
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The 50-year anniversary of this crossing was red sandstone. The track to the Chambers Pillar sacred meeting place for the ceremonies of the celebrated in September 2012 with a re- Historical Reserve is an unsealed 4WD track and traditional custodians. The cliffs are beautiful enactment of the journey. may be closed after heavy rains. at any time, but are particularly spectacular It’s an area characterised by never-ending when seen in the setting sun. Two campground RAINBOW VALLEY CONSERVATION RESERVE areas and a series of walking trails allow you to horizons and rolling dunes of deep red sand The sandstone cliffs at Rainbow Valley are that provides four-wheel drive enthusiasts with experience this natural wonder at its best. unlike the deep reds that are found at Uluru, challenging terrain and remote wilderness. Kata Tjuta, and Watarrka. Rather, the glowing The Old Andado Track which runs from Alice reds near the top of the cliff run down through Access throughout most areas of the Simpson Springs, through Santa Teresa to Old Andado a series of stunning yellows and whites which Desert is restricted to 4wd vehicles. Trips Station is part of the Binns Track which is give this area its name. The sandstone cliffs should be well planned and travellers well equipped. Fuel is available at Santa Theresa, emerging as one of Australia’s epic four-wheel surround a large clay pan which fills with water Maryvale, Titjikala and Finke. drive journeys. in wetter years and has always provided a The Old Ghan Heritage Trail runs from Alice Springs to Finke along the Old Ghan Railway line. This forms part of the track for the Finke Desert Race which is held annually on Queens Birthday weekend in June. There are a number of other tracks which traverse the Simpson Desert that require high level four- wheel drive experience. Travellers should be well prepared and plan ahead. It is not advised to travel in summer months as much of this area is officially closed by Parks Authorities.
CHAMBERS PILLAR HISTORICAL RESERVE When the early explorers crossed the landscape, they were drawn to a pillar of sandstone towering 50m above the sandy plains. They used it as a key navigational point within this region. The rock formation was named Chambers Pillar by John McDouall Stuart, the first European to discover it however the history of the Pillar stretches back into the dreamtime and is a sacred reminder of the importance of following the customary marriage laws. The red sandstone of the pillar glows like an ember at first and last light. The Reserve has camping areas so you can see both sunset and sunrise light the rich
89 Coober Pedy Opal Capital of the World Discovered in 1914 by Willie Hutchison the The harsh climate and lack of water, which Opals, underground living with a great outback life underground. In the heart of the South youngest member of a gold prospecting party often had to be recycled many times before experience. Situated on the sealed Stuart Australian outback, Coober Pedy offers a which was desperately looking for water at the being discarded, was always a problem. The Highway (Explorer’s Way) 689km south of unique experience as the world’s major supplier time. The 14 year old had disobeyed orders and situation was so critical that the Government Alice Springs and 846km north of Adelaide, of opal. Famous for its underground homes, strayed from camp to search for water. built a 2,000,000-litre tank in 1924 which Coober Pedy is a multi-cultural mining shops, churches and accommodation, along He finally returned after dark, although partly solved the problem, allowing water to community where people live, work and enjoy with its population of 3,500 people. exhausted he wore a huge grin on his face and be rationed at 110 litres per person per week. his eyes were brightly lit. Willie had not only The mining industry at Coober Pedy expanded located a waterhole, he also had a sugar bag rapidly during the 1960’s. Many European full of Opal to show his much relieved father and migrants arriving in Australia made their way crew. Due to its remoteness, only a handful of here to make their fortunes. miners worked the field in the early years, the Today it lays claim to being one of the most ethnic first rush took place in 1919, during this period, communities in South Australia, with approximately massive amounts of Opal were produced and the 45 nationalities being represented as well as a population swelled to a few hundred. large percentage of Aboriginal people.
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Explorer’s Way Your final destination is Uluru-Kata Tjuta National allow at least 10 days to complete this journey Nature’s Way The Explorer’s Way traverses the Northern Territory Park. Travellers can return to Alice Springs via the without allowing for extended stopovers. The Nature’s Way encompasses the Top End from south to north following the route of John sealed Lasseter and Stuart Highways. A permit is region including the Adelaide and Mary River McDouall Stuart, a famous Australian explorer. required for the Mereenie Loop section of this drive Overlander’s Way Commencing in Tennant Creek and heading north, wetlands, Jabiru in Kakadu National Park, Pine The road, now known as the Stuart Highway, which you can obtain from the Visitor Information then west across the Barkly and Flinders Highways Creek and Katherine. Explore the area’s mining is entirely sealed and suitable for conventional Centre in Todd Mall Alice Springs, Hermannsburg to Townsville is the Overlander’s Way. This was history, experience Indigenous culture and see vehicles. Many of the side routes throughout Service Station, Glen Helen Homestead and Kings the route taken by cattle drovers to move cattle amazing wildlife. Central Australia offer access to some of Canyon Resort. Australia’s best know icons. Four wheel drive between the green pastures of Queensland to the equipped travellers have the opportunity to get off Binns Track Mitchell Grass plains of the Barkly region of the Northern Territory. The 1,550km drive is entirely the beaten track and discover the lesser-known The Binns Track is set to become one of sealed and suitable for conventional vehicles. natural and cultural wonders of the Red Centre. Australia’s epic four-wheel drive journeys. It is 2,191km long and was named after Territory Savannah Way identity Bill Binns, who was a Ranger with NT The Savannah Way crosses three states Parks and Wildlife for 32 years. travelling from Cairns in Queensland, through The track starts at Mt Dare on the NT/SA border the top half of the Northern Territory and on and passes through Alice Springs and Tennant to Broome in Western Australia. The Northern Creek before finishing in Timber Creek on the Territory Section is 1,450km of the total 3,699km Victoria Highway. The track can be conquered and travels through the majestic gulf country and in four sections and it is recommended that you through the savannah lands to the west.
Red Centre Way Heading west from Alice Springs through Central Australia’s dramatic desert landscapes, the drive provides access to the natural attractions of the West MacDonnell Ranges National Park. Following Glen Helen Gorge there is an unsealed section through to Hermannsberg, the birthplace of famous indigenous artist Albert Namatjira, before doubling back some of the way to Watarraka National Park, famous for the spectacular Kings Canyon.
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Driving in the outback FATIQUE PRIVATE PROPERTY Avoid fatigue. As a general rule, you should The area you travel through is often private stop for a 15 minute rest break every 2 hours of property, not public land. So please treat this driving, change drivers if possible. land as you do your ‘front yard’. All areas that are not identified as national park or reserve on FIRE the maps is all private property. No camping, Cooking fires are permitted in designated areas driving, lighting fires or cutting fences. or if the area has been cleared of flammable RUBBISH vegetation for a radius of 4 metres. Fires must Take all rubbish with you and dispose of it. This be fully extinguished before being left. includes used toilet paper. FLOOD DUST Unless you are sure of the water depth, flow rate Dust on outback roads can pose a danger, and any road damage, do not attempt to cross obscuring vision of the road ahead. It is best to flooded bridges or causeways. wait for it to settle and travel with headlights on.
Map Legend EXPLORER’S WAY RED CENTRE WAY BINNS TRACK OVERLANDER’S WAY SAVANNAH WAY NATURE’S WAY Sealed road 4x4/unsealed track River Town Place of interest / road stop
96 97 An ever-changing terrain, FUEL Central Australia provides Ensure that you have the self-driving visitor enough fuel so that a spectacular outback you are not stranded touring experience to Auto Repairs between refuelling points. remember. However, Check opening times of touring these routes can roadhouses and other cause hardship on your refuelling points. vehicle, so be prepared. SAFETY FIRST Tell a reliable person where REMOTE AREA you are travelling and confirm DRIVING TIPS arrival at your destination Road Trains to prevent unnecessary These very large vehicles searches being instigated. can be up over 53.5 metres long and 2.5 metres wide LONG DISTANCE and can carry up to three Driving long distances can trailers. To pass a road cause fatigue and lead to train safely you will need accidents so ensure you stop at least one kilometre of every two hours. Change clear road ahead of you. drivers and take a short walk. Water Always carry and consume water to avoid dehydration. ROAD CONDITION Allow 20L per person REPORTS for two days’ travelling Before you leave get a road condition report. and the expectation of For information on road breakdowns. conditions in the Alice Springs region and the EMERGENCIES Northern Territory contact: In case of emergency, stay with your vehicle Alice Springs Police and always stay in the (08) 8951 8888 shade. For emergencies Road Safety Council phone 000. (08) 8951 5354 Visitor Information Centres SPEED LIMITS 1800 645 199 There is now a speed limit of 130km per hour on the Or go online and visit: National Highways in N.T. 4WD www.roadreport.gov.au From 1/2/2014 will be Repairs an open speed limit from WANDERING 37kms South of Barrow • Caravan & Trailer Repairs • Light Fabrication & Welding ANIMALS Creek and 10 km North • Mechanical Repairs & Servicing Most roads in the Territory of Alice Spring. For more • Air-conditioning repairs • On-Site Repairs available are not fenced so livestock can cause accidents by information go to 28 George Crescent, Alice Springs wandering into the line www.roadreport.nt.gov.au Phone 8953 8222 of traffic. 24hr Emergency Breakdown Service 0427 614 914 Receive 10% discount on parts only when you mention this ad 98 99
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