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PAGE ALICE SPRINGS 33 - 91 Accommodation 50 - 56 Art Culture & Museums 83 - 87 Attractions 40 - 49 Dining, Café’s & Takeaway 76 - 79 Events 74 - 75 History Walk 72 - 73 Seniors Discount offers 49 Shopping & services 80 - 82 Suggested Itinerary 64 Vehicle Hire & Auto Services 88 - 91 COOBER PEDY 8 - 15 Events 8 History Trail 13 Suggested Itinerary 15 MAPS Alice Springs CBD / Town Centre Alice Springs – South of The Gap Centre Barkly Region 110 Coober Pedy Town 10 - 11 East MacDonnell Ranges 102 - 103 Explorers Way 6 - 7 94 - 95 Regional – Central Centre South East Alice Springs 29 Tennant Creek 116 - 117 West MacDonnell Ranges 94 - 100 Kata Tjuta National Park 24 Yulara Resort 22 SELF DRIVES Binns Track 101 - 105 Explorers Way 6 - 7 Way 120 Red Centre Way 94 - 100 TENNANT CREEK 112 - 119 Events 115 Suggested Itinerary 113 ULURU KATA TJUTA 18 - 26 WATARRKA / KINGS CANYON 27 ADVERTISERS DIRECTORY / DISTANCE GRID 122 - 123

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BARKLY EXPLORE THE THREEWAYS 186 HWY 25 COOBER PEDY TO TENNANT CREEK Barkly RED CENTRE Roadhouse Police 125 Exploring the Red Centre is your unique TENNANT CREEK 114 experience, where the colours inspire, 0 50 100 150 km Wutunugurra adventures beckon, where you seek 117 something different. DEVILS MARBLES HOTEL 18 Road - Sealed WYCLIFFE WELL Iytwelepenty Road - Unsealed Imangara 125 Track (4WD) - Davenport HWY BINNS Ranges Red Centre Way EXPLORERS National Binns Track 72 105 TRACK Mt Sonder WAY Park Outback Way 110 Explorer’s Way BARROW CREEK It won’t matter if you travel from the south heading north, or vice Accomodation Ampilatwatja versa, or even where you start your journey in the Red Centre. Your 89 Caravan Park STUART time in the heart of Australia will leave a lasting impact on yours. Police RAILWAYArlparra Camping TI-TREE 224 Follow these pages for the adventure of a lifetime! If this is a visit TANAMI Woodgreen HWY 61 to just one part of this region, it will not be long before you feel that General Store Conservation Boxhole Dulcie Reserve Meteorite Range National yearning to return. Then back to where the pace is easy, the open Meals AILERON Crater SANDOVER Park spaces are huge and the night skies are never ending. Tilmouth Well 70 HWY Fuel Gemtree PLENTY ROAD Explore: Coober Pedy - Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park - 134 147 Atitjere OUBACK Police 113 (Harts Range) Alice Springs - Tennant Creek - and so many places in-between. Police Tjoritja WAY West MacDonnell 187 Medical Facility Arltunga Hist.Reserve National Park Ormiston 111 Ruby Gap Gorge Serpentine Standley ALICE SPRINGS Nature Park WEST MACDONNELL RANGES NAMATJIRA Gorge Chasm 155 LOOP DRIVE Police DRIVE EAST MACDONNELL RANGES 165 A MEREENIE LARAPINT Kings Hermannsburg 80 Santa Teresa Finke Gorge 92 (Ltyentye Purte) Watarrka Canyon Nat. Park Rainbow Valley BINNS National LURITJA Henbury Park Meteorites STUARTS WELL ROADHOUSE TRACK 100 198

RED CENTRE ROAD WAY 67 108 Northern The Breakaways Uluru Chamber's OLD GHANTerritory Yulara LASSETER HWYERLDUNDA Pillar 247 OUBACK 194 Uluru WAY 75 Uluru-Kata Tjuta Finke National Park Police 140

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Pukatja Mount Dare (Ernabella) Hotel South 180 247 Witjira Alice Springs Ellery Big Hole National Kaltjiti Park (Fregon) RAILWAY

MOBILE NETWORK Police 205 MARLA COVERAGE ADATT Mintabie ODN A Coverage is limited STUART O 81 Oodnadatta from the outskirts of Painted 50 TRACK most outback towns. Desert CADNEY PARK 120 Download all maps, guides, fact sheets, HWY 142 audio guides while you 153 Tallaringa EXPLORERS have mobile coverage. Conservation WAY Police Park Look for Wi-Fi hotspots ANNE HWY located in more remote BEADELL COOBER PEDY Karlu Karlu / Devils Marbles tourist sites. TO PORT AUGUSTA: 542km

4 Explore The Red Centre Base mapwww.exploreoz.com.au and data © Custom Mapping Services,5 2021 www.custommappingservices.com.au EXPLORERS WAY THE ADELAIDE TO DARWIN 3030KMS Coober Pedy to Tennant Creek 1177 km Allow approx. 9+ Days - Add time for other attractions to see, adventures to explore, stops in Roadhouses, lookouts, interesting formations, and rest days. Watarrka / Kings Canyon

ADELAIDE TO COOBER PEDY WATARRKA/KINGS CANYON TO 846 km 1 - 4 DAYS Coober Pedy 5 Day Itinerary on Page 8 ALICE SPRINGS Starting in Adelaide, call into some of Australia’s 474 km 1 - 2 DAYS More details on Page 94 favorite natural icons. Explore Coober Pedy through to the Northern After your day/s in this region you have the choice of following the Territory onto Uluru Kata Tjuta, Watarrka / Kings Canyon, the Red Centre Way) and along the Mereenie Loop road, providing you MacDonnell Ranges and Karlu Karlu / Devils Marbles and onto Darwin. have a 4WD vehicle, or the sealed Luritja and that Your love of adventure will see you follow the route of the 1862 explorer will bring you back to the Stuart Highway and north to Alice Springs. John McDouall Stuart to which the Stuart Highway was named. Allow extra times/days for Henbury Meteorite Conservation Park, COOBER PEDY TO ULURU Stuarts Well Roadhouse and Rainbow Valley stop overs. 734 km 1 - 2 DAYS More details on Pages 16-26 Leaving Coober Pedy, you are heading north towards the border and onto the Stuart Highway/Lasseter’s Highway to Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park, passing Mt Conner often confusing WEST MACDONNELL RANGES AND visitors of an early sighting of another famous red icon! GLEN HELEN 103 KM ONE WAY 1+ DAY More details on Pages 94-100 Part of the Red Centre Way, this easy day trip from Alice Springs ULURU TO WATARRKA/KINGS CANYON takes you along a sealed road to walking trails, stunning Chasms, and gorgeous gorges! Enjoy the waterholes with a swim, and enjoy some 300 km 1 DAY More details on Page 27 of the unique spots like the Ochre Pits, Ellery Big Hole and Ormiston Heading from Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park, drive along the Lasseter Gorge. Plan extra days if you wish to enjoy camping adventures. Highway to the Luritja Highway turnoff. Drive through desert oak country and arrive at the stunning Watarrka / Kings Canyon with walking trails, huge sandstone walls and breathtaking views. ALICE SPRINGS TO TENNANT CREEK 510 km 1+ DAY More details on Page 106 North of Alice Springs you travel through many points of interest both with historical and natural beauty, from Connors Well to Native Gap to the incredible Karlu Karlu / Devils Marbles, important to the Warumungu people. These massive boulders and continually cracking and changing and are strewn across a wide and shallow valley.

The Explorers Way continues from Tennant Creek to Darwin for another 989 km. The changing landscapes are all beautiful, so take your time to really explore.

If you are traveling from the beginning of October to end of March you will need to put your clock forward one hour as you cross the border from South Australia into Northern Territory. Trephine Gorge Lookout

6 Explore The Red Centre EXPLORERS WAY www.exploreoz.com.au EXPLORERS WAY 7 COOBER PEDY TYPES OF OPAL GREY/WHITE/MILKY OPAL OPAL CAPITAL Found in Coober Pedy, Mintabie, Andamooka, White Cliffs. The base colour is light, white or a GET OUTBACK... GET UNDERGROUND greyish colour. Considered the lowest grade of Get to Coober Pedy for a truly unique the Precious Opal. experience where the colours of the outback are as stunning as the gems found CRYSTAL OPAL underground. Allow time to really explore this Found in the SA Opal Fields. The base colour is region, it won’t disappoint! transparent or very translucent. The quality and value increases as range, brightness, and size of the colour play inside the stone improves. BLACK OPAL WELCOME TO COOBER PEDY Predominantly Lightning Ridge in NSW. The We want you to enjoy our unique surroundings – filled with colour, body colouring is a smoky to very dark grey, to the hope of discovery and the chance of riches. Founded by human black. The darker, the higher the value. perseverance and indomitable personalities, Coober Pedy has outlived BOULDER OPAL its wild-west history to share its multicultural community with all Found in the inland QLD Fields. Layers of Opal visitors. are naturally formed in narrow cavities in Situated between Adelaide and Alice Springs on the Stuart Highway, ironstone – often giving the opal an uneven Coober Pedy is a renowned opal mining town, steeped in mineral surface, or a mix of opal and ironstone on the wealth and local history. Opal was first discovered in 1915, followed surface. by an influx of prospectors from all around the world, and the multicultural community of 40 nationalities you find today. The town currently has more than 20 opal stores with opal displays ANCIENT HISTORY rivalling any opal town in the world! Museums & tours throughout Around 150 million years ago the area that is now Coober Pedy’s opal the area show the incredible beauty and variety of opal to be found, fields, was an inland sea. Over millennia the sea water receded, and mining history & modern mining machinery. with the lowering of the underground water silica solutions trapped View underground churches, sculpted from the beautiful sandstone, in the cavities and faults in the underground became the opals found picturesque landscapes and horizons as far as the eye can see. Where here today. better to escape the heat and dust than staying in underground accommodation, where the temperature is naturally cool and the ABORIGINAL HISTORY peaceful ambience ensures a good night’s sleep. Over tens of thousands of years, the Indigenous people of the region, the Anangu, called Antakirinya, Matu-Yankunytjatjara, Arabana or It’s a tourism experience you can’t have anywhere else in the world – Kokatha walk this desert environment. They were nomadic hunter you will want to stay more than one night. gatherers, travelling in search of food and water supplies and for their important traditional ceremonies. The present day name of Coober Pedy is named ‘Umoona’ in their language, meaning ‘long life’. This is also the name used for a common tree in the region, the mulga tree. ANNUAL EVENTS RECENT HISTORY APRIL The first European explorer to visit the area was John McDouall Stuart Opal Symposium www.opalsymposium.org in 1858. It wasn’t until 1915 that opal was first discovered by 14 year old MAY Will Hutchison, while with his father’s gold prospecting party. The Great Kanku- Breakaways Marathon & Fun Run Until 1920 this was called Stuart Range Opal Field, when a new name www.greatkanku-breakawaysmarathon.com.au was decided on so a post office could be established. Stuart Range was deemed unsuitable as it was too similar to Stewart Range in JUNE . The new name was established by the Progress Coober Pedy Opal Festival www.opalfestival.com.au Committee, made up of local miners and Coober Pedy was chosen. The name is an Aboriginal term – Kupa Piti, meaning ‘white man in a hole’ Visitor Information Centre Ph: 08 8672 4617 or download the derived from Anangu words. Visitor Guide at www.cooberpedy.com Shafts were dug originally by hand with basic tools like pick and https://tinyurl.com/CooberPedyVisitorGuideLink shovels and hand windlass and bucket.

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10 Explore The Red Centre COOBER PEDY www.exploreoz.com.au COOBER PEDY 11 COOBER PEDY’S HIDDEN GEM UMOONA OPAL MINE & MUSEUM provides an award-winning tourist attraction in Coober Pedy, South Australia - the opal capital of the world. The largest underground complex in town, Umoona Opal Mine provides the complete tourism package providing with a unique and informative experience for visitors of all ages. Located on Coober Pedy’s main road, Umoona is 850 kilometres north of Adelaide and 680 kilometres south of Alice Springs, making it ideally situated for outback tour stopovers. Indeed, for many thousands of tourists each year, Umoona Mine and Museum is the focus of their stay in Coober Pedy. Umoona is a member of the Jewellers Association COOBER PEDY of Australia, the Opal Association of Australia, and the South Australian HERITAGE TRAIL Tourism Commission (SATC). The Coober Pedy Historical Society maintains and preserves a Providing excellent quality products and facilities, multilingual staff, collection of over 4,000 documents & photos and recognised as being and exceptional levels of customer service, Umoona Mine strives to of national significance. Volunteers of this organization are to be maintain its position as the number one tourist attraction in Coober commended. Interpretive signs along most sites helps you explore the Pedy and reputation as a must-see destination in South Australia. Cooer Pedy Heritage Trail. See Map page 10/11 Open 365 days a year, from 8am until 6pm, we provide mine tours three times a day, at 10am, 2pm, and 4pm. If you are lucky enough, you may 1 OLD CEMETERY first burial in 1921 even spot the ‘Bomb Kings’, from the famous Opal Hunters TV series, OLD TIMERS MINE & DUGOUT* who are regular guests and friends of Umoona Opal Mine and Museum. 2 An original 1916 hand-dug mine This is the perfect tour for those visiting Coober Pedy with time 3 OLD WATER TANK & WATER RESERVE limitations. We pack a lot into this 1.5-hour tour, which consists of: 1922 important story � An 18-minute award-winning documentary experience in our 4 JEWELLER’S SHOP OPAL FIELD Fossicking and history underground cinema OLD POLICE LOCKUP, OLD DUGOUT AND UMOONA � A guided tour through our hand-dug and modern dugouts, 5 ABORIGINAL COMMUNITY Coober Pedy’s first buildings showcasing underground living � A guided tour down into an original opal mine, displaying a genuine 6 MEDICAL SERVICES HISTORY from early days opal seam GEORGE BURFOD’S DUGOUT � Complimentary tea and coffee, while browsing our stunning opal 7 (a private dwelling) State Heritage listed jewellery and opalised fossils. 8 COOBER PEDY CHURCHES Heritage listed underground Umoona Opal Mine & Museum UNDERGROUND POST OFFICE & OLD DUGOUTS 9 on Post Office Hill – First of it’s kind 10 THE BIG FLAT OPAL First mined in 1915 11 COOBER PEDY AREA SCHOOL beginning in 1960 JOHN MCDOUALL STUART MONUMENT 12 First European explorer CLUBS OF COOBER PEDY 13 WILL HUTCHISON MONUMENT The first opal found in 1915 With more support from valuable volunteers, Coober Pedy has many Visitors must have permission before entering Umoona Community Clubs and Sporting Groups. Contact them to join in with the locals! *Entry fee applies Coober Pedy Opal Fields Golf Club – Look for opal along the black greens and the white fairways. www.cooberypedygolfclub.com.au Kupi Kupi Coober Pedy Gliding Club – 9kms south of town. Coober Pedy Speedway – Monthly events from March-Nov Coober Pedy Shooters Club – Visitors welcome to join Coober Pedy Amateur Race Club – A wonderful family event

12 Explore The Red Centre COOBER PEDY www.exploreoz.com.au COOBER PEDY 13 TRY YOUR LUCK! FREE NOODLING Noodling is the process where you can search through mounds of mullock for pieces of opal often missed by miners. Locals have made a living out of it and it is popular with visitors. Search around town and most stores have small noodling pits for you to try your luck! You may find a special gem or even a small keepsake of your time in Coober Pedy. The Breakaways

The OLD TIMERS MINE is a unique experience the whole family THE BREAKAWAYS will enjoy. Take the Self Guided tour at your own pace and time and Only 32 kms north of Coober Pedy the turn off to the Kanku - explore an underground opal mine from 1916. Breakaways Conservation Park takes you along a formed dirt road Wear a hard hat and see the natural seams of opal and fossils as you to the registered and owned Aboriginal heritage site. They consist wander through one of the first working mines. Enjoy the museum full of colourful low hills that have ‘broken away’ from the Stuart Range, of the history of Coober Pedy and the hard times of early mining and hence their name The Breakaways. With 2 lookout points to enjoy, living. Discover the original underground home from the 1960’s with highlighting the large open spaces and colourful hills, once a vast rooms set just as they were in those bygone days. inland sea. With fascinating formations such as Papa Kutjara in the With a huge range of assorted opals on show, from colourful uncut east, many parts of this region have been used by TV advertising, stones to pieces made into stunning jewellery, you will find something blockbuster films, including Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome and to match your taste and budget. Ground Zero. This is a photographer’s delight at any time of day and especially at sunset.The 70 km round trip, taking you east along With souvenirs for memory keep sakes, The Old Timers Mine is a must the hills, includes the famous 2m high Dog Fence – a 5,300 km wire do in Coober Pedy. barrier stretching along 3 states, protecting the sheep country in the south from the native dingo. Permits are required – Purchase from the Visitor information Centre or Underground Bookstore. $10 per vehicle or $8 concession

6 DAY DON’T SPEED - SUGGESTED ITINERARY DON’T RISK IT! DAY 1 GET OUTBACK COOBER PEDY TO � Visitor Information Centre GLENDAMBO 254kms � Dingo Fence - Moon Plain � Kanku/The Breakaways HOW FAST - HOW LONG - DAY 2 GET UNDERGROUND HOW MUCH! � Explore the Town – Shopping – stock up 110 km per hour = � Underground Churches – 2 hours+20 mins Book shop – Galleries – Cafes � Heritage Trail Self Guided 120 km per hour – � Evening Mine Tour save 10 mins + $450 + points DAY 3 OPAL CAPITAL 130 km per hour – save 20 mins + $850 + points � Tour of Mine - Museums (guided or self guided) � Multicultural Dining options DAY 4,5,6 DAY TRIPS � The Mail Run � Painted Desert � William Creek

14 Explore The Red Centre COOBER PEDY www.exploreoz.com.au COOBER PEDY 15 CURTIN SPRINGS Mount Conner, located on the private property of Curtin Springs Station, reaches 859 metres (2,818 ft) high above sea level or 344m above the surrounding plains. It is a distinctive flat-topped sandstone mesa. It is often confused with another famous ‘rock’. You can only access Mt Conner by joining a tour or a Curtin Springs Walk. Ask at Curtin Springs Wayside Inn for further details. Mt Conner

Central Australia has a long, proud and strong pastoral industry. The land you will drive through you your visit is predominately privately WHAT PLANT IS THAT? owned and under production. It was settled by very early explorers, Parakeelya is a succulent plant and with the challenged by the extreme environment and are now productive cattle right rainfall can grow all year round in Central station. Curtin Springs Station is no exception. Australia. Due to the high quality of feed this plant offers, when the seasons are right, once “Not long after we arrived in 1956, the heavens opened up and it rained every 7-10 years, cattle can go without needing 1 inch. Then it didn’t rain again for 9 years!” (Peter Severin) to drink water, for much longer periods. Peter & Dawn with their toddler son Ash arrived in Curtin Springs with 1500 cattle. Their home for the first three hard years was under CURTIN SPRINGS WAYSIDE INN Peel back the layers and the Bough Shed and they saw 6 visitors in their first year here.In the discover the unique experiences and hospitality. We offer a range of late fifties the first tourism pioneers began a new industry as Dawn accommodation options, a campground with powered and unpowered saw the opportunity to diversify and supply scones and tea. sites, fuel, store, bar and restaurant. Base yourself here and visit the Australia continues to pull visitors to the rugged outback and Curtin other attractions of Uluru and Kings Canyon. Springs stands as testament to the commitment made by the Severin family to both the pastoral and tourism industries. Lasseter Highway (via Alice Springs) NT 0872 P. +61 8 8956 2906 WHAT IS A WAYSIDE INN? www.curtinsprings.com In early days pastoral cattle stations were called upon to provide services for an increasing number of tourist. From this grew ‘Wayside Inns’. They were created, providing structured support Curtin Springs and a range of services to the travelling public. They had to offer their services 365 days a year and could be open 24 hours a day. Wayside Inn As visitor numbers increased further roadhouses were created Your perfect base to visit the Ayers Rock with more emphasis on fuel but usually shorter open hours. and Kings Canyon regions. A wide range Wayside Inns provide an iconic experience for in the NT, where of accommodation, powered sites and free visitors get to spend time with the ‘locals’. unpowered sites, home-style meals and bar. Curtin Springs Paper Curtin Springs makes handmade paper from the native grasses found on Curtin Springs CURTIN SPRINGS PAPER TOUR Station. A distinctive and beautiful souvenir of Central Australia. Join us for a 1 hour tour to see how we make beautiful For current tour times, please check at the paper from native local grasses. For current tour times store or visit our website. check at the Store or our website. Lasseters Hwy, Via Alice Springs Phone: 08 8956 2906 www.curtinsprings.com

16 Explore The Red Centre CURTAIN SPRINGS www.exploreoz.com.au CURTAIN SPRINGS 17 ULURU KATA TJUTA NATIONAL PARK It’s an experience that will stay with you for a life time. The sheer red rock, its massive presence will wow your senses. Allow time to absorb the sight upon your arrival, explore specific viewing areas at sunrise and sunset; it’s unforgettable.

The ANANGU PEOPLE are the Traditional Owners of Uluru/Kata Tjuta; they welcome everyone to their country. This National Park represents the beating heart of our nation! Located near the centre of the Australian continent, the sacred rock formations of Uluru and Kata Tjuta, are a significant distance away for most visitors; but the moment you first set eyes upon Uluru, you will know that every step of that journey was well worth it! As you settle into your accommodation, plan to make the most of your 3 day park entrance pass, so you can participate in the variety of experiences on offer. The Yankunytjatjara and Pitjantjatjara people, the traditional landowners of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park welcome you to their lands. The local people call themselves Anangu and ask you do use that word too, and they are proud to share their land and culture with you. TJUKURRPA – “our law, stories and spirituality” This is the foundation of the Anangu Culture and has a complex and deep meaning that links Anangu to the environment and their ancestors. Covering from the beginning of time, Tjukurrpa stories contain important stories of how to survive the desert and rules for appropriate behaviour. They are also used like maps, showing important features and how to travel from place to place, where food and water can be found. These are never written down, but passed on to the right people like an inheritance. The understanding and depth of these stories increases throughout a person’s life. It tells the traditional law on how to care for each other and their land. It tells the relationship between people, plants, animals and the features of the land.

ULURU AUDIO GUIDE allows you to experience Uluru like a local and avoid the crowds. This clever little device is GPS triggered and contains over 100 facts and stories about Uluru Kata-Tjuta National Park, it’s just like having your own tour guide in your pocket. Listen to the audio using headphones or plug it in and play it through your car stereo. The device is easy to use and offers a fuss free and hands free experience. All you have to do is press play and the device will do the rest. The Uluru Audio Guide can be hired from the Yulara Tourist Information Centre. For more information visit www.uluruaudioguide.com.au or call 08 8956 3368

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EXPLORER’S HISTORY & DISCOVERY Although Ernest Giles was the first explorer to identify Ayers Rock / Uluru, it was William Christie Gosse who first climbed the rock in 1873. With 8 months supplies on camel trains, aided by Afghan cameleers, and a 3 month trek from Alice Springs, Gosse named the Rock after Sir Henry Ayers, who later became Premier of South Australia. Gosse also explored nearby Kata Tjuta and named them ‘The Olgas’ after Queen Olga of Wurtemberg. A MORE RECENT HISTORY In the 1930s, the first flights and motor vehicles made it to Uluru, but it wasn’t until the late 1940s that the first graded road linked Uluru to Alice Springs. Tourism was encouraged when Len Tuit, an Alice Springs local, began to run tours, camping at the base of the Rock and near the Uluru climb. In 1958 records show 2,296 people travelled to Uluru; in recent years this has risen to more than 300,000 visitors a year. During the 1970s, the Aboriginal Land Council negotiated with authorities on the site for a new town - now called Yulara. By 1980 improved road access and an airport meant more tourists were able to visit the Rock and the Olgas; basic motel accommodation was available with Ayers Rock Campground opening in 1983. In 1985, the Commonwealth Government handed back the Ayers Rock (Uluru) National Park to Traditional Aboriginal Owners. By 2016 the Tjintu Solar Field was completed - it produces over 15% of the average power supply to Yulara Resort.

ULURU SEGWAY TOURS offer an experience like no other, with stunning views of World Heritage listed Uluru. Join knowledgeable guides and cruise the full base of majestic Uluru aboard a Segway. Their small groups allow you opportunity to really experience the region and learn from their passionate guides who will share with you stories and interesting facts about Uluru. A Segway tour will easily form one of the highlights of your Uluru holiday. As you cruise around the base of Uluru you’ll get up close and personal with the picturesque landscape, learn about the flora and fauna, see ancient Aboriginal rock art and stop for incredible photos! Segways are easy to ride and lots of fun, you’ll be hooked in no time. Uluru Segway Tours offers multiple tour departures daily. Segway riding is fun and easy to do, it requires similar fitness to riding a bike. For more information visit www.ulurusegwaytours.com.au or call 08 8956 3043

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24 Explore The Red Centre ULURU KATA TJUTA NATIONAL PARK www.exploreoz.com.au ULURU KATA TJUTA NATIONAL PARK 25 / KINGS CANYON Explore Watarrka National Park/Kings Canyon at the end of the Gorge Gill Range with its majestic rocky cliff tops and winding quiet roads. See the magnificent views from the Rim Walk, rest at a waterhole, and enjoy a sunset or sunrise to remember. Kata Tjuta Watarrka National Park/Kings Canyon

KATA TJUTA These ancient red canyon walls soar 100m above Kings Creek to a Kata Tjuta means ‘many heads’ in Pitjantjatjara – one of several local plateau of rocky domes. The rock holes and gorges are an important languages used in the Park and it is made up of 36 domes spread over refuge for many plants and animals. The sheltered environment below, 20 square kilometres, and higher than Uluru at 546 metres. Known in the creek bed, has a great range of flora including the MacDonnell also as The Olgas, Kata Tjuta offers wonderful walks like Walpa Ranges Cycad. Gorge, the Valley of the Winds and viewing areas that are not to be THE KINGS CREEK WALK (2.6 km, one hour return) – Suitable for missed. families and wheelchair access for the first 700 meters, this gentle To support the local community and deepen your understanding slope of the track meanders up Kings Creek. of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park start your trip with a visit to the THE KINGS CANYON RIM WALK (6 km loop, 3-4 hours) – Suitable Cultural Centre. for fit and experienced walkers. The first steep climb is worth taking Learn about Anangu culture and the park’s natural environment your time with, as it offers spectacular views from the Canyon rim and through exhibits and free presentations with Anangu and park features the ‘Lost City’ and the lush vegetation of the ‘Garden of Eden’. rangers. SOUTH WALL RETURN WALK (4.8 km, 2 hours return) – Suitable There are also displays, a visitor information desk, Aboriginal art for fit and experienced walkers. Starting with a steep climb up the galleries and several community-owned shops and facilities. southern rim of Kings Canyon this walk offers stunning views of the Park’s geological features. The Cultural Centre buildings represent the two ancestral snakes that battled at Waterhole and helped create Uluru: Kuniya, the *Check with your accommodation outlet for the gate closing times as woma python woman, and Liru, the poisonous brown snake man. these walks can close early in the day when temperatures are forecast of 36°C (97°F). Artists from Mutitjulu community worked on the paintings, ceramics, glass, wood and audiovisual displays. Tours began in late 1961, thanks to the pioneering family of Jack Cotterill and his sons John and Jim, who set up their new place of To make the most of your visit allow at least two hours to fully explore Wallara Ranch approximately 110km (70 miles) from the Canyon, which and appreciate the Cultural Centre, located at the base of Uluru. continued running until the late 1980s. Today this region offers a few accommodation options, as there is no camping allowed in the National Park. www.nt.gov.au/parks

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26 Explore The Red Centre ULURU KATA TJUTA NATIONAL PARK www.exploreoz.com.au ULURU KATA TJUTA NATIONAL PARK 27 SOUTH OF ALICE SPRINGS Driving through undulating country along the Stuart Highway you will come across welcoming roadhouses at Stuarts Well and Erldunda. You will cross the ancient with its wide sandy bed, one of the oldest natural watercourses in the world. 80 Mushroom Rock – Rainbow Valley Rainbow Valley Todd Owen Just south of Alice Springs are some off road experiences you don’t want HWY Napwerte/Ewaninga Boggy Springs to miss. Take the turn off to RAINBOW VALLEY CONSERVATION Hole Rock Carvings BINNS RoadSanta - Sealed Reserve Conservation TRACK Road - Unsealed RESERVE, 75 kilometres south of Alice and along 22 kilometres of TrackTeresa (4WD) Reserve unsealed road to the scenic sandstone bluffs and cliffs. Here you will find 46 Binns Track Outback Way Allambi a hidden treasure… STUARTS WELL Explorer’s Way With significant archaeological sites and artefacts - evidence of ROADHOUSE Rainbow Valley Deep Accomodation Cons. Reserve ancient Aboriginal connections to the area, Rainbow Valley is at its 70 Well Caravan Park most impressive in the early morning or late afternoon around sunset; Finke 38 Camping Rainbow Valley is a photographer’s delight. There are two walking tracks 32 within the Reserve; both are graded easy and are suitable for families. River Henbury General Store Henbury Meteorites There are several viewing platforms along the way that provide the best ROAD OLD GHAN Meals RAILWAY Titjikala views of Rainbow Valley. Palmer 41 Fuel

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STUART WAY breaking force – Idracowra RAILWAY DON’T PUT YOUR FEET ON THE DASHBOARD! ERLDUNDA Horseshoe Only 90kms south of Alice Springs THE STUART WELL ROADHOUSE Bend is a fantastic base to explore Rainbow Valley, Henbury Meteorite Craters and Chambers Pillar. Stop and relax a few days in the shady campground or well appointed cabins. With meals that truckies drive for miles for, a 75 AUSTRALIA pool and local wildlife, you will understand why even Alice Springs locals Lambert Centre use this a great getaway. (Geographical EXPLORERS Lilla Creek 20 WAY Centre) Aputula STUARTS WELL ROADHOUSE 0 25 50 km (Finke)

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NAPWERTE EWANINGA CHAMBERS PILLAR HISTORICAL RESERVE NAPWERTE / EWANINGA ROCK CARVINGS CONSERVATION The main access to Chambers Pillar Historical Reserve, 160 km south RESERVE covers a six hectare region, protecting petroglyphs/ of Alice Springs, is along the Old South Road on a turnoff to the west rock engravings. These valuable links to early are on of Maryvale Station. The road is unsealed and may be closed after outcrops of sandstone, forming natural galleries featuring a variety of rain. After the Maryvale turnoff, a 4WD is required to negotiate the symbols or motifs. According to Arrernte custodians, these are sacred deep sand drifts and steep jump ups. It is wise to let people in Alice and too dangerous to reveal to the uninitiated into Aboriginal law. Springs, or your next destination know your travel time for this visit. As you approach the reserve you will see the 50m high sandstone pillar; it towers impressively over the plains below. This site was LAMBERTS CENTRE named after Dr Bruce Lambert, known as recorded by John McDouall Stuart in April 1860, travelling north on one of Australia’s top cartographers, was calculated in 1988 by the his first attempt to cross Australia. Until the coming of the railway in Royal Geographical Society of Australia. The centre of land mass the 1920s, the Pillar was a landmark in the desert on the long overland is determined as a spot at which a shape, in this case Australia, journey from Adelaide to Alice Springs. Many of those early travellers is balanced on a single point and manages to balance. As this is a have left a record of their visit in the soft, white sandstone. complicated process, in the 1930’s another point was identified, approximately 11kms from Lamberts, by explorer Dr Cecil Madigan. In the Dreamtime the Gecko ancestor Itirkawara, (pronounced itturk- kar-wara) came here and local Aboriginal people believe both the Pillar and Castle Rock, 500metres to the northeast, are part of this story. At sunrise and sunset, the Pillar glows like a burning ember, as the rays of the sun strike its walls, making an unforgettable sight. Early morning and evening are excellent times to explore the reserve on foot and don’t forget your camera. Use the viewing platform at the base of the Pillar – this protects the fragile sandstone from erosion. As this is a more isolated place off the highway, all visitors are advised to keep to designated roads and tracks in the reserve. The two campground sites provided have wood firepits and pit toilets. Remember to carry and drink plenty of water, and avoid walks in the heat of the day.

UNCONVENTIONAL COMPASS N Hold your watch horizontal to the ground, point the 12 towards the sun. Mid-point between the 12 and hour hand indicates the north-south line. S Chambers Pillar Campground

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32 Explore The Red Centre ALICE SPRINGS www.exploreoz.com.au ALICE SPRINGS 33 PARRTJIMA The celebration of the Caterpillar dreaming story is presented in events surrounding Parrtjima, a modern re-telling of the creation of this beautiful landscape. Hosted by the Alice Springs Desert Park, it’s here that Parrtjima - a Festival of Light, is held annually. In the words of one of the traditional owners of Alice Springs: “Parrtjima shows people that the country is alive, so all the non-Arrernte people can have a deeper respect for it, and see how much it means to us. We want people to understand that it has always been a part of us. Parrtjima helps our young people stand tall in front of the world to say ‘This is our country, this Alice Springs at sunset from Anzac Hill is our art, and this is our culture – and it is good”. www.parrtjimaaustralia.com.au More than half the land in the Northern Territory is Aboriginal owned and you need a permit to travel through. Ask the friendly staff for any Parrtjima – A Festival in Light further information. You are spoilt for choice with attractions and adventures; and that’s just close to Alice Springs! A majestic hot air balloon ride at dawn, to a camel ride along the spine of the MacDonnell ranges, or a stroll around the world renowned Desert Park - everyone will find a pace to suit them. Galleries in Alice Springs offer a range of amazing assorted arts and crafts, with museums with art in Namatjira’s style, to ones with fossils of some of the oldest birds that once walked the earth, all on show in first class displays. AN ANCIENT CULTURE Guided tours can offer a personalised service to maximise your time Often referred to as the Dreamtime or Tjukurrpa, the ancient stories in The Red Centre or explore on day trips heading north, south east or that explain the creation and the terrain are just as real to the Traditional west; adventure at your feet - all within 100 km. owners of the land in Central Australia as they were thousands of years ago. It is thought that where the first written ‘Dreamtime stories’ were Some of the wackiest events are proud, long term, fun packed weekends recorded in and around Alice Springs. in the Centre, so make sure you check the guide for what’s on while you are here. The local Arrernte people know the stories and continue to pass them on to future generations. All share the belief in Altyerrenge - ancestral The Centre is famous for celebrating all things fun, from boat races in figures – creating the landscape and its features, as well laying the the dry , to festivals celebrating all things Beanies! Something foundation of Arrernte law about country. Stories are all around you, of different is always on offer, so join in the fun and meet some locals along the caterpillars, beetles, wild dogs, two sisters and euros that made the the way. We’re Australian forland asRideshare! we see it now. Enjoy your time in this region best, by making sure you are well prepared In the past, linguists and missionaries have been part of the recording for your outback adventure. It’s a harsh environment that even the most of the different dialects of the Arrernte peoples from Alice Springs and experienced traveller should respect, so take care with simple planning Central Australia. and advice from the local experts. 100% Australian Rideshare. Pink Oscar Female Drivers. Save your Favourite Driver. DriverFour keeps separate 85% of the language fare. groups live in and around Alice Springs We’re AustralianPre-book in App for or Rideshare!(Mparntwe); Eastern and Western Arrernte, Central Arrernte and Pertame. As a visitor, it’s good to try a few words in the local language. Arrernte Words 100% Australian Rideshare. Pink Oscar Female Drivers.ARRERNTE WORD TRY TO SAY THE WORDS! WORD MEANING Save your Favourite Driver. Driver keeps 85% of the fare.Mbantua m-barn-twa Alice Springs (A local translation) We’re Australian for Rideshare!Pre-book in App or Werte word-ah Hello / goodbye Altyerre ahhl-chew-ra Creation time, law, way of life, story Kwatje qua- jar Water Waru wah-roo Fire 100%100% Australian Australian Rideshare.Rideshare. Pink Pink Oscar Oscar Female Female Drivers. Drivers. 100% Australian Rideshare. Pink Oscar Female Drivers. Save your Favourite Driver. Pre-book in App Getting around ALICE Save your Favourite Driver. Driver keeps 85% of the fare. just got a whole lot cheaper. Aherre a-hurra Kangaroo Save your Favourite Driver. Driver keeps 85% of the fare. Scan the code above and download the app today! GettingPre-book around ALICE in App just gotor a whole lot cheaper. Scan the QR Code and download the Ride now or book a ride oo-rah Sun Pre-book in App or for later, just like uber Ura app today! Ride now or book a ride for later, just like uber but AUSTRALIAN! but AUSTRALIAN! Taye tire Moon

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HISTORY OF In 1929, after the train line to the Centre was built, many of the Afghan CENTRAL AUSTRALIA cameleers settled in Stuart Town, some became market gardeners John McDouall Stuart was born supplying much needed fresh vegetables; they planted the date palms in 1815 in Scotland and in 1839, near the present Town Council. Aboriginal Centralians outnumbered European Centralians until the mid-1930s. Few European women after coming to join the surveying John McDouall Stuart department in South Australia he ventured in these early times; with very few amenities and the accompanied Charles Sturt on a 17 month expedition to Central Australia relentless summer heat, dust storms and flies. Many of those who did in 1844. In 1858 he returned with two others and reached as far as Tennant left a lasting legacy. Creek. By 1862 he eventually reached the north coast after several other 1939 the population was still under 1000 people and government funds attempts that cost him the sight in one eye and a great impact on his health. were used to upgrade the Overland Telegraph Track so by 1941 when the The Stuart Highway was named in his honour. first troop carrying convoys were dispatched to the region, the track was a gravel all-weather road. The Alice Springs Telegraph Station was established in 1871 connecting the remote town by relaying messages at a speedy pace of 5 hours in Morse Alice Springs grew rapidly during World War II due to being an active code to Java and London! A far cry quicker than 3-4 months by overland staging base with 8000 soldiers posted in peak times. After the war the and boat. population dropped again but the infrastructure injected to the town, Alice Springs was set to grow in time. THE EARLY DAYS The beginning of the tourism boom for region began in the 1950’s, In 1887 the discovery of gold at Arltunga, 100 kilometres east of the present with the first tours leaving Alice Springs for a rough track heading Alice Springs, led to significant European settlement. Cattle Stations soon out to the famous monolith of Ayers Rock now know as Uluru. During followed and Afghan camel trains travelling via Marree to Oodnadatta and the 1960s Alice Springs became an important defence location with onto Stuart town. All supplies for the miners and station owners where the development of the US/Australian Pine Gap joint defence satellite brought the long journey up from Adelaide in dry and harsh conditions. monitoring base, home to about 600 workers from both countries. Then called Stuart, the town was changed to Alice Springs in 1933 and Today Alice Springs offers visitors a modern town with all the shopping named after the wife of the former Postmaster General of South Australia, and chain stores of the big cities with the charm of local businesses Sir Charles Todd. In 1909 the first stone building was the Old Stuart Gaol offering first class service and products. With a thriving arts community, in Parsons Street, followed by the first hospital ‘Adelaide House’ in 1926, sports mad enthusiast from a multitude of genres and outback hospitality when the European population of the town was about 40. shining through, enjoy the region at your own pace...the locals do!

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EARLY TRANSPORT INTO THE RED CENTRE CAMELS As early as the 1850 Afghan Cameleers played a vital part in opening up Central Australia where the climate was too harsh for horses to make a real impact. All supplies into the region were thanks to these dedicated people and their versatile camels. TRAINS In 1891 the original narrow gauge Ghan line had reached ALICE SPRINGS Oodnadatta in South Australia. Following the same track as the Overland TELEGRAPH LINE Telegraph, this is the route taken during the 1862 crossing of Australia by The Overland Telegraph Line, a system to John McDouall Stuart. A standard gauge line was replaced starting from send messages over long distances using Port Augusta 1957. A wholly standard gauge railway line was replaced in cables and electric signals, was completed between Adelaide and 1980 using a new route up to 200kms to the west. Darwin in August 1872. Within months it was then linked with Java to Darwin by submarine telegraph cable. In instead of months via boat ROAD Again explorer John McDouall Stuart’s route influenced the travel, communicating with Europe dropped to only hours. Australia planning of the road north from Port Augusta. In the 1920’s the road saw was now connected with the world. Since colonization, this compares its first motor vehicles. While not impassable, sections were sandy, boggy, with inventions like steam trains and the motor car. had rugged boulders; there were also wash outs at the several creek and river crossings. By mid 1942 the North-South had works begin to build and In 1870 this important project started. The site of the Telegraph Station reseal the road and it was named the Stuart Highway. was first recorded by surveyor William Mills in March 1871, in search of a suitable route for the line through the MacDonnell Ranges. AIR The first flight landing into the original airport in Alice Springs was in 1921. In 1940 due to the military build up the Seven Mile Aerodrome “We have this day, within two years, completed a line of communications was built. This officially became Alice Springs Airport in 1958 and had two thousand miles long through the very centre of Australia, until a few diminished the role of the Town Site Drome from 1946 until it closed 1968. years ago a terra incognita believed to be a desert.” It is now the site of the Central Australian Aviation Museum. Charles Todd, South Australian Superintendent of Telegraphs, 1872 Remnants of the old line can still be seen as you travel the Stuart Highway from Adelaide to Darwin

WEATHER CONDITIONS Being a semi arid zone, Central Australia has four seasons with Telegraph messages were sent and received in Morse code. The Morse temperatures often having large variations throughout each one. system, first used in about 1844 and designed to make indentations on a From under 0°C (32°F) during the few winter months to and extreme paper tape when electric currents were received. 40+°C (104°F) in the summer months. Conditions can be extreme in this harsh environment. KIDS FUN! The normally dry Todd River can quickly go from a muddy trickle to a Using a torch, you raging torrent if there is rain north of Alice Springs in the catchment can ‘flash’ the letters area, catching those unprepared or camping in the river. of your name with The early 1920s were wet ones for Alice Springs, but from 1958 to longer and shorter 1965 there was prolonged drought; in 1973 the Heavitree gap flooded bursts of light. See and the town was cut off from rail and road. The 1983 and 1988 two if you can do a whole major floods in Alice Springs left the town without power and when sentence to a friend the river broke its banks, several people were drowned. or family member using the Morse Code ALICE SPRINGS AVERAGE TEMPERATURES alphabet. Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec High 35° 34° 32° 27° 22° 19° 18° 23° 29° 30° 33° 35°

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From an early morning balloon flight across the desert plains to HOW MANY EYELIDS? a camel ride at sunset, you will always find something exciting to CAMELS = 3 explore. Historic icons, such as the Royal Flying Doctor Service, are X Two eyelids have lashes and the third eyelid also right here in the Red Centre. comes from the corner of the eye to help like a ‘windshield wiper’ G’day! Bill here of SANDRIFTER SAFARIS. Based in Alice Springs, X Protected by a double row of long curly I offer Half and Full day Tours along with customised small group eyelashes to reduce sand and dust to their eyes charters and private tours throughout Central Australia. I have been X Thick bushy eyebrows shield the eyes from the getting around Central Australia for a while now and I will make sure desert sun that you get the best local experience with me. We cater for private small groups, couples, friends and family. We PYNDAN CAMEL TRACK Come for a sunset ride with the only travel with the best gear, our vehicle fleet is composed of a West MacDonnell Ranges beside you and enjoy gentle camels, an current model Toyota Landcruiser Sahara and a 4×4 14 seat Isuzu bus experienced guide and a variety of photo opportunities you will love. for your groups. Your adventure of a lifetime awaits! CAMEL RIDES ALICE SPRINGS

WE SPECIALISE IN SMALL GROUP AND PRIVATE CHARTERS Based in Alice Springs, we can service anywhere to and from the Alice, from Adelaide to Darwin, just ask. Offering fully accommodated, camping or a mix of both. Palm Central Valley Australia Coober Pedy to PYNDAN CAMEL TRACKS Tennant Creek One hour camel rides 12 noon, 2.30pm & Sunset Free Transfers 0416 170 164 www.cameltracks.com MacDonnell Ranges Rainbow Design your East & West Valley own trip 0417 411 025 www.sandrifter.com.au

40 Explore The Red Centre ATTRACTIONS, TOURS & ADVENTURES www.exploreoz.com.au ATTRACTIONS, TOURS & ADVENTURES 41 SEE THE DESERT Alice Springs Desert Park – Dingos COME ALICE SPRINGS DESERT PARK Where the desert comes alive! ALIVE Our deserts are rich with life with thousands of stories to be explored. Experience the spirit of a living culture; explore a vibrant botanic wonderland and get up close with outback animals and characters that epitomise the fun and adventurous spirit of the red centre. Immerse yourself in the beauty and mystery of Australia’s deserts as you wander through the ancient landscapes from dry river beds to dense woodlands full of life. Experience the night during the day in the Nocturnal House and see animals once found in abundance across the desert. Discover the diversity of desert plants. Be inspired by ancient living cultures and feel the spirit with local Aboriginal guides and try your hand at traditional methods. Marvel at the energy and adrenaline of free flying birds as they saw through crystal blue skies. At night, come spotlighting with us on a Nocturnal Tour. Step inside the Mulga Walk enclosure for an evening of adventure and discovery. Spotlight endangered animals of Australia’s outback including Mala and Bilby in the foothills of the MacDonnell Ranges. You will leave with the Desert Park with new stories, skills and some of the secrets of the desert. www.alicespringsdesertpark.com.au

DID YOU KNOW? BILBIES don’t hop. They gallop like a horse when they need some speed. FROGS crush food with their eyes! They swallow food whole, with their eyes shut. The eyes don’t Bilby just bulge out of its head, but also poke down into their mouth. So, to crush their food, they push their eyes down several times and then BY DAY Explore the animals, plants and Aboriginal culture of the desert swallow! BY NIGHTJoin a Nocturnal Tour and spotlight desert animals MALA means shaggy dancing hare. When Spencers startled they do a zig zag erratic hop from side Burrowing to side with their legs forced outward and to Frog the side. Mala grow to 35cm high and weigh between one to 2kg. Females are slightly larger than males. Once widespread and common in the sand country of the Northern Territory, South www.alicespringsdesertpark.com.au Australia and Western Australia but are now (08) 8951 8788 | Open daily 7.30am - 6pm extinct in the wild. Why? predation from feral 7km from the centre of town, Larapinta Dr, Alice Springs cats and foxes, land clearing and the reduction of Mala traditional Aboriginal burning practices.

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e r t ALICE SPRINGS... INSPIRING, NOSTALGIC, BEAUTIFUL, n e C e til W ep o HISTORIC ...BE AMAZED R m gs e Alice Sprin n ʼs M ia us ral eum of Aust ALICE SPRINGS REPTILE CENTRE THE WOMEN’S MUSEUM OF AUSTRALIA On the edge of the CBD just below Billy Goat Hill the Reptile Centre is Step inside and be inspired! The Women’s Museum Of Australia a ‘must see’ attraction. Housing the region’s largest reptile collection. is dedicated to celebrating and preserving the place of women in More than 100 reptiles of over fifty different species are exhibited Australian History. In the heart of the Heritage Precinct you can indoors and outside in naturally landscaped surrounds. View Thorny easily walk from town. Learn about the achievements of women who Devils, Frill-neck Lizards, large pythons, the world’s most venomous were first in their field and about the day to day lives of the pioneering snakes and Terry the Saltwater Crocodile, and more. women of Central Australia. Displays include the Signature Quilt and Your first place to start your visit is the Gecko Cave, naturally styled the Aviatrix Tapestry. The Museum is located in the heritage-listed Old enclosures that are amazing mini habitats and house numerous gecko Gaol, and you can also explore what life was like for those who lived, species from Alice Springs region, Barkly and Top End regions. visited and worked in the former H.M. Prison and Labour Camp. Daily demonstrations at 11am, 1pm and 3:30pm allow you to meet Opened in 1938 and operated until 1996 and was gender separated and learn about some of the ‘locals’ in a safe and fun learning until mid 1980 before becoming a male only facility. Inscriptions, environment. Open daily 9.30am to 5pm paintings and collages made by the inmates can still be seen today. This Gaol holds an important place in our local and national history SLIPPERY SNAKE STATISTICS and continues its relevance to contemporary issues through the • Snakes don’t have eyelids. sensitive storytelling. • Snakes can’t bite food so have to swallow it whole. • Snakes have flexible jaws which allow them to eat prey bigger than With easy mobility access for throughout, except for one building, this their head! fascinating attraction makes a visit easy for all. • Snakes have internal ears but not external ones. Experience both museums for the one entry ticket!

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Open 11am-3pm weekdays, other times by appointment – Check the website for up-to-date times. Entry fee applies 9 Stuart Tce, Alice Springs P 8952 8900 The largest reptile display in Central Australia 2 Stuart Terrace, Alice Springs [email protected] E [email protected] Terry the Saltwater Crocodile • Snakes www.wmoa.com.au Check website for open hours (08) 8952 9006 www.reptilecentre.com.au Perenties • Goannas • Thorny Devils (formerly National Pioneer Women’s Hall of Fame) Check our Facebook page or website for opening times Please check our website and Facebook page for daily updates. Daily Talks 11am, 1pm & 3.30pm

Stympsons Python Perentie

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e r t ALICE SPRINGS... INSPIRING, NOSTALGIC, BEAUTIFUL, n e C e til W ep o HISTORIC ...BE AMAZED R m gs e Alice Sprin n ʼs M ia us ral eum of Aust ALICE SPRINGS SCHOOL OF THE AIR NATIONAL ROAD TRANSPORT HALL OF VISITOR CENTRE FAME & THE OLD GHAN MUSEUM This unique attraction provides an insight into innovative education Take a nostalgic trip into Australia’s - and the world’s - transport for outback children. Take a journey from an idea formed in 1946, history at the National Road Transport icon. Become engrossed in, and radio lessons in 1951, to the modern day. Join us in the world’s largest perhaps relive, your own transport experiences surrounded by a unique classroom, covering an area of 1.3 million square kilometres and see collection of workhorses from yesteryear. The Kenworth Dealer Hall how children who live in remote regions, are fulfilling their dreams of Fame comprises around 11,000 sq ft of display space devoted to the through this wonderful and unique way to learn. history of the Australian designed and built Kenworth in air conditioned • A world first! comfort. The Alice Springs School of the Air was the first to use two-way THE OLD GHAN HERITAGE RAILWAY TODAY radio broadcast to help with educating outback students The original narrow gauge (3ft 6ins) railway is closed, and most • First class at the Royal Flying Doctor Service Base of the original track has been removed. The avenue leading into In Alice Springs in 1951 the first lessons were a one way affair MacDonnell Siding is named after Norris G Bell, a Scotsman in charge before question and answer time was added at the end of each of construction of the Trans-Australian Railway, later to become the broadcast. Commonwealth Railways first Commissioner. The Old Ghan Heritage Railway is located at MacDonnell Siding where there is a 1930s-style • Support the School railway station built from the plans originally intended for Stuart (Alice The Gift Shop has a variety of merchandise and also available Springs). The display area includes the station, museum, souvenir shop, online. Your purchase provides financial support for the tea rooms and restored locomotives and carriages. Check if the Mini enrichment programs conducted by the school Ghan is running to delight both young and old!

#learningonhorseback Hear countless stories of how the Alice Springs School of the Air helps children of remote Australia National Road Transport Old Ghan chase their dreams. Hall of Fame Museum Alice Springs School of the Air Visitor Centre Historical trucks & vehicles Discover the Old Ghan Railway history (when available) OPEN 7 DAYS - check website for opening times. Kenworth Dealer Hall of Fame Pavilion Take a Mini Ghan Ride * Entry fees apply. Shell Rimula “Wall of Fame” ENTRY FEES APPLY Cafe is open seasonally - check website v 08 8951 6834 O assoa.nt.edu.au 92 Norris Borris Bell Dr, Alice Springs NT P: 08 8952 7161 a 80 Head St, Alice Springs OPEN: Mon to Sun 9.00am - 5.00pm Changes seasonally so check website a [email protected] E: [email protected] www.roadtransporthall.com

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BOSCH SERVICE CENTRE 8 Kidman St, Alice Springs 10% OFF Vechicle Service* conditions apply ALICE SPRINGS OLD TIMERS MINE DESERT PARK Lot 2190 Crowders Gully Road , Alice Springs Coober Pedy SA Special Seniors rates for Entry Discounted Tour price and Nocturnal Tour ROYAL FLYING DOCTOR ALICE SPRINGS PLAZA SERVICE ALICE SPRINGS 36 Todd Mall, Alice Springs TOURIST FACILITY See, experience and learn through the wonder of technology, the Check with each store for any 8-10 Stuart Tce, Alice Springs heroic tales of the birth and growth of the ROYAL FLYING DOCTOR special offers 10% Discount on Entry Fee Learn about the history and the activities of the RFDS’s SERVICE. ALICE SPRINGS SANDRIFTER SAFARIS pilots, engineers, doctors and nurses, and hear about the experiences REPTILE CENTRE 23 Palm Circuit, Alice Springs of the patients that are carried and cared for each day. Discover the 9 Stuart Tce, Alice Springs Ask for your Seniors Explore importance of the amazing service the RFDS has offered outback and Seniors Discount on Entry Fee The Red Centre discount isolated parts of Australia since 1928. ARALUEN ARTS CENTRE TERRITORY TOWING & The John Flynn Hologram is a pioneering holographic show that is the 61 Larapinta Dr, Araluen, TRANSPORT highlight of this facility and tells the story of his vision and its realization Alice Springs Shed 1/40 Smith St, Alice Springs into the RFDS of today. Children can learn through interactive digital Check website for discounted 10% Discount on Towing fees drawing and games, and you can step inside a replica of a RFDS aircraft. ticket prices on performances WOMEN'S MUSEUM OF AUTOPRO TENNANT CREEK AUSTRALIA Royal Flying Doctor Service 72 Patterson St, Tennant Creek 1 Stuart Terrace, Alice Springs Alice Springs Tourist Facility 10% OFF Instore purchases $10 Entry Free See, experience and learn through the wonder of technology. • John Flynn – the Hologram • RFDS Virtual Reality 2 x Stories • Interactive Museum • Café Check our website for opening times. Admission fee applies. Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Day, Good Friday. MOBILITY v 08 8958 8412 O rfdsalicesprings.com.au ACCESS a 8-10 Stuart Tce, Alice Springs MADE EASY!

Many attractions offer easy access to their venues so the whole JOHN FLYNN’S MEMORIAL family can enjoy. This extends to not just the town area but access to RESERVE is located at the some of the most stunning places including Simpons Gap, Standley foot of the MacDonnell Chasm, Ochre Pits and more. Ranges, 7kms west of Alice Springs and is the resting Public Transport - Buses are low floor and fitted with ramps that place of the ashes of the accommodate access for most standard wheelchairs and light weight founder of the RFDS and the mobility aids. Access taxi vans have the facility to lift a wheelchair or Australian Inland Mission. scooter. Please advise the operator when booking the taxi. Alice Springs Taxi Service 131 008 Alice Springs Cabs 132 227 - 273

48 Explore The Red Centre ATTRACTIONS, TOURS & ADVENTURES www.exploreoz.com.au ATTRACTIONS, TOURS & ADVENTURES 49 ACCOMMODATION From 5 star luxury offering modern well appointed comforts to a sky full of stars to admire while camping in a swag, there is the right option for everyone to enjoy and make your stay one to remember. So unpack and make the most of your stay in the heart of The Centre.

THE DIPLOMAT MOTEL Superbly located in the centre of Alice CROWNE PLAZA ALICE SPRINGS LASSETERS Positioned 1.5km Springs, the Diplomat Motel is the perfect place to stay, relax and from the CBD, this is your best base for your adventure. With dining unwind. The motel offers a selection of affordable Alice Springs and bars options in one location varied, 4 ½ star accommodation, accommodation, with tea/coffee, free Wifi and Foxtel. Enjoy the outdoor full health club and day spa facilities you can make the most of your swimming pool, free parking and the time. Our venue offers a large selection of gaming options including popular Uncles Tavern. electronic gaming and a boutique selection of Table Games. Boasting Located only moments from the heart of 205 modern rooms they range from Standard through to Premium the Todd Mall, the Diplomat Motel is close Suites. to shops, restaurants, cafes and many A heated resort pool with café for guests is available, for those of the local attractions Alice Springs has wanting to unwind and soak in the picture perfect surroundings. to offer. After a busy day of sightseeing, Complimentary features of Crowne Plaza Alice Springs include: WiFi touring or business meetings relax by the throughout the property, town & airport transfer options, bike hire, pool or enjoy a casual meal and ice cold electric car charging ports, access to computers and printing in the beer in the fully licensed Uncle’s Tavern. business centre and access for hotel guests to the VIP.

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Superbly located in the centre of Alice Springs, the Diplomat Motel provides the perfect place to stay, relax & unwind. The Motel offers a selection of affordable Alice Springs accommodation, with tea/coffee, free wifi & Foxtel. Enjoy the outdoor swimming pool, secure parking & the popular Stumps Café & Uncles Tavern. MOTEL | BAR | CAFE | FREE SECURE PARKING | CARAVAN FRIENDLY 20 Gregory Terrace, Alice Springs NT 0870 | PH: (08) 8952 8977 www.diplomatmotel.com.au | [email protected]

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50 Explore The Red Centre ACCOMMODATION www.exploreoz.com.au ACCOMMODATION 51 DID YOU KNOW? DESERT PALMS ALICE SPRINGS Mobile phones and chargers are one of the These self contained ensuite studio villas most common items to be left behind. have all you need for your stay in the Red Travel Tip: Before departing, make sure to set Centre. All set in an oasis of graceful palms your plugged-in phone on top of something else and set around a crystal clear pool is your you won’t forget. Items that are put together in perfect base. Styles to suit all single or ‘clusters’ make them less likely to be left behind. family travellers this is a quiet and relaxing place to make the most of your business trip or holiday. Being close to town you can THE SWAGMANS REST APARTMENTS stroll in for some shopping or adventuring The Swagmans Rest Apartments are self-contained with air- and with the Golf Course as your neighbour conditioning, WiFi, Foxtel and secure parking. Whether you’re a and the Casino & restaurants just down the seasoned traveller, a family on holiday, in town for work or simply street, you know you’re on holidays when passing through, The Swagmans Rest is the place for you. you stay here!

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The Swagman’sIn the heart of Alice Rest Springs, Northern Territory, Australia Comfortable air conditioned studio Phone: villa accomodation with kitchenettes 08 8952 5977 and private verandahs Easy parking and a safe, quiet complex Toll Free: centrally located 1km from the CBD 1800 678 037 At the door step of the Alice Springs Golf Course and Casino

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52 Explore The Red Centre ACCOMMODATION www.exploreoz.com.au ACCOMMODATION 53 LEAVE NO TRACE! Central Australia offers some of the best camping and adventure locations in our country. To protect our environment, we must maintain these spots to avoid damage to pastoral land, private property, sacred sites either of cultural or natural significance. We urge you to only camp in dedicated tourist/camping parks and/or structured campsites. Even if you are unaware – huge penalties apply if you are interfering with a site of significance. All land you travel through belongs to someone, either a private property not identified, aboriginal land, national park or pastoral land. It is also an offence to camp on a road or an off-road related area in the Northern Territory. Please remember to take ALL your rubbish with you. This includes food scraps, bush bathroom waste including toilet paper, general litter and vehicle debris. LEAVE NO TRACE! You may think, ‘it’s only the 2 of us’ however with tens of thousands of travellers thinking the same thing, it can severely impact on our landscape.

ALICE SPRINGS TOURIST PARK is a favourite amongst travellers to the Red Centre. With a variety of onsite accommodation, beautifully shaded camping spots, all makes for a restful stay. A great base to explore the region, close to town and a fully equipped kiosk, laundry, sparkling pool and great kids playground; you won’t have to go anywhere! But we bet you do!

• Budget & Ensuite Cabins • 2 Bedroom Villas & Deluxe Suites • Shady Camping Sites • Camp Kitchen • Shop & Groceries • Effluent Dump Station • Pets at Parks Discretion

70 Larapinta Drive, Alice Springs. Ph: (08) 8952 2547 Free Call: 1300 823 404 www.alicespringstouristpark.com.au Free WiFi

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64 Explore The Red Centre Explore The Red Centre www.exploreoz.com.au Quandong; Perentie; Wattle Seed Damper Bush Tomato BUSH TUCKER Bush Tucker is all around you in Mparntwe (Alice Springs) and the surrounding ranges. You may not recognise some as they are less obvious than farm sourced foods. There is so much that can be eaten and harvested under the title ‘bush tucker’. FOODS AVAILABLE LOCALLY COVER ALL THE FOOD GROUPS: Meat from animals – lizards, bush turkey, emu, kangaroos and wallabies, echidnas, snakes and perentie. Honey and nectars – the honey ant, native bee honey, nectar from the grevillea flowers, bloodwood and corkwood trees. Plant food – from wild orange, wild passionfruit, wild fig, bush tomato, conkerberry, bush banana, quandong, bush plums and sultanas. Edible seeds – the wattle seed, a staple food; the seeds can be ground into a paste or made into wattleseed damper. Other local seeds used traditionally are mulga, dogwood and desert kurrajong. Grubs and insects – the witchetty grub is a favourite eaten raw or roasted on hot coals! Cicadas, caterpillars and some other grubs found under the bark of river red gums, coolibah, ironwood and prickly wattle. Water – the search for water in dry desert conditions was essential for survival; Water is found in soakages, tree roots and hollows and the very scarce permanent waterholes, the area around Mbarntwe has permanent waterholes in the ranges both east and west of the town; there are also rare springs where water seeps from rockfaces in the when the rivers are totally dry. Bush tomato – A staple food for local people which has been eaten for many thousands of years. Dried it looks like a raisin, and can be stored for extended periods, is plentiful and popular and is high in vitamin C and potassium.

CAMPING DAMPER A traditional no yeast bread in Australia made from 250g flour, ½ tsp salt, 175ml water and/or milk, 25g Butter. It’s an Aussie tradition to bake this with dinner when you’re camping in the outback. Or change the water/milk for beer! Traditionally cooked in campfire ashes or in a cast iron camp oven.

70 Explore The Red Centre www.exploreoz.com.au 71 12 OLD POST OFFICE Opened in 1932 after being moved from the Alice Springs Telegraph Station. The post office led to the name of Alice History Walks Springs replacing the original name of Stuart for the town. Guide yourself through a town rich in history Not open to the public and discoverthe stories of the past. Remember 11 Railway Houses Three were built in the late 1920s, prior to the arrival of the Central Australian to wear a hat & sunscreen and carry your water 13 FORMERRailway POSTMASTERS in 1929. More houses RESIDENCEwere built during WW2, Built of for which the two town’s survive. postmaster Not open to the bottle, or stop and enjoy a coffee at a local cafe in 1932,p uwhenblic the post office was built. It remained a residence until 1980. It was restored in 1988 and is now a business property. along the way. 12 Old Post Office Opened in 1932 after being moved from the Alice Springs Telegraph Station. Not openThe postto the office public led to the name of Alice Springs replacing the original name of Stuart for the Use the Central Business District (CBD) Map foldout town. Not open to the public for your self-guided historical tour. 14 STUART TOWN GAOL Built in 1908, now the oldest building in Alice Springs.13 Fo rBuiltmer P ofromstmas tlocalers Re smaterials,idence Built for the the gaol town’s was postmaster in service in 1932, until when 1939, the post and office saved fromwas built. demolition It remained ina residence the 1970s. until 1980. It was restored in 1988 and is now a business Open byproperty. arrangement Not open to th withe publi cNational Trust 1 HARTLEY STREET SCHOOL First government school opened 1930, extensions in 1940 and 1946. Used as government offices 1966 until 1980. 14 Stuart Town Gaol Built in 1908, now the oldest building in Alice Springs. Built from local 15 OLD COURTmaterials, HOUSE the gaol was was in service built until in 1928. 1939, and It wassaved usedfrom demolition for administrative in the 1970s. Octagonal room is open as an education museum. officesO butpen bfromy arra n1936gemen servedt with Na tasion aal Tcourtrust house until 1980. Was used as a Open 10.30am – 2.30pm Monday - Friday museum from 1990 until 2007 but now used as offices. 15 Old Court House was built in 1928. It was used for administrative offices but from 1936 served Not openas a courtto the house public until 1980. Was used as a museum from 1990 until 2007 but now used as 2 ADELAIDE HOUSE & THE JOHN FLYNN MEMORIAL CHURCH First hospital designed by Rev. John Flynn opened in 1926. Church built as offices. Not open to the public 16 THE RESIDENCY was built in 1927 as the home of the Government memorial to John Flynn opened in 1956. Check for open times Resident16 Th eof Re thesiden Territorycy was built inof 1927 Central as the home Australia of the Government until 1931. Resident It was of the the Territoryhome of of the Centre’sCentral Australia senior until public 1931. It servantswas the home until of the 1973. Centre’s senior public servants until 1973. 3 PIONEER YHA HOSTEL is former walk-in picture theatre. Built by Open 10amOpen 10 –am 3pm, – 3pm , MarchMarch – N –o vNov ‘Snow’ Kenna in 1942, closed as theatre in 1984. Last known example of old movie theatre in NT and prime example of adaptive re-use for 17 Lizzie Milnes Well was dug in the 1930s, a reminder of early settled life in town before WW2. 17 LIZZIEThey MILNES were a necessity WELL before was reticulateddug in the water 1930s, existed. a reminderThis well is believed of early to be settled the last business. life in townsurviving before example WW2. in town. They were a necessity before reticulated water existed. This well is believed to be the last surviving example in town. 4 WILLS TERRACE FOOTBRIDGE was completed in 1957 bringing an end 18 Tuncks Store is the last remaining corner store, built in 1939 to cater for new residences in the to isolation of Eastside suburb whenever the Todd River flowed. Intended Alice Springs Heritage Precinct. Ralph Tuncks owned the store from 1950 until retiring in 1979. 18 TUNCKS STORE is the last remaining corner store, built in 1939 to cater as a temporary structure but continues in use today. for newN oresidencest open to the p inub ltheic Alice Springs Heritage Precinct. Ralph Tuncks Open to public 24hrs owned19 8the6 H astorertley St fromreet One 1950 of the until houses retiring designed inby 1979.architect Not Beni openBurnett. to This the house public was built in 1939 and is largely unmodified. It is in the Heritage Precinct and is now a private residence. WILKINSON MEMORIAL unveiled in 1934 to honor George Wilkinson 5 19 86 HARTLEYNot open t oSTREET the public One of the houses designed by architect Beni who operated a general store on opposite site across road. Held in high Burnett. This house was built in 1939 and is largely unmodified. It is in the regard by many people he helped in early settlement times. Heritage20 Les Precinct Hansen Ho uandse Built is innow 1942 a for private the Dept residence. of Civil Aviation. Not Handed open over to to the the NTpublic Housing Open to public 24hrs Commission in 1978, later transferred to the National Trust and is a part of the Heritage Precinct. Not open to the public LES HANSEN HOUSE Built in 1942 for the Dept of Civil Aviation. TOTEM THEATRE is housed in the Sidney Williams Huts that are the last 20 6 Handed21 O loverd Alice to Sp rtheings NTGao lHousing Opened in 1939Commission and operated in until 1978, 1996. later Much oftransferred the original complex to remnants of an Australian Army camp during WW2. The buildings were the Nationalremains. Trust It is now and the ishome a part of the of National the Heritage Pioneer Women’s Precinct. Hall of Fame. converted into a small theatre in 1964, now maintained by Alice Springs Not openOpen to 10 athem – 5 publicpm, Feb – December 25 Town Council. Royal Flying Doctor Service was opened in 1939, with another building constructed in 1949. It 21 OLD22 ALICEaccommodated SPRINGS the School GAOL of the Opened Air for several in 1939 years. and It is aoperated part of the Heritageuntil 1996. Precinct. 7 SITE OF MYRTLE VILLA is marked by a tall date palm first planted in a Much ofOp theen 9 aoriginalm – 5pm M complexon to Sat remains. It is now the home of the National garden at the front of a timber slab house early last century, which was Pioneer Women’s Hall of Fame. Open 10am – 5pm, Feb – Dec 25 the home of Ida Standley, the first school teacher. Open to public 24hrs 23 Stuart Memorial was unveiled in 1939 by Governor-General, Lord Gowrie. It is the main feature of Stuart Park which is included in the Alice Springs Heritage Precinct. Open to the public 24hrs 22 ROYAL FLYING DOCTOR SERVICE was opened in 8 CATHOLIC CHURCH PRECINCT comprises four historic buildings, 1939, with another building constructed in 1949. It accommodated the including the first Catholic Church opened in 1930. Also includes the 24 Former CWA Building Built during WW2 as a women’s recreation facility, used as club rooms School forof thethe Country Air for Women’s several Association years and1946 partto 1978. of Now the the Heritage business premise Precinct. of Monte’s Marist Brothers house, convent and a former boarding house. Open 9amLounge. – O5pmpen 2 pMonm – 2a mto, W Sated - Sunday Not open to the public 23 STUART MEMORIAL was unveiled in 1939 by Governor-General, Lord 9 ANZAC MEMORIAL was designed by Rev Harry Griffiths and unveiled Gowrie. It is the main feature of Stuart Park which is included in the Alice on Anzac Day, 1934. Originally a memorial for the fallen of WW1, it now Springs Heritage Precinct. Open to the public 24hrs represents Australian servicemen and women of all conflicts. Open to public 24hrs 24 FORMER CWA BUILDING Built during WW2 as a women’s recreation facility, used as club rooms for the CWA 1946 to 1978. Now the business 10 CENTRAL AUSTRALIAN PIONEERS MEMORIAL was unveiled in 1957 premise of Monte’s Lounge. Open 2pm – 2am, Wed - Sunday as a memorial for all Central Australian pioneers, including explorers, overland telegraph line workers and pastoralists. Open to public 24hrs National Trust of Australia (NT) McDouall Stuart Branch Alice Springs 11 RAILWAY HOUSES Three were built in the late 1920s, prior to the arrival of the Central Australian Railway in 1929. More houses were built he rle Sree School, Alice Springs during WW2, of which two survive. Not open to the public P E cs.nninernoe.on.ne www.nationaltrust.org.au/nt/

72 Explore The Red Centre ALICE SPRINGS www.exploreoz.com.au ALICE SPRINGS 73 Alice Springs Cup Carnival Desert Smart Eco Fair ALICE SPRINGS 10 April – 02 May 2021 www.alec.org.au/events alicespringsturfclub.org.au/ Rotary Henley on Todd Regatta EVENTS Alice Springs Heritage Festival 21 August 2021 18 April – 19 May 2021 henleyontodd.com.au Keep up to date with times/dates & venues that AS Heritage Festival Link Road Transport Hall of Fame may change at short notice by linking onto the Dark Skies Festival Reunion websites of each event. 06 – 14 May 2021 23 – 29 August 2021 Dark Skies Festival Link Road Transport Hall of Fame Reunion Big Day Out in Harmony 2021 Link You can see any daily changes on our 08 May 2021 NT Writers Festival www.exploretheredcentre.com.au Big Day Out In Harmony Link 26 – 29 August 2021 West Macs Monster Trail Running NT Writers Festival Link Events tab Festival Run Larapinta 2021 21 – 23 May 2021 26 – 29 August 2021 www.westmacsmonster.com.au runlarapinta.rapidascent.com.au APRIL 2021 Alice Springs Heritage Festival Hamilton Downs Youth Camp – Aileron Easter Bush Weekend 18 April – 19 May 2021 SEPTEMBER Alice’s Longest Desert Lunch Red Centre Bird Festival 02 – 04 April 2021 www.nationaltrust.org.au/ahf/nt/ 22 May 2021 www.aileronbushclub.com.au Run Larapinta 02 – 05 September 2021 Alices-Longest-Luncheon Link alicespringsdesertpark.com.au Easter in the Alice – Mountain 2020 (rescheduled ‘2020 event’) Pets on Parade Bike Race 21 – 24 April 2021 Red CentreNATS 30 May 2021 03 – 05 September 2021 03 – 05 April 2021 runlarapinta.rapidascent.com.au Pets on Parade Link www.easterinthealice.com Anzac Day Dawn Service www.redcentrenats.com.au Parrtjima - A Festival in Light 25 April 2021 JUNE Desert Mob Festival Tatts Finke Desert Race desart.com.au/desert-mob/ 09 - 18 April 2021 Wide Open Space Festival www.parrtjimaaustralia.com.au 11 – 14 June 2021 Desert Song Festival 30 April – 02 May 2021 www.finkedesertrace.com.au Alice Springs Cup Carnival wideopenspace.net.au 10 – 19 September 2021 10 April – 02 May 2021 Alice Springs Beanie Festival www.desertsong.com.au alicespringsturfclub.org.au/ MAY 25 – 28 June 2021 Alice Desert Festival 2021 KINCROME SXS Motorsport Wide Open Space Festival beaniefest.org/ desfest.com 30 April – 02 May 2021 Australia Championship - Round #2 JULY wideopenspace.net.au OCTOBER 17 April 2021 Territory Day Celebrations Alice Desert Festival sxs-racing.com 01 July 2021 desfest.com Territory Day Celebrations Link NOVEMBER Alice Springs Show Remembrance Day / Armistice Red Centre 02 – 03 July 2021 www.alice-springs.com.au Day 2021 bird 11 November 2021 Back to the Track 2021 Remembrance Day Link festival 24 July – 15 August 2021 Back to the Track Link DECEMBER Council’s Christmas Carnival 2-5 September 2021 AUGUST 03 December 2021 Back to the Track 2021 Christmas Carnival Night Markets 24 July – 15 August 2021 Red Centre - birding heart of Australia Back to the Track Link MARCH 2022 Harts Range Bush Sports fabALICE Festival Weekend 12 – 14 March 2022 /RedCentreBirdFestival | (08) 8951 8788 31 July – 1 August 2021 www.fabalice.com www.alicespringsdesertpark.com.au www.hartsrangeraces.org.au

Alice Springs Beanie Festival 2021 Visit Alice Springs and experience the thrill of over 7000 handmade beanies, textile workshops, Indigenous art and culture, live entertainment and more! You can even volunteer. Can’t visit Alice Springs? Create your own beanie to be sold during the festival. 2022 11th-13th March Visit our website for beanie and volunteer information Kings, Queens and everyone in-between ... www.beaniefest.org A 3-day drag & cabaret festival in the heart of Australia Araluen Arts Centre to celebrate all things colour! Alice Springs, Northern Territory Follow us on Friday 25 - Monday 28 June www.fabalice.com

74 Explore The Red Centre ALICE SPRINGS EVENTS www.exploreoz.com.au ALICE SPRINGS EVENTS 75 DINING, CAFES & TAKEAWAY The variety and styles you will find the Alice Springs will amaze and delight your taste buds! From fine dining options to tasty takeaways and foods with bush tucker influences, this is not the place you will go hungry for choice. It’s always good to book ahead so you don’t miss out.

STUMPS CAFÉ is a place for coffee, breakfast and lunch. LASSETERS HOTEL CASINO Open 7 days for Breakfast, Lunch and Conveniently located next to The Diplomat Motel in the heart of Dinner Tali is Alice Springs premium fine dining Restaurant with an à Alice Springs, serve seasonal food made from scratch, in a modern, la carte menu featuring modern Australian and French flavours. The comfortable setting away from the heat of the outback. restaurant delivers exceptional flavour with an extensive wine menu UNCLES TAVERN is famous in town for the top quality pub food and and a theatrical open plan kitchen. The iconic Juicy Rump is the perfect the range of live entertainment, it wouldn’t be Alice Springs without destination to take family, friends or join workmates for a great meal Uncles Tavern. First opened in 1929, and thriving today as a mix of from the grill or cold drink. Relax and unwind while taking in the view of locals and travellers set their sights on a cold beer or watching sports. the gorgeous MacDonnell Ranges from either our massive covered deck Uncles is the perfect spot to relax with friends and family. or beer garden. The Goat and Bucket Steak house is a great location for a rendezvous with friends with the best grill menu in town. Lasseters also encompasses Tempo wine and cocktail bar, for an intimate evening with friends, Casbah Café serving café style food for the main gaming area and poolside Splash Café.

ALICE SPRINGS BREWING CO

The only locally brewed ales, awesome food, a great atmosphere and beer adventure from the Centre; what’s 93 Barrett Drive Alice Springs I (08) 8950 7777 I @lassetersau stopping you? Check FB for our latest hours. View menus & book at www.lasseters.com.au A: @Star of Alice, Palm Circuit P: 08 7904 4007 www.alicespringsbrewingco.com.au

MONTES LOUNGE Come and visit the greater shown earth at Monte’s Lounge! à la carte menu featuring This relaxed restaurant and bar serves gastro-pub food modern Australian and paired with awesome beer, wines and cocktails. French flavours. A: 95 Todd Street, Alice Springs P: 08 8952 4336 E: [email protected] www.monteslounge.com.au

76 Explore The Red Centre DINING, CAFES & TAKEAWAY www.exploreoz.com.au DINING, CAFES & TAKEAWAY 77 • Family friendly • Great kids areas inside & out RELAXING ATMOSPHERE • Sports bar with huge screens PICTURESQUE BACKDROP • Keno & TAB facilities WILDLIFE VISITORS • Gaming room • Dining room with varied menu • Breakfast to 11.00am • Lunch 11.00am – 2.00pm • Alfresco dining available • Vegetarian options • Fresh – Light – Asian flavours • Live sport shown on big screens Usual Hours* Wednesday – Sunday 7.00am – 3.00pm • Functions & catering Open: (Orders completed by 2.30pm) Sun–Thurs: 10am–11.30pm 27 Tunks Road in the OLIVE PINK BOTANIC GARDEN 0447 270 949 57 MILNER RD, ALICE SPRINGS Fri–Sat: 10am–2am www.opbg.com.au/bean-tree-cafe/ www.gillenclub.com.au Courtesy Bus: Wed–Sat from 4.30pm www.facebook.com/TheBeantreeCafe FOR BOOKINGS PH: 08 8952 3749 Sun from 2pm *please check the Facebook/website for updated Summer Hours

THE GILLEN CLUB Alice Springs premier club offers a high standard THE BEAN TREE CAFE of customer service in a quality venue. A great Kids Area, Bar & With the soft light in a Botanic Garden, enjoy breakfast or lunch Gaming and known around town for their great meal choices. Bring the options in an enjoyable setting. You may even get to glimpse some family and enjoy a relaxed atmosphere and say hi to a friendly local. local wildlife that hop down from surrounding hills. All meals a fresh, light and lovely, fresh squeezed juices & smoothies and importantly always great coffee!

ALICE PLAZA While you are enjoying shopping in the Alice Plaza, stop and treat yourself with a great variety of tasty food options to chose from. Relax for a coffee and let the kids (up to 7 years old) run off some energy in the Play Area with equipment to keep them entertained while you watch their delight. With fresh food and juices, assorted styles and friendly service you can have a break and take advantage of the free WIFI. OPEN 7 DAYS • FREE WIFI INDOOR PLAYGROUND • FOOD COURT SPECIALTY STORES 2 HOURS FREE PARKING • PARENTS ROOM

Homewares | Fashion | Shoes | Jewellery | Beauty Health Food | Groceries | Pharmacy | Barbershop 36 Todd Mall, Alice Springs | 08 8952 9666 www.aliceplaza.com.au | Find us on Facebook

78 Explore The Red Centre DINING, CAFES & TAKEAWAY www.exploreoz.com.au DINING, CAFES & TAKEAWAY 79 SHOPPING & SERVICES What a better place to get that special gift, unique souvenir or simply stock up your supplies for further exploring. With modern shopping options and services of big city relax and get some pampering, you are on holidays after all!

PIGGLY’S SUPERMARKET ALICE SPRINGS BOTTLESHOP HOURS For convenience without the hustle and bustle, Piggly’s Supermarket There are rules throughout the Northern Territory for buying has all you need to stock up to continue on your travels. For all the takeaway alcohol that apply to locals, tourist and visitors alike. brands you know, there is a good variety for you to make your choice Photo ID will be required in most takeaway outlets to ensure you are from. Offering fresh fruit and veg and a quality range of meats, you not on the Banned Drinkers Register. Hours and Conditions vary for can also enjoy a tasty meal from the takeaway shop, home of the each region. biggest, burger in Alice Springs. Monday – Friday 2pm – 9pm The Bottle Shop has a wide selection of wines, spirits and beers. Saturday and Public Holidays 10am – 9pm This is your one stop shopping spot. (except Xmas Day & Good Friday) Sundays 12 noon – 9pm Only from Hotels with drive through bottle shop and clubs for members only Quantities of the amounts you can purchase, apply. For further information www.nt.gov.au/law/alcohol

DESERT DWELLERS

Specialising in quality camping & 4x4 equipment, Quality Camping & 4x4 Equipment with over 100,000 products in stock! “If we don’t have it, you don’t need it” A: 21 Wilkinson St, Alice Springs P: 08 8953 2240 www.desertdwellers.com.au

LAVISH DAY SPA

Relax with a spa treatment at Alice Springs premium Day Spa. Enjoy a massage or facial, get your legs waxed, eyebrows tinted, mani, pedi or just be pampered, because you deserve it. A: 93 Barrett Drive, Alice Springs P: 08 8950 7716 • E: [email protected] www.lavishatlasseters.com.au

80 Explore The Red Centre SHOPPING & SERVICES www.exploreoz.com.au SHOPPING & SERVICES 81 ART, CULTURE & MUSEUMS You’re in the heart of the Arts in Central Australia, with a good variety of galleries specialising in local and regional pieces and first class museums, housing cultural stories and ancient relics. Enjoy the beauty and the knowledge of these places that engage and delight across all ages.

TODD MALL MARKETS In the heart of the Alice Springs Central Business District, the Todd Mall Markets offer a great range of clothing, jewellery, hats, wellbeing products, local produce and honey, food and so much more! Discover an integral part of Alice Springs and her community. Please make sure you keep up to date with Market Day & Night dates by checking with the website and Facebook page. We will only be following COVID safe practices. Be assured for all dates we go ahead with, these will be made with all precautions that are required. www.toddmallmarkets.com.au

2021 SUNDAY TODD MALL MARKETS CALENDAR MAY 9am to 1pm 2nd, 16th, 30th JUNE 9am to 1pm 13th, 27th JULY 9am to 1pm 4th, 11th 25th AUGUST 9am to 1pm 8th, 22nd SEPTEMBER 9am to 1pm 5th, 19th OCTOBER 9am to 1pm 3rd, 17th, 31st NOVEMBER 9am to 1pm 14th, 28th Tjanpi Desert Weavers DECEMBER 9am to 1pm 12th TJANPI DESERT WEAVERS is a social enterprise of NPY Women’s 2021 NIGHT MARKETS Council which represents over 400 Aboriginal women artists from 26 remote communities. Tjanpi offers spectacular contemporary 13th May fibre art in the form of baskets and sculptures. The social enterprise 10th June enables artists to remain on Country whilst earning an income. 26th August 23rd September 21st October 11th November 3rd Decem­ber (Christ­mas Carnival)

82 Explore The Red Centre SHOPPING & SERVICES www.exploreoz.com.au ART, CULTURE & MUSEUMS 83 Ochre Pitts, West MacDonnell Ranges

WHAT IS ART? Not just paintings! ARALUEN CULTURAL PRECINCT A self-guided walking tour around the precinct provides a fascinating glimpse into the art, culture and heritage of Central Australia, and into some of the local identities that helped develop the region. It is culturally significant to the local Arrernte people. There are seven registered sacred sites and trees of significance on the precinct. NAPWERTE EWANINGA ROCK CARVINGS CONSERVATION RESERVE The six-hectare reserve is 39 kilometres south of Alice Springs and offers visitors a new understanding of an ancient culture as it showcases rock engravings made by the early Arrernte Aboriginal people. The petroglyph site features a range of different symbols or motifs, the meanings of which are sacred. (See page 18) YEPERENYE EMILY AND JESSIE GAPS NATURE PARK In the East MacDonnell Ranges why not pack a picnic, watch the local wildlife or follow a short walking track into both gaps. At Emily Gap you can see a large rock painting depicting the Yeperenye or caterpillar dreaming. (See Page 101) OCHRE PITS Located 110km west of Alice Springs towards West MacDonnells, the Ochre Pits is a colourful outcrop of ochre walls on the banks of a sandy creek. The vivid colours of the mineral ochre pits, mined for generations by the local Aboriginal people, is highly regarded as being one of the best qualities in the country. (see Page 96)

84 Explore The Red Centre ART, CULTURE & MUSEUMS www.exploreoz.com.au ART, CULTURE & MUSEUMS 85 Diverse is an understatement when describing Central Australian EXPLORE Art. From using local grasses to form contemporary styles of art, including baskets, paper and sculptures; to pottery and dot THE ART TRAIL art, there is a unique piece to purchase or simply admire the statement they share. Explore the Art Trail in Central Australia… this is just a start! ARALUEN ARTS CENTRE a 61 Larapinta Dr, Alice Springs v 08 8952 2007 O www.araluenartscentre.nt.gov.au K Alice Springs Town Map Q14 The Araluen Arts Centre is the visual art and performance hub of Central Australia, delivering an annual program of exhibitions, performances, and arthouse cinema. The Araluen Galleries showcase the beginning and continuing development of the contemporary Aboriginal art movement, particularly of Central Australia and the Western Desert Region and significant local contemporary artists in their response to place. YUBU NAPA GALLERY AND STUDIO a 65 Hartley St, Alice Springs v 08 8952 2007 O www.yubunapa.com K Alice Springs CBD Map H20 You are invited to stroll through the galleries of Yubu Napa offering a variety of artworks, gift items for lasting memories, all sourced ethically. You will be delighted at the many different styles offered, something within all budgets and a piece to suit all tastes. Come in and be welcomed by Kirby, the friendly mascot waiting to say hello. TJANPI DESERT WEAVERS a 3 Wilkinson St, Alice Springs v 08 8958 2377 O www.tjanpi.com.au K Alice Springs Town Map M14 TJANPI DESERT WEAVERS is a social enterprise of NPY Women’s Council which represents over 400 Aboriginal women artists from 26 remote communities. Tjanpi offers spectacular contemporary fibre art in the form of baskets and sculptures. The social enterprise enables artists to remain on Country whilst earning an income. OUTBACK ART GALLERY & SHOP a Aileron Roadhouse v 08 8956 9703 130kms North of Alice Springs K North of Alice Springs The Outback Art Gallery, at the base of the giant 17mtr Anmatjere Man sculptor, you’ll discover the grounds around Aileron Roadhouse, highlights many more pieces. Within the gallery Anmatjere artists are the feature, and are offered a comfortable space to continue on with their varied works. Purchase authentic artwork & souvenirs while supporting the local community. *Check the Roadhouse for limited open hours. CURTIN SPRINGS PAPER a Lasseter Hwy v 08 8956 2906 O www.curtinsprings.com K Regional Map Curtin Springs Paper invites the desert to offer up its hardy ingredients, to combine and make something beautiful. Here native grasses are harvested by hand, pulped and pressed to create a distinctive and beautiful souvenir of Central Australia. Unique and special, you can purchase a piece or join a tour to experience the process first hand. A delightful and different art experience.

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Plan a few days and make the most of your stay with adventure, history and culture all mixed into a landscape full of colour and life.

Battery Hill Gold Mining Centre

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These ancient rugged ranges showcase some of the most spectacular landscapes you will never forget.

Ormiston Pound 2Mile, West MacDonnell Ranges

THE MACDONNELL RANGES spine stretches 644 km (400 miles) Parks and Wildlife are making some changes in 2021 to with parallel ridges running from east and west of Alice Springs. camping and walking fees and will be introducing an online Consisting of the 5 highest mountains in the Northern Territory, the booking system. highest is , with an elevation of 1,531 metres (5,023 ft) and Keep up to date and visit… formed over 300–350 million years ago. The range is most famous for www.depws.nt.gov.au/parks-changes the red quartz; but also granite, limestone, sandstone and siltstone. Fossil evidence of marine reptiles has been found, showing the signs These parks are known worldwide for their natural beauty, their of an inland sea from 110 million years ago. While many reptiles died remoteness and for being accessible. You can see a huge variety out, fish and shellfish can be found today. of native plants, birds, reptiles and other animals. Some parks you Telephone network coverage is limited so if you need to stay connected can swim, many you can camp, others you traverse through with ensure you look at satellite phone options. landscapes that are rugged and stunning. With free programmes like Parks Alive you are enriched further with the informative guided walks and talks by a park Ranger. Fact Sheets for all parks are available offering everythingTHE you need to know about RESPECT THE PARK RULES each park, camping facilities,BEAT access and highlights, toHEAT make your time X Camp at designated sites only Stay Cool, Stay Hydrated, Stay Alive! exploring the region complete. www.nt.gov.au/parks X Take all of your rubbish when you go X Leave your pets with friends at home Overheating X Obey the ‘no swimming’ signs F C X Collect your fire wood before entering National Park areas can cause death 120 – – 50 X Light fires only in fireplaces provided THE 110 – – 45 X Use gas BBQs during total fire bans BEAT HEAT – 40 Walking in hot 100 – Stay Cool, Stay Hydrated, Stay Alive! X Don’t use soap or detergent in or near waterways 90 – – 35 weather can result HIGH RISK ZONE – 30 X Look (don’t touch) at cultural items and wildlife 80 – in heat exhaustion, – 25 X Don’t feed native animals Overheating can cause death 70 – – 20 X Be prepared with cash as fees apply to some parks for Walking in hot weather canwhich result may in heat progress 60 – – 15 camping exhaustion, which may progressto a potentially to a fatal 50 – – 10 potentially fatal heatstroke. heatstroke. 40 – ZONE COMFORT WALK – 5 Don’t ignore the early warning signs. If 30 – – 0 you feel unwell, stop. Rest in the shade 20 – – -5 Don’t ignore the early – -10 and drink water. 10 – Territory warning signs. If you 0 – – -15 feel unwell, stop. Parks Alive FREE Rest in the shade and www.nt.gov.au/beattheheat drink water. RANGER GUIDED WALKS & TALKS www.nt.gov.au/parks . (08) 8951 8250 Don’t forget your permit If you may be driving through Aboriginal land while in the Red Centre a permit must be purchased. Contact the Visitor Information Centre for details 1800 645 199 or Central Land Council (08) 8951 6211 or [email protected]

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Ormiston Gorge Ellery Creek Big Hole

Stretching 160 kms west of Alice Springs, TJORITJA/WEST Permits for access through Aboriginal Lands are required if you are traveling through the Mereenie Loop, The Red Centre Way. See: Alice Springs Visitor MACDONNELL NATIONAL PARK offers ancient beauty and Information Centre, Hermannsburg Service Station, Kings Canyon Resort. world-famous walking trails. Discover important refuges for plants A small fee applies. and animals you won’t find anywhere else and relics of tropical forest from a bygone era. Highlights are gorges with surprising waterholes, unexpected land formations and chasms to explore, swim or relax. Uncover more than just the ‘icons’. THE RED CENTRE WAY not only offers a journey of adventure, it allows you to pack in as much, or as little, as you like. Take a one way journey from Alice Springs to Uluru or vice versa, via tour bus/guide, self drive or hire vehicle. Explore further with a ‘loop’ on the Mereenie Road if you have a 4WD, or enjoy a day trip from Alice SpringsPapunya to parts of this adventure drive. Simpsons Gap Standley Chasm Mt Liebig Hale Tjoritja / West MacDonnell W W Haasts Bluff National Park TANAMI (Ikuntji) Mt Sonder Arltunga Hist. Res. Lookout Ormiston ROAD Redbank Gorge SerpentineSerpentine Gorge Gorge Gorge Simpsons Ruby Gap Ochre Standley Police Roma Gorge Pits Ellery Chasm Gap Nature Park ***A PERMIT IS REQUIRED Creek Ellery TO TRAVEL THE Creek Tylers Pass Lookout (closed) NAMATJIRA Big Hole MEREENIE LOOP Glen Helen 91 Big Hole 40 Tnorala (Gosse Bluff) 71 Lodge Ilparpa Conservation Reserve DRIVE River LOOP Todd MEREENIE155 43 85 85 DRIVE LARAPINTA HWY W Police Owen Boggy Springs 90 Palm Valley Hole Watarrka Reserve WallaceWallace Road - Sealed National Park Rockhole Road - Unsealed Finke Gorge Rockhole Kings Canyon National Park Rainbow Valley W Track (4WD) Cons. Res. Red Centre Way Karrke Aboriginal Finke Finke Cultural Tour Illamurta Springs Outback Way 40 Conservation Reserve Explorer’s Way LURITJA HenburyHenbury MeteoritesMeteorites 38 Accomodation 62 Cons. Cons.Reserve Reserve 100 Caravan Park ERNEST GILES ROAD Camping W Picnic Area 0 20 40 km River General Store Lake 67 70 Chamber's Amadeus Pillar Meals

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Mt Connor 75 Lambert Centre (Geographical Centre) ALL DISTANCES ARE FROM ALICE SPRINGS  CAMPING FEES APPLY  ENTRY FEES APPLY Ormiston Gorge Lookout Pathway to Standley Chasm

ALICE SPRINGS DESERT PARK – 8 km  when, in 1997, the Long Tailed Dunart and Central Rock Rat were A visit to Alice Springs Desert Park, with the knowledge gained from this rediscovered in the region. Explore a variety of walking trails and many world-famous facility, will truly enhance your experience throughout your animals, reptiles and birds that inhabit. Even your smart phone can’t time in the Red Centre. help but take some amazing images. Trail Head for sections 9+10 of the SIMPSON GAP – 24 km Larapinta Trail. Drive the sealed road, or cycle along The Simpson Gap Bike Path, to this small region with over 40 rare and relic plants. Watch out for the Black- Footed Rock wallabies, especially at dawn and dusk. Larapinta Trail sections 1+ DAY – JUST ONE OF MANY OPTIONS This can be a great stopover if you are going through to the Mereenie one or two. Loop Rd, to Kings Canyon, all part of The Red Centre Way. Ormiston Gorge to Watarrka/Kings Canyon 220 km – Majority of this road is 4WD high clearance. Caravans are not recommended. STANDLEY CHASM/ANGKERLE ATWATYE – 55 km  This important cultural site offers a walk with well-formed paths, seating GLEN HELEN GORGE – 133 km and interpretive signage along your way and leading to a chasm rich An oasis after a long day’s travel with refreshing swims on offer. A range of in colour, at any time of day. Angkerle Atwatye – ‘the gap of water’ is a walks and drives near the Gorge, take you to lookouts with views towards photographer’s delight with significant geological, botanical and birdlife Mt Sonder or 2 Mile and a 4x4 camping site, along the mighty Finke River. features to get in frame. REDBANK GORGE – 156 km  ELLERY CREEK BIG HOLE – 90 km  The last 5 km of gravel road is an easy start to a 20 min walk along the With outstanding geological highlights, walking trails or a rest on ‘the rocky and sandy riverbank to reach the gorge. The water is very cold due to beach’, it all has rewards. An access path leads you down to a permanent the high rock walls towering above, so a floatation device is recommended. waterhole, a refreshing way to cool off in warmer months. DIY TOURGUIDE’S audio guide will enhance your adventure with commentary triggered by GPS points, as you self-drive through the West MacDonnell Ranges. Learn about the characters of the outback, SERPENTINE GORGE – 102 km  the wildlife, local Aboriginal culture and how the spectacular geological This narrow gap of Heavitree Quartz also offers an easy walk or short, landmarks were carved into the landscape. If you didn’t know that frogs but exhilarating, climb to a lookout above. Basic camping options are and fish live in the desert, you’re about to hear all about it! Available as available to 2WD with another 4WD track to Serpentine Chalet Dam. Not an iPhone or Android app or as an MP3 Download. recommended for Caravans, Buses or Motorhomes. Trail Head for sections 7 & 8 of the Larapinta Trail. AUDIO TRAVEL GUIDE OCHRE PITTS – 112 km This has been a sacred area to Western Arrernte culture for thousands of Take your own tour guide with you in the car! years. Walk along the access path where, from a viewing area, the colours range from gold to crimson with defined lines between. This is considered West Macdonnell Ranges some of the best ochre with a silky touch, vivid colour and slight sheen. Please do not touch or remove any ochre. Hear fascinating stories of history, Aboriginal culture, plants and animals, geology, and the best places to stop. ORMISTON GORGE – 131 km  Available as a GPS triggered app on iPhone and Android, or as an MP3 download. A stunning place with a waterhole, caravan & camping sites, visitor interpretive centre and kiosk. Confirmed as an important fauna refuge www.diytourguide.com.au I 0417 22 22 11

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Larapinta Trail – Section 4 marker 1+ DAY – WATARRKA / KINGS CANYON TO TYLERS PASS – 177 km ULURU NATIONAL PARK – 300 km  A must stop lookout to admire the 360 degree views including Tnorala Following the to the Lasseter Highway, and don’t be fooled / Gosse Bluff. Another photo you just have to share! by Mt Connor, often mistaken for Uluru. The view at the salt plains of TNORALA / GOSSE BLUFF CONSERVATION RESERVE – 177 km Lake Amadeus are an unexpected treat. Curtin Springs is another well Day access only to 4WD vehicles for the last 10kms. This huge crater worth stop. (See page 16-26) was formed by a comet over 130 million years ago. This is a culturally 2+ DAYS – ULURU KATA TJUTA NATIONAL PARK  significant site for the Western Arrernte people. Tnorala, according to You’ve made it! Make sure your first night you get to one of the viewing local belief, was formed in the creation time when a group of women platforms throughout the resort town and witness a long awaited danced across the Milky Way, and a baby in a wooden basket fell to sunset on a rock that can change from brown to red to purple on any earth and made the circular range. The baby’s parents, the evening given dusk. and morning stars, are said to still be searching for their baby. On your first day, a visit to the Cultural Centre at the base of Uluru When you reach the intersection of Larapinta Drive and Namatjira is always the best place to start your experience of a lifetime. Enjoy Drive you can either turn left on the sealed road to Ntaria walking paths around both Uluru & Kata Tjuta and so much more, see Hermannsburg 70kms / Palm Valley / Alice Springs 196 km or turn our complete section on the region. (See Page 18-26) right to Watarrka / Kings Canyon 190 km via the Mereenie Loop Rd, The Red Centre Way. PLEASE NOTE: THE LARAPINTA TRAIL  The Mereenie Loop Road is a 4WD high clearance vehicle dirt road. Caravans are not recommended. This will be an experience you will never forget. Marvel at the Check current road conditions on 1800 246 199. breathtaking views as you traverse over the spine of the MacDonnell Ranges, with 12 individual sections in varying grades, something to suit most fitness levels. Ranked as one of the planet’s top 20 treks, The NTARIA / HERMANNSBURG – 247 km Larapinta Trail links with other walking tracks, with the whole trail over (Direct from Alice Springs 127 km on Larapinta Drive) is home to the 230 km (143m) long, beginning at the Alice Springs Telegraph Station and late Albert Namatjira, famous for his watercolours of the region, and the western end of the trail finishes at the highest point at . the Historic Precinct which recently had major renovations. (See page No matter if you do a day trip, or two, or the complete trail, this is an 100). exciting adventure with a photograph worth taking around every turn. 1+ DAY – PALM VALLEY  Careful planning is essential to ensure you are prepared for this epic Accessed either before or after your visit to Hermannsburg, 18 km trek. Tours and assistance with food drop offs are available with maps away by high clearance 4WD only. Tours are available if your vehicle is and Park information available at the Visitor Information centre. not suitable. While all Trailheads have a water supply research on how much water to Inside the Finke Gorge National Park follow one of the oldest trek with daily for each section. Some have free gas barbecues, others waterways in the world that has carved its way for more than 100 you need to bring correct change for camping fees so ensure you are million years, through the James Ranges. The towering Red Cabbage well prepared for your one or two day walks. You can enjoy magnificent Palms, Central Australia’s only native palms, reminders of Jurassic night skies and camp under the stars along the way, arrange supplies to times. The views from the look outs in the Park at sunset, light up be dropped off to you, or you trek with all your own supplies. the chocolate coloured sandstone ranges, constantly changing to Maps and Park information can be picked up from the Visitor assorted shades of ochre. Mornings can be fresh and quiet and a Information Centre, or contact an experienced tour operator for further wonderful way to start your day. information.

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Mount Sonder Corroboree Rock

THE STORY OF THE HERMANNSBURG Never underestimate the beauty or cultural significance of the lesser HISTORIC PRECINCT known East MacDonnell Ranges, for your next adventure. These Established in 1877 and situated 130 kms west of Alice Springs, stunning rock formations, river beds, valleys and the rugged ranges Lutheran missionaries from Hermannsburg, Germany, set up the Finke that dominate your travels east, will glow a different colour and offer River Mission on the northern bank of the Finke River. The two very a different pace. diverse cultures came together sharing hardship, faith and courage THE BINNS TRACK over time and forged a unique relationship still strong today. The complete journey starts at the South Australia border and The missionaries in Hermannsburg or Ntaria saw from the start, the importance of learning and recording the written form of the Western has you winding through remote national parks, amazing camping Aranda language. Education was shared in both English and Aranda, opportunities and fascinating outback towns. Covering a total track with their Christian message at the centre of their philosophy. length of 2230kms, this is an adventure journey you will never forget. 1982 saw the return of land title to the Aranda people. This followed a Named after Bill Binns, a dedicated NT Parks & Wildlife ranger for period of neglect to all the buildings, some dating back as far as 1882 over 32 years, it was created to allow tourists to explore regions of until 2006. Then local Aranda leader, Kasper Gus Ntjalka Williams the NT not often visited and offering 4WD adventure. helped lead them to having the site declared a National Heritage Place. This has assisted in securing both Northern Territory and Australian Government funding to assist with infrastructure improvements and ALICE SPRINGS TO YEPERENYE EMILY GAP – 15 km upgrades to signage and story-telling. This is your first stop to walk amongst a sacred area to the local traditional people and offers large rock paintings and engravings HISTORIC FACT depicting the caterpillar dreaming of Mparntwe (Alice Springs). In the ‘Curio Shop’ in Hermannsburg in 1961 you could buy 1 pair Adult size Moccasins for between 15 and 20 shillings JESSIE GAP TO CORROBBOREE ROCK – 26 km Formed over 800 million years ago by salt lakes. This dolomite ALBERT NAMATJIRA structure is a sacred men’s site, important to the local indigenous Born in 1902 as Elea Namatjira, today. this Western Arrernte speaking man became the most famous Indigenous Australian of his generation and showed a keen interest in painting in his early years. Namatjira met a well known local artist Rex Battarbee and at the age of 32 began being tutored by Rex. Namatjira then began to paint seriously in a style more Western art influenced, using water colour paintings of the outback and a great contrast to the symbols and abstract designs of more traditional art forms. As the first Aboriginal to be exhibited commercially and internationally, Alberts work became widely acclaimed. Artists in Hermannsburg continue to paint with watercolours in Albert Namatjira’s style. Emily Gap

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CORROBBOREE ROCK TO TREPHINA GORGE ROSS RIVER HOMESTEAD – 83 km from Alice Springs NATURE PARK – 30 km Offering accommodation, camping, meals and more, this is a Home of the largest ghost gum (Corymbia aparrerinja) in Australia, picturesque place to spend a day or more. this park offers a variety of short and experienced walks. With birds and other wildlife frequent visitors, sheer quartzite cliffs and River ARLTUNGA HISTORIC RESERVE Red Gum lined watercourses, this is a wonderful photo opportunity. Turn off from (5 km after Trephina Gorge T/O – 75 km from Alice Springs). Follow the gravel road 33 km to The Visitor Centre. Get all the information from the interpretive boards. This N’DALA GORGE NATURE PARK offers an insight to the history of the first settlement in Central Back on the Ross Highway, pass the Arltunga Rd 5 km and through Australia. With a ‘rush on’ for what was first thought were rubies, Ross River Resort. Head through on the Ringwood Rd and into the garnets and then later gold, this was the reason Arltunga had nearly park. Known as a cultural treasure, this park boasts 6,000 individual 300 people, well before Stuart, now Alice Springs, was established. petroglyphs, or rock carvings. This is a must for any art lover! Old buildings have been preserved in the region and are well worth Accessible by 4WD vehicle only. the visit or camp. *No Fossicking Allowed.

RUBY GAP NATURE PARK – 40 km from Arltunga You will need a full day minimum, to visit this remote and rugged terrain, that is not to be underestimated. Enjoy bush camping and experienced walkers will be rewarded after a 2 km walk to Glen Annie Gorge. Travelling on, you can enjoy the hospitality of Hale River Homestead with historic sites, birdwatching walks and more. Or you can take part of the Binns Track further north to Gemtree, for a stopover and a fossick on the .

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Heading north from Alice Springs on the Stuarts Highway, part of the Explorers Way, take you time and experience many of the historic and natural wonders.

Tropic of Capricorn

ALICE SPRINGS – NORTH TO: TROPIC OF CAPRICORN – 34 km – A locally designed monument dividing the tropics from the Southern Temperate Zone. ARLTUNGA HISTORICAL RESERVE – Turn off on right 50 km -

WARBURTON MEMORIAL – 60 km – In 1873 Peter Egerton- Native Gap Warburton and his party, set out for the unknown across the Great Sandy Desert. AILERON ROADHOUSE & CARAVAN PARK - 134 km north of PLENTY HIGHWAY – Turn off – Stop into Gemtree (140 km sealed Alice Springs at the turnoff drop in and stay at one of the cleanest road) and along the Binns Track & Outback Way. Roadhouses along the Stuart Hwy and enjoy great pub meals, a walk to view ‘The Big Man’ on the Hill and have a look at the great artworks, Cattle cross this highway at many points due to unfenced or open section all sourced locally. Motel rooms and a caravan park make for a so enjoy to outback roads at a comfortable pace so it’s safe for all. relaxing stay and ask about local attractions while basing yourself at Aileron Roadhouse. CONNORS WELL – 97 km – First dug during the 1880’s to supply Overland Telegraph Line workers and drovers with water. NATIVE GAP CONSERVATION RESERVE – 115 km – This rocky sandstone outcrop contains a variety of native species, including Native Fig, Ironwood, Cyprus Pine and more. Black footed Rock Wallabies and Euros may be seen here, especially around dusk. The Aboriginal name for the place is Arulta Atwarte (pronounced ar-all-ta art-wa-cha) which means ‘back of the shoulder – gap’ as the ridge of Stay & Explore the Hann Range appears when seen from the south. • Caravan Park • Sunday Roasts • Motel • The famous • Backpackers ‘Anmatjere Man’ RYAN’S WELL HISTORICAL RESERVE - 126 km – Dug in 1889, the • Wildlife (17 metre statue) shaft of the well was sunk to 24 metres (79 feet). This was fitted with • Scenic Walks 2 x 45 litre (12 gallon) buckets that supplied over 7,700 litres • Art Gallery GLEN MAGGIE HOMESTEAD – 126 km – Across the road from Ryan’s well, in 1914 the Nicker family set up a mulga and clay dwelling and extended their home with a main bedroom & living area in 1918.

WATCH FOR WEDGETAIL EAGLES! Slow down if you see a Wedge Tailed Eagle feeding on the side of the road. With huge wingspans of up to 3 metres they can be slow to take flight. These big birds of prey are easily injured and Ph 08 8956 9703 can do extensive damage to a vehicle. 132kms North of Alice Springs Slow down and be aware. Stuart Highway, Northern Territory

106 Explore The Red Centre NORTH OF ALICE SPRINGS www.exploreoz.com.au NORTH OF ALICE SPRINGS 107 TI TREE DRIVING TIP: MAINTAIN A GAP ANMATJERE is the name given to Ti Tree and its’ surrounding On sealed roads always maintain at least a 2-3 communities and smaller outstations. Located 194km north of Alice second gap between each vehicle. On dirt roads Springs travelling past the and Plenty Highways, offering and tracks you need a lot more, as stopping spectacular landscapes and memories of historic events. The town distances are greatly increased. It makes no hosts a school for the local population of approximately 550 people. sense to drive in someone’s dust cloud! There are three major Aboriginal languages spoken in the Central In the heart of Anmatjere country offers Desert region, they are Warlpiri, Anmatjere and Eastern Arrernte. TI-TREE ROADHOUSE Motel & Caravan Park accommodation, fresh fast food, fuel, and English is commonly spoken as a third or fourth language. This super friendly staff. Located on Stuart Hwy 200kms north of Alice culturally strong and linguistically diverse region highlights the Springs and approx. 315 kms south of Tennant Creek the is a great importance of maintaining strong connections to country, and healthy stop over to relax and have and is open 7 days a week. Break your family relationships. Whilst each language is different, nearly all drive up and enjoy a night in the Licensed Bar with counter meals Aboriginal people living in the region can understand each other and available most days. are usually fluent in several languages.

GREAT GRAPE GROWING The early 1970’s saw Ian Dahlenburg’s vision of Ti Tree farm – originally 1 square mile of densely covered mulga scrub begin to take shape. Table grapes, rockmelons, watermelons, zucchini, figs, peaches, nectarines, asparagus and a variety of citrus all do well. A Monument at Central Mt Stuart commemorates this great farming pioneer. Ti•Tree Roadhouse Come and visit the Ti-Tree Roadhouse, we will provide you with accommodation, food and super friendly staff. HOW MANY We are located on Stuart Hwy in the Northern Territory INDIGENOUS and open 7 days a week. LANGUAGES? • Roadhouse • Caravan Park • Bar & Restaurant In Australia there are more • Food on the go • Motel Rooms • Fuel than 250 Indgenous languages (08) 8956 9741 including 800 dialects, each being specific to particular people in a particular area. Arnhem Land has many different languages spoken over a small area. In the huge Western Desert different dialects /titreeroadhousent [email protected] of one language are spoken.

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Sylvester HWY RAILWAY Rockhampton BARROW CREEK TELEGRAPH STATION - 282 km north of Alice Downs 130 75 Springs. This important station was one of 12 repeater stations Lake De Burgh between Adelaide and Port Darwin. The site was chosen due to the good BARKLY Threeways Roadhouse 186 Alroy prospects of sinking a well for more permanent water. Barrow Creek HWY Downs was named in 1860 by John McDouall Stuart, on his first return journey 25 south to north, one of 3 attempts across of Australia. Barkly Roadhouse Police IYTWELEPENTY / DAVENPORT RANGES NATIONAL PARK 4WD ACCESS ONLY 85 The National Park overlays a rich living cultural landscape of the HWY 125 TO AVON DOWNS: 245km TO : 270km Alyawarr, Wakaya, Kaytete and Warumungu traditional owners. 460km TO MT ISA: Experience the quiet beauty of this park, with access via high clearance Kurundi Epenarra Station Station 68 4WD only. Karlu Karlu - Devils Marbles27 Wutunugurra 50 Old Police 45 Explore this out of the way network of permanent waterholes, and Station Iytwelepenty Road - Sealed Waterhole Road - Unsealed beautiful outback landscapes, on some of the best four-wheel drive Devils Marbles Hotel 18 Whistleduck - Davenport Track (4WD) tracks in the NT. These tracks criss-cross the 1120 square kilometre Wycliffe Well Creek Ranges Binns Track Ali 80 Explorer’s Way park, including a challenging 17-kilometre Frew River loop track to the Curung National Park Imangara Accomodation Old Police Station Waterhole. Stay in the camp sites at the Old Police 28 Elkedra Station 75 Caravan Park Station Waterhole or at Whistleduck Creek. Wood BBQs and swimming 44 Camping are options or just soak up the serenity. 100 Discover European heritage sites from early pastoral and mining days. W General Store Barrow Creek This is an ecologically significant & diverse area and can include the Ampilatwatja Meals blackfooted rock wallaby, emu and the Australian Bustard, an unusual Atnwengerrpe Fuel ground bird called a ‘bush turkey’ by Aboriginal people. Hundreds 91 Atheley SANDOVERAmmaroo HWY Police of waterbirds flock here to the sheltered gorges and permanent TO AILERON: 60km Station Police Police TO ALICE SPRINGS: Irrultja Medical Facility waterholes that are also full of several species of fish. Fees apply. 200km Arlparra

Grey Fronted Pictorella Painted Waterhole at Whistleduck Creek Honeyeater Mannikin Finch

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Battery Hill Gold Mining Centre Karlu Karlu / Devils Marbles Conservation Reserve

Parks and Wildlife are making some changes in 2021 to 5 DAY SUGGESTED ITINERARY camping and walking fees and will be introducing an online booking system. DAY 1 � Visitor Information Centre / Battery Hill Mining Centre Keep up to date and visit… 3 Museums – Self guided nature walks – Static Machinery displays www.depws.nt.gov.au/parks-changes DAY 2 � Tennant Creek Telegraph Station Historical Reserve - Information KARLU KARLU/DEVILS MARBLES Sheet & deposit for key @ Visitor Centre CONSERVATION RESERVE � Kundjarra / The Pebbles – Aboriginal Womens Dreaming North of Alice Springs 408 km (95 km south of Tennant Creek) For the Warumungu, Kaytetye, Alyawarr and Warlpiri people, this is a DAY 3 �  traditional country and a living culture. Nyinkka Nyunyu Art & Culture Centre – Museum and Exhibitions, Retail Gallery, Cafe Formed over a million years these magnificent granite boulders are � Take a self guided tour: Anzac Hill Lookout, Jurnkurrakur Mural, precariously balanced on each other and are changing, continuing Peko Park, Catholic Church, Celebrity handprints to still crack. Some are up to 6 metres high. Literally translated, DAY 4 Karlu Karlu is ‘round boulders’ and these ‘marbles’ scatter across the � Lake Mary Ann - Picnic area & tables/chairs, shady areas/ shallow and wide reserve. playground, swim/Kayak/water fun, abundant birdlife Walking tracks are provided with interpretive boards, sharing the � Cycle Path & Walks in Honeymoon Ranges Dreamtime stories of how these boulders were formed and will DAY 5 enhance your understanding of this unique culturally rich place. � Karlu Karlu / Devils Marbles – Day trip from Tennant Creek Offering refuge to a variety of birds, reptiles and insects, you will also Walks & photographers delight - Sunrise / Sunset find attached to the underside of overhanging boulders, clusters of bottle-shaped mud nests of Fairy Martins. Flocks of birds, including Painted and Zebra Finches can frequent, and the small Black-headed Goanna may be spotted in the crevices. Allowed in designated areas, camping is a treat with sunset and sunrise a special time to capture an amazing array of colours, with a full moon rising a photographic delight. Fees apply. Karlu Karlu / Devils Marbles Conservation Reserve

L XP RE• Black-headed Goanna ••E • TENNANT CREEK VISITOR GUIDE check our Facebook page for the latest info, events and more www.exploretennantcreek.com.au

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For the genuine outback Australian town, explore Tennant Creek and SHOPPING – A great variety of all your grocery needs are all the Barkly Region. You will be surprised how much you can explore, temporarily housed next to the BP, end of town. A brand new discover and relax. The gold mining heritage seen throughout the supermarket is under construction however you can still stock up region offers many sites of interest. while you are in town. The local Butcher offers a great range, and you The Visitor Information Centre is always the best ‘go to first’, to will find all you need usually on the main street. Or ask a local, most get all the up-to-date news. Ask the friendly, local staff what all find them a very friendly lot. the secrets are to discover, you will be in good hands. The vast BOTTLESHOP HOURS – There are rules throughout the Northern cattle stations and historic stock routes showcase the pioneering Territory for buying takeaway alcohol that apply to locals, tourist and contributions from the past. Ringers, station owners and huge cattle visitors alike. Photo ID will be required in most takeaway outlets to road trains are all part of the fabric of the Barkly region. ensure you are not on the Banned Drinkers Register. With a connection spanning tens of thousands of years, this region Bottle Shop hours are Monday – Saturday 4pm – 7pm is rich with ancient culture. Custodians of Tennant Creek are the Warumungu people who offer a rich, yet tough history of fighting for Quantities of the amounts you can purchase, apply. their land rights. Throughout the town you will see murals and local For further information https://nt.gov.au/law/alcohol language a prominent feature. Galleries throughout the town offer assorted works. EVENTS & CLUBS ABC Races Brunette Down NT – 24th to 27th June 2021 NYINKKA NYUNYU ART & CULTURE CENTRE & CAFÉ Tennant Creek and District Show – 8th July 2021 Pronounced ny-ink-a ny-oo ny-oo, This is a fascinating art centre/ Tennant Creek Speedway gallery and culture museum. Immerse yourself in local Warumungu Tennant Creek Turf Club culture, history and land. The precinct includes the sacred site of the Nyinkka (spiky tailed goanna), arid-zone gardens with local bush Base yourself at TENNANT CREEK CARAVAN PARK for a few days tucker and bush medicine plants. The museum shares the uses of to discover the best of the Barkly region. With great travel advise, the these plants and a selection of dioramas handcrafted by local artists friendly staff are always on hand to offer local knowledge to ensure to reflect their rich and diverse history. you can make the most of your time. Pet friendly and drive through A few words below show the way to speak a few words, so give it a sites for easy parking, stop, enjoy, recharge so you can enjoy the try in Warumungu. fascinating history of the region.

Warumungu Words

WHAT THEY MEAN WARUMUNGU WORD TRY TO SAY THE WORDS! Not all words can be easily translated into an English meaning Karlu Karlu also known Gull-oo-Gull-oo Karlu Karlu as Devils Marbles Warumungu Warra-moong-oo Local nation for the area Karmente Gummen-da Goodbye Creation time, law, Tjukurpa chook-orr-pa way of life, story Nappa Nar-pa Water

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BATTERY HILL MINING CENTRE & VISITOR TENNANT CREEK - KUNJARRA/THE PEBBLES – 11 km + 6 km INFORMATION CENTRE unsealed – high clearance vehicle recommended Tennant Creek’s unique gold mining history started with a gold rush Kunjarra / The Pebbles is an Aboriginal women’s sacred site and this in the 1930’s. Wander through 3 very different exhibits that offer an outcrop of granite boulders is considered the mini Karlu Karlu / Devils interest for all, ranging from minerals to exhibits and proud ANZAC Marbles. With shaded areas, this is a pleasant rest stop however history. current upgrade of facilities may restrict access to bush toilets. (no This is the best ‘first stop’ with the Visitor Information Centre based overnight camping is permitted) there for, all the extra information or bookings you need. Heading further along the Stuart Highway/Explorers Way north of Tennant Creek, discover more options to explore a mix of our natural & historic fascinating attractions. BIKE/WALKING PATH – 5 km one-way. Starting at the north end of town, meander a well-maintained and picturesque path that takes you to Tingkkarli / Lake Mary Ann. TINGKKARLI/LAKE MARY ANN – 5 km north – Through the Honeymoon Ranges, you will find this shady, cool oasis. Large enough for swimming, canoeing & paddle boarding, this peaceful place is surrounded by landscaped grassy areas and natural bushland. An ideal spot for a picnic and with a brand new playground and catering to those with disabilities, the whole family can enjoy a relaxing time with the convenience of bbqs, shelters and toilets. Kunjarra / The Pebbles TENNANT CREEK TELEGRAPH STATION HISTORICAL RESERVE – 10 km north (*See Visitor Information Centre for key access and Self- guided walk) AUTOPRO TENNANT CREEK is your stop to stock up on any of auto needs. Friendly experienced service a huge range on hand, all to help The first buildings were temporary, made of bush timber in 1872 when ensure your trip isn’t let down by your vehicle. the Overland Telegraph Line was completed. In 1875 a permanent building was made from local quarried stone. The Self-Guided walk is a wonderful insight into the lives of early pioneers and their historic hardships.

BIRD SPOTTING The Barkly region is a Bird Photographer and Twitchers delight, “STOP IN AND CHAT WITH OUR FRIENDLY STAFF!” with some of the more hard to Paterson Street, Tennant Creek NT 0861 observe and photograph species P: (08) 8962 2066 that can frequent the region. The E: [email protected] Dusky Grasswren can be spotted on SENIORS DISCOUNT WELCOME hillsides in old spinifex, close to the town of Tennant Creek. OPEN: Mon - Fri 8am - 5pm & Sat 8.30am - 12pm

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ROAD TRIP – DRIVE TIPS Heading from west to east, starting in Laverton, • The Northern Territory (NT) has vast stretches of variable speed Western Australia to Winton, via the and surfaced roads. The speed limit in the NT is 110 km per hour on Northern Territory’s Red Centre and travels along a open roads unless otherwise signposted. well-worn track through the heart of Australia. Covering around • Reduce to a safe slower speed on unsealed roads. 2,700km, The Outback Way is Australia’s version of Route 66, the great Australian road trip, one you can unearth the magic of an • Do not drive on 4WD tracks with a 2WD vehicle. outback journey like never before. The colours will constantly change, • If you are not accustomed to driving long distances or in extreme from beautiful to amazing, as only the Australian outback can offer. heat, driver’s fatigue can occur, so stop and rest frequently at Collect memories with every kilometre and take your time to savour regular rest stops available. the unique architecture of every mountain range, marvel at nature’s • Many national roads travel through national parks and stations. diversity where you get to awaken your senses. Avoid driving at dusk or dawn or even at night as stock/wildlife You can zig-zag the nation along the trail or do shorter, invigorating may cross the roads. Do not swerve suddenly and safely reduce trips. Immerse yourself in Indigenous culture and explore the Art Trail, your speed. hear the whisper of the desert oaks. Be amazed at the pioneering • Note that different school zone times apply in the NT. stamina all along the way, join in the country spirit of an outback • Don’t drive in convoys especially if you are towing a caravan. Allow festival and dance with the dinosaurs in Winton. Fossick for gems at at least 200m between vehicles, especially to allow road trains to THE GEMTREE, make paper out of spinifex at CURTIN SPRINGS overtake safely. STATION, watch a weather balloon launch in Warakuna. At each of your stops along the way you will be richer for learning a little more • Ensure your vehicle’s windscreens, mirrors and windows are clean about this amazing country we share. and unobstructed. Laverton - Tjukayirla Roadhouse 306 km 5 hours 11 mins • Ensure vehicle is fuelled up due to long distances between Tjukayirla Roadhouse – Warburton 247 km 3 hours 15 mins roadhouses and tyre pressures checked. Warburton – Warakurna 228 km 2 hours 52 mins • Ensure pets are correctly restrained by using a secured carry box Warakurna – Yulara 333 km 3 hours 52 mins or a pet seatbelt. Yulara - Curtin Springs 82.5 km 48 mins • Plan activities to keep your children content. Curtin Springs - Stuart’s Well 269 km 2 hours 36 mins • Road conditions can change quickly, particularly in the Wet Season Stuart’s Well - Alice Springs 92.1 km 1 hour Alice Springs – Gemtree 138 km 1 hour 25 mins during October to May. Gemtree - Jervois Station 208 km 2 hours 4 mins • Check on a map where you are going before you depart as mobile Jervois Station – Tobermorey 219 km 2 hours 19 mins phone coverage is limited. Plan your route and regardless of how Tobermorey – Boulia 251 km 2 hours 53 mins experienced you are, let responsible people know which routes Boulia – Winton 364 km 4 hours 3 mins you plan to travel and your approximate departure/arrival and day/ times. Drive times are approximate and do not allow for stops. Road conditions may change due to weather and could delay times. Check for other stop in between BEFORE YOU DEPART: these distances at https://outbackway.org.au/plan-your-trip/ • Check your vehicle is safe and roadworthy Geocache along The Outback Way • Don’t drive tired, plan for road rest stops every two hours. Find treasures with 35 cache’s hidden along • Check road conditions and weather reports the way. Keep the kids interested and excited about what is yet to come. Register online at Check road conditions within NT parks – 4WD and 2WD tracks: https://outbackway.org.au/shop/ *fee applies https://roadreport.nt.gov.au/home

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ADVERISER NAME ADVERISER NAME Page No. Page Alice Springs Town Alice Springs CBD South of the Gap Town Pedy Cooper Tennant Creek Town Page No. Page Alice Springs Town Alice Springs CBD South of the Gap Town Pedy Cooper Tennant Creek Town Advert ID No. Advert ID No. Aileron Roadhouse 87, 107 1 08 8956 9703 P & V Panel Works 89 32 L13 Alice Plaza Shopping Centre 78, 81 2 H13 G10 Pigglys Supermarket 80 33 M20 Alice Springs Desert Park 43 3 U15 Pyndan Camel Tracks 41 34 U36 Alice Springs Reptile Centre 44 4 J15 M26 Red Central Towing & Recovery 90 31 N4 Araluen Arts Centre 84,87 5 Q14 RFDS Alice Springs Tourist Facility 48 35 J15 K28 Alice Springs Beanie Festival 74 6 Q14 Sandrifter Safaris 40 21 N25 J31 Alice Springs Tourist Park 54 50 P13 Stuarts Well Roadhouse 28 36 Alice Springs Brewing Co 76 7 N25 J31 Swagman’s Rest Apartments 52 37 L19 Alice Springs School of the Air 46 8 N6 Tali Restaurant 77 27 J20 Autofit 88 90 9 K11 Tennant Creek Caravan Park 115 38 Q8 Autopro Tennant Creek 119 10 Q12 Territory Towing & Transport 89 39 N10 Big 4 MacDonnell Range Tourist Park 56 11 M25 H31 Territory Wrecking 89 40 K11 Bosch Service Centre 89 13 L13 The Bean Tree Café 79 41 G15 Centre Trailer Sales 90 14 M10 Ti Tree Roadhouse 109 42 08 8956 9741 Curtin Springs Wayside Inn 16, 17, 87 16 www.curtinsprings.com Tjanpi Desert Weavers 83, 87 43 M14 Desert Dwellers 3, 80 17 M14 Tourist Radio 32 44 E12 H37 Desert Palms Alice Springs 53 18 J18 Uluru Audio Guide 19 45 www.uluruaudioguide.com.au Diplomat Motel 50 49 H14 H20 Uluru Segways 21 45 www.ulurusegwaytours.com.au DIY Tour Guide 25, 97 19 www.diytourguide.com.au Umoona Opal Mine & Museum 124 46 L5 G'day Mate Tourist Park 55 21 N25 J31 WB Mobile Windscreen Hospital 88 47 M13 Gemtree Caravan Park 104 22 www.gemtree.com.au Women's Museum of Australia 45 48 K15 N28 Gillen Club 78 23 N17 Yubu Napa Art Gallery & Gift Shop 85, 87 49 J14 H20 Hertz 88 24 C44 Visitor Information Centre Alice Springs 33 I H13 Hi Oscar Rideshare 34 25 Download the App Visitor Information Centre Tennant Creek 116 J13 Juicy Rump 77 26 J20 Lasseter’s Hotel Casino 51 26 J20 DISTANCE Lavish Day Spa 80 26 J20 GRID Measured in kilometers Monte's Lounge 76 27 H15 E22

ADELAIDE Approximate distances only Mulgas Adventure Tours 28 P12 25 RIVER ADELAIDE 2911 ADELAIDE RIVER

National Road Transport Hall of Fame 47 29 J39 ALICE SPRINGS 1384 1531 ALICE SPRINGS

Old Ghan Museum 47 29 J39 HOMESTEAD BARKLY 719 1038 2249 BARKLY HOMESTEAD

Old Timers Mine 14 30 K7 CREEK BARROW 456 286 1098 1833 BARROW CREEK

BROOME 2451 2432 2737 1759 4266 BROOME Outback Mechanical NT 91 31 N4

DALY WATERS DALY 1829 627 605 914 476 2443 DALY WATERS

LEGEND DARWIN 589 1872 1211 1190 1497 113 3027 DARWIN

Accommodation Events DUNMARRA 631 48 1872 580 556 866 518 2396 DUNMARRA

Attractions, Tours, Adventures Shopping, Services ELLIOTT 104 736 152 1976 475 456 762 623 2292 ELLIOTT

ERLDUNDA 961 1065 1696 1113 2937 491 919 200 1584 1331 ERLDUNDA Arts & Culture Auto, Vehicles

JABIRU 1683 722 618 255 576 1858 1198 1138 1484 299 3014 JABIRU Dining, Bars & Cafes KATHERINE 303 1380 420 315 316 273 1556 895 875 1181 203 2711 KATHERINE

KULGERA 1467 1770 87 1047 1152 1783 1199 3023 572 1005 286 1670 1268 KULGERA

LARRIMAH 1285 182 485 1198 237 133 498 90 1739 712 653 999 385 2529 LARRIMAH

MATARANKA 76 1361 106 409 1274 313 209 422 167 1663 768 729 1075 309 2605 MATARANKA

PINE CREEKPINE 197 273 1557 91 213 1471 510 406 226 363 1646 985 965 1271 113 2801 PINE CREEK

RENNER SPRINGS 602 405 329 955 512 814 869 92 196 828 244 2068 383 371 678 704 2199 RENNER SPRINGS

TENNANT CREEK TENNANT 161 763 566 490 794 673 975 708 253 358 989 405 1801 222 211 508 876 2038 TENNANT CREEK

THREEWAYS 25 137 739 542 466 818 649 951 732 229 333 964 381 2205 246 219 533 852 2063 THREEWAYS

TIMBER CREEK TIMBER 935 959 798 376 392 468 1753 286 588 1666 706 601 601 559 1270 1181 1159 1467 489 1997 TIMBER CREEK

TI TREE TI 1273 339 314 476 1077 881 805 480 987 1290 393 568 672 1303 719 2543 93 566 194 1190 1724 TI TREE

WAUCHOPE 203 1069 143 111 281 874 679 603 673 784 1086 573 366 466 1100 515 2342 88 363 397 985 1925 WAUCHOPE

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