Stunning ranges, spectacular gum trees and refreshing waterholes - this is Alice Springs.

Fly, drive or take the train, and enjoy a few days taking in everything there is to see and do in Alice Springs as well as the stunning scenery of the Western and Eastern MacDonnell Ranges.

Alice Springs is a thriving, spirited outback centre - as famous for the personality of its locals as the natural wonders that surround it.

The history and heritage of Alice Springs overflow with a rich cast of characters - in the late 1800's and early 1900s only the most intrepid pioneers braved its rugged environment. From Afghan cameleers to flying doctors, today it is possible to pay homage to their legacy at various historic sites around the town

Alice Springs is surrounded by a red sand sea the size of Europe. The Simpson Desert stretches south from Alice towards the South Australian border and the Tanami Track goes for over 1000km to the north-west and into Western Australia. Hidden in all that remoteness are some of nature's most fascinating treasures