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Alice Springs - The best-known town in Outback Australia, Alice Springs is really the only town of any size for hundreds of miles in any direction. This lends ‘The Alice’ a lively energy far greater than its population would otherwise sustain, even in summer when the mercury hovers around the 100F mark. Winter’s the perfect time to visit, thanks to the near perfect dry, desert climate.

Morning Ballooning from Alice Springs
Duration - 30/60 mins
Your adventure begins with your balloon being inflated, just as the sun lights-up the rugged MacDonnell Ranges. While floating gently overhead you will
appreciate the vast remoteness and scenery of the Outback. As you cross the spinifex grasses and cattle stations, keep a look out for native wildlife particularly big red kangaroos.

Alice Springs town tour
Duration - 4 hrs
Take in the panoramic views from Anzac Hill before visiting the Royal Flying Doctor Base.At the School of the Air, you'll see how children living in remote areas receive their lessons. Next, it’s on to the Old Telegraph Station, to trace the roots of the area's first European settlement, and a visit to a leading Aboriginal art gallery.

Stanley Chasm near Alice Springs from MyOzTrips

West MacDonnell Ranges & Desert Park This fascinating tour really brings to life the best of the region surrounding Alice Springs. This morning, visit West MacDonnell Ranges to see the dramatic Simpsons Gap and then walk to Standley Chasm. Enjoy a picnic lunch with billy tea before a visit to the Desert Park to witness free-flying birds of prey in three desert habitats.

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