Alice Springs
Alice Springs
Welcome to Australia’s heartland. Alice Springs is the perfect starting point for a trip to Uluru – but it’s also a must-do destination in its own right. The cooler months of April–September is the best time of year to visit, so begin planning your trip now!
WHAT TO DO & SEE IN ALICE SPRINGS
TJORITJA / WEST MACDONNELL
Located within a few hours’ drive from town, Tjoritja / West MacDonnell National Park is known for its history and scenic beauty. It’s best explored on foot via its many walking tracks, ranging from leisurely to adventurous (like the famous Larapinta Trail). Afterwards, cool off with a swim in one of the park’s permanent waterholes.
ABORIGINAL ART GALLERIES
Alice Springs is famous for having some of the largest collections of Aboriginal art in Australia. The city's galleries are definitely worth a visit, whether you're in the market for a painting yourself or just wish to browse dot paintings and watercolours by some of the country's most popular artists.
HOW TO GET TO ALICE SPRINGS
Our coaches to and from Alice Springs stop at Bus Zone, Leichhardt Tce, Outside Library, Alice Springs NT.
With more than 180 stops across the country and services in all mainland states and territories, Greyhound is Australia’s largest coach network. Here are our most popular routes to Alice Springs!
HOW TO GET AROUND ALICE SPRINGS
Once your Greyhound bus to Alice Springs arrives at Leichhardt Terrace, you’ll find that Alice Springs is small enough for you to be able to reach most parts of town on foot. Public transport options are somewhat limited here, with regular bus services that run about every one and a half hours from Monday to Friday and on Saturday morning.
Taxis are available from the taxi rank on the corner of Todd Street and Gregory Terrace, near the Alice Springs Visitor Information Centre.
Alice Springs is mostly flat except for Anzac Hill, so riding a bike is a great way to explore the town. Longhorn Bikes, a local company that rents out bicycles, operate out of most hotels and hostels in Alice Springs.
Please be aware that although Alice Springs is the closest major town to Uluru, it’s not exactly close by – Uluru is 463km (288mi) from Alice Springs. Tours are available to Uluru and the Field of Light exhibition from Alice Springs.