Heavy rains create spectacular swimming holes in Red Centre
Recent rains have turned the desert green and filled the waterholes to the brim.
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Return of The Ghan: One of the world's greatest train journeys is back
After being forced off the rails for one of the longest periods in its 90-year history, The Ghan is back on track.
One of the best luxury stays in Alice Springs
Resort-style facilities and views that inspire you to get out of town.
Alice Springs celebrates 20 years of beanies
Winter nights can be chilly in Alice Springs, making it the perfect place to celebrate the humble beanie.
Aussie town where art came to the rescue
The Yarrenyty Arltere artists don't use dot painting but textiles, film and print-making to express what life is like in the town camps of Alice Springs.
Meet Roger, the ripped kangaroo
'Kangaroo Dundee' has scars to show for his encounters with this monstrous alpha male.
Three must-do experiences around Alice Springs
Alice Springs sits at the very heart of Australia, but it's also a place where you can up your own heart rate up.
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Located in the heart of Australia's Red Centre and surrounded the magnificent MacDonnell Ranges, Alice Springs is the gateway to Uluṟu and Kata Tjuṯa National Park. Take an outback drive to Kings Canyon, join a walk on the Larapinta Trail and learn about the Dreamtime and Aboriginal traditions. This is one of the best places to experience the beauty and magic of this ancient red desert landscape.