Alice Springs Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in the Northern Territory, Australia
About Alice Springs
Originally founded as a telegraph station on the line across Australia, Alice Springs is 1500km from the nearest major city, being Darwin to the north or Adelaide to the south. As a result, the people that inhabit the town are often quite ingenious when it comes to making things last! Don't expect a quaint rural village though: Alice Springs has more than its fair share of suburban strip malls with big box stores and fast food outlets. Also, due to this distance, you may find that some things can cost more than in the cities, such as fruit and veg, and some clothing (if you forgot to pack your singlet or jacket!). Over all, however, the town isn't too expensive when it comes to the necessary requirements and it is much cheaper than smaller outback towns, making it an ideal place to stoc
Top Attractions in Alice Springs
Explore the best things to see and do in Alice Springs:
- ★Adelaide House
- ★Alice Masters Games
- ★Alice Show
- ★Alice Springs Desert Park
- ★Alice Springs Telegraph Station Historical Reserve
- ★Anzac Hill
- ★Araluen Arts & Cultural Centre
- ★Beanie Festival
Where to Eat in Alice Springs
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Bean Tree Cafe
- 🍴Ling's Supermarket
- 🍴Loco Burrito
- 🍴Town and Country
Where to Stay in Alice Springs
- 🏨A Good Rest B&B
- 🏨Alice in the Territory
- 🏨Alice Lodge Backpackers
- 🏨Alice Motor Inn
- 🏨Alice on Todd
- 🏨Alice on Todd Apartments
Alice Springs Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including: