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Things to see in Alice Springs (Australia): 14 places and when to go
Alice Springs is a town in Australia, and this site lists 14 places in and around it, mainly Nature (5), Museums and art (5), Wildlife (4). The best known are ANZAC Hill, Alice Springs Desert Park and Old Ghan Heritage Railway and Museum. The best time to come is March to November; also possible: December to February. In December there are 13 h 27 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 33. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Australia · -23.701, 133.88
- Places
- 14 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (5) · Museums and art (5) · Wildlife (4) · Mountains (2) · Hiking (2) · With kids (1)
- Best time
- March to November.
- Also possible
- December to February.
- Nearest airport
- ADL Adelaide, 1,331 km as the crow flies
What to see in Alice Springs
The places in and around Alice Springs, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- ANZAC HillMountain in Alice Springs (Mparntwe), Northern Territory730 m
- Alice Springs Desert ParkZoo in Northern Territory, Australia4.7 km
- Old Ghan Heritage Railway and MuseumRailway museum in Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia8.6 km
- National Road Transport MuseumRoad and rail transport museum in Northern Territory, Australia8.5 km
- Central Australian Aviation MuseumAviation museum in Australia1.6 km
- Kuyunba Conservation ReserveProtected area in the Northern Territory, Australia16 km
- Mount JohnsMountain in Northern Territory, Australia3.2 km
- Alice Springs Brewing Co.Brewery3.8 km
- Alice Springs Telegraph Station Historical ReserveProtected area4.6 km
- Larapinta TrailWalking track in the Northern Territory of Australia8.9 km
- Larapinta TrailWalking track in the Northern Territory of Australia26 km
- Museum of Central Australia & Strehlow Research CenterMuseum1.6 km
- Royal Flying Doctor Service Tourist FacilityMuseum396 m
- Yeperenye / Emily and Jessie Gaps Nature ParkProtected area7.8 km
When to go to Alice Springs
The best time to visit Alice Springs is March to November; also possible: December to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible13:19
- FebPossible12:48
- MarBest time12:10
- AprBest time11:27
- MayBest time10:51
- JunBest time10:33
- JulBest time10:40
- AugBest time11:11
- SepBest time11:52
- OctBest time12:34
- NovBest time13:10
- DecPossible13:27
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 13 h 27 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 33. In March, 14 of the 14 places are at their best.
When to go to Australia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Alice Springs
The nearest main airport is Adelaide International Airport (ADL, Adelaide), 1,331 km as the crow flies. How to get around Australia (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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- Ceduna, South Australia7 places935 km
- Winton, Queensland5 places949 km
- Streaky Bay, South Australia15 places1,015 km
- Kununurra, Western Australia5 places1,035 km
- Port Augusta18 places1,050 km
And all of Australia, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Alice Springs?
The best known: ANZAC Hill, Alice Springs Desert Park, Old Ghan Heritage Railway and Museum, National Road Transport Museum, Central Australian Aviation Museum. In all, 14 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Alice Springs?
March to November; also possible: December to February. In December there are 13 h 27 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 33.
How do you get to Alice Springs?
The nearest main airport is Adelaide International Airport (ADL), 1,331 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Alice Springs as the destination and these 14 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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