‘THE ALICE’ AND THE RED CENTRE
Sprawling lusty Alice Springs, gateway to the Red Centre, sits astride the dry sandy Todd River and brings to mind hot blue skies, red dust and rodeos. Here you will truly appreciate the size and beauty of Australia's inhospitable interior, steeped in Aboriginal culture and their 60,000 year spiritual connection to the land.

Visit the Kata Tjuta National park and explore Uluru (Ayres Rock) 450 k's from Alice Springs, take the tough climb to the summit or go on a walking tour around the base. See the Olgas, an awe inspiring progression of dramatic, dome-like rock formations rising to 546m high.

Both Uluru and the Olgas put on an incredible light show at sunset ranging from crimsons, through delicate pinks to fading mauves - a mystical experience.

See the Finke National Park with its clear pools; explore wonderful Kings Canyon and the Lost City in the Watarrka National Park.

Visit the MacDonnell Ranges; see Simpson's Gap and Standley Chasm, swim in Ellery Creek, see the Ewaninga rock carvings, ride a camel or a hot air balloon, watch a bottomless boat race.