Alice Springs
Almost precisely in the geographical centre of Australia and located in the heart of the Red Centre, Alice Springs is a vibrant modern town with a thriving population of 28,000 people. Made famous by the Neville Shute 1950’s novel ‘A Town Like Alice’, Alice Springs is an iconic travel destination – an Australian ‘must do’!
The original Alice Springs is a waterhole located 3km north of the present city and named after Alice Todd – wife of the Superintendent of Post and Telegraph, Sir Charles Todd. Located at the historic Telegraph Station, it is now a beautifully restored memorial dedicated to the pioneering spirit of the men who built the overland telegraph line from Adelaide to Darwin.
Since their arrival, Alice Springs has evolved into a modern Outback Town, with all the creature comforts of a capital city. Alice Springs has everything you require, with international standard accommodation at all levels. There are plenty of shops, from air-conditioned plazas to unique boutiques. Restaurants vary from fast food chains to five star dining.
This area of Australia is part of the territory of the Arrernte people and is known by the local names of Arrende, Yeperenye, or Mparntwe – and is connected with the caterpillar dreaming. The Aboriginal presence in Alice Springs is strong. Their 40,000 year old culture and spiritual connection to this region echoes in every rock and landmark. They preserve the timeless art, songs and rituals that connect humankind with Australia’s legendary creation and pre history – The Dreamtime.
Venue
Alice Springs Convention Centre
93 Barrett Drive
Alice Springs NT Australia
Phone: 08 8950 0200
Web: https://www.alicespringsconventioncentre.com.au
Getting to Alice Springs
Alice Springs is a thriving, modern community, easily accessible from everywhere in Australia, with a flight time of under 3 hours from all mainland capital cities.
Please see the following table or visit the Alice Springs Airport website for a schedule of flights into Alice Springs.
What to do in Alice Springs
Immerse yourself in the natural and cultural significance of our Red Centre. Framed by the MacDonnell Ranges and desert landscape your outback adventure begins here in Alice Springs. Mparntwe is the Arrernte word for Alice Springs. The Arrernte people who are the traditional custodians of Alice Springs have a strong connection with the land. According to the Dreamtime the town of Alice Springs and the MacDonnell Ranges were created by the actions of several ancestral figures including the caterpillar beings Ayepe-arenye, Ntyarlke and Utnerrengatye. Make the most of your time in the desert and explore one of our memorable experiences.
Stunning landscapes, remote communities, and a unique pioneering history create a diverse and exhilarating destination to explore.
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Weather
No matter what time of year you visit Alice Springs, you are a sure to remember it forever!
Central Australia is a semi arid environment and experiences all four of Australia’s seasons – summer, autumn, winter and spring. Central Australia’s climate is one of clear blue skies through most of the year, infrequent rain and an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day. This is a typical weather pattern of a desert region which has low erratic rainfall, long hot summers and short, sunny winters with frosty mornings. In October, you can expect warm days and nights.