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Top 10 Free Things to do in Alice Springs, Northern Territory
Stunning landscapes and a unique pioneering history create a diverse and exhilarating destination to explore. A thriving, spirited outback center, Alice Springs is as famous for the personality of its locals and traditional art as it is for the natural wonders, including the stunning Larapinta Trail and the MacDonnell Ranges surrounding it.
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1. Tjanpi Desert Weavers
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5.0 based on 12 reviews
Tjanpi Desert Weavers is a social enterprise of the Ngaanyatjarra Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (NPY) Women’s Council created to enable women in remote central deserts to earn their own income from contemporary fibre art. Tjanpi represents more than 400 Aboriginal female artists from 26 remote communities on the NPY lands, which cover approximately 350,000 square kms across the tri-state border region (WA, SA, NT) of Central Australia. Tjanpi Desert Weavers has a public gallery in Alice Springs where you can see and purchase your own unique piece of art and learn more about the women and culture of the NPY lands. Tjanpi also runs public weaving workshops and regularly exhibits work in national galleries, museums and public institutions.
2. Yubu Napa Art Gallery
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5.0 based on 151 reviews
Yubu Napa Art Gallery, Studio and Gift Shop is now open at the iconic Panorama Guth Building in Hartley Street, Alice Springs. We offer a wide range of contemporary indigenous art as well as beautifully handcrafted souvenirs and gift ideas. Our onsite artist studio is a comfortable space for the artist's to paint in, offering visitors an opportunity to meet an artist and hear the stories of the artwork firsthand! We hope to see you soon at Yubu Napa, the newest Gem in Central Australia
Reviewed By inpsyght - Broken Hill, Australia
After having visited all the art galleries in Todd Mall, on a recent trip to Alice Springs, I was very impressed by a visit to the Yubu Napa Art Gallery in nearby Hartley Street. Their range of artists and artistic styles was better by far than anything I saw at the other galleries. It also provided a friendlier environment for Indigenous artists to do their work on-site.
3. Finke Gorge National Park
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5.0 based on 92 reviews
Finke Gorge National Park is well known for the impressive Palm Valley where the Red Cabbage palms grow. Camping and picnic facilities are available, enjoy Four Wheel Driving and Walking. Its approximately 138 kilometres from Alice Springs and a 4WD is required to access the Park. Tours operate to the Park.
Reviewed By rosiebJ6715DZ
This was an OMG experience. Travelling along the Finke riverbed and into the heart of Palm Valley .. then seeing and feeling the ancientness and the stories contained in each and every contour of the Earth's surface, and in the explosion and expanse of the vegetation, was an absolute once in a lifetime experience.
4. Mount Gillen
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4.5 based on 103 reviews
Alhekuulyele (Mount Gillen) walk is officially closed as of the 2nd of December 2020 at the request of the Traditional Custodians for both cultural and safety reasons.
Reviewed By 216kevinl - Alice Springs, Australia
We finally climbed to the top, the trail itself is pretty well established, as we were told, where it forks, the right is a bit gentler than the left, but much like Rome, all roads lead to the top. There is a bit that requires hands, so if you're limited, you may want to stop at that point. At the peak is a marker, and views of Alice Springs and the surrounds. Even on a cool day, take water, and maybe a snack for energy. We walk ~10ks daily, and it was still some effort, so if your activity level is more towards the couch potato zone, perhaps just walk the trail from Flynn's Grave t Desert Park or beyond.
5. Alice Springs Visitor Information Centre
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4.5 based on 350 reviews
Tourism Central Australia proudly represents the spectacular region of Central Australia, including Alice Springs, Uluru, Tennant Creek, and everywhere in between! Our Visitor Information Centre in the heart of Alice Springs can provide up to date travel and tour information. Welcome!
Reviewed By 849christinec - Greater Sydney, Australia
Popped into the centre for some information and tips about the region. The Centre is quite spacious and nicely decorated with heaps of literature to browse through. We were assisted by Kylie ( apparently She's on "L Plates". She was extremely polite, jovial and helpful, went out of her way to assist but at the same time, very professional. She gave us great tips and ideas about where to go & what to see. This is a definite must to do when you first arrive in Alice Springs.
6. Mbantua Fine Art Gallery
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4.5 based on 98 reviews
Lots to see at Mbantua Art Gallery in Alice Springs! Our specialty lies in fine artwork from the Utopia region of Central Australia. If you are after larger pieces of art, or looking for an investment piece, we also have the Mbantua Lane Showcase Gallery which you can view on request. In addition to our paintings, we have created a range of souvenirs and gifts called Utopia Australia Giftware. These items are made using our very own art designs. Royalties are paid to the artists giving them a continuing stream of income. In the Gallery you will also find unique giftwares and jewellery sourced from around Australia including sandstone art from Coober Pedy. When visiting Alice Springs, make sure you have plenty of time to browse through our extensive range of art!
7. Anzac Hill
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4.5 based on 1,467 reviews
Anzac Hill is the most visited landmark in Alice Springs. An ideal spot for a lookout over the town and the surrounding ranges, particularly beautiful at sunrise or sunset. The Anzac Hill memorial was unveiled on 25 April 1934 and is now dedicated to all those who have served in the defence of their country during all wars in which Australia has participated.
Reviewed By bulletjeff - Alice Springs, Australia
I guess most travelers make their way to the top of Anzac Hill (Untyeyetwelye to the Arrerente traditional owners of Alice Springs (Mparntwe) and rightly so as it affords a great view of the town with the MacDonnell Ranges as a backdrop. Probably the best time to visit is at sunset, especially if there are some clouds.
8. Chambers Pillar
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4.5 based on 49 reviews
9. Simpsons Gap Bicycle Path
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4.5 based on 41 reviews
Reviewed By cedric_akermark - Stockholm, Sweden
I was a bit worried going out on this long bike tour on my own in the midst of the summer heat. I was surprised by how well maintained the path is. It works really great to go from Alice Springs town centre out all the way. There's sealed paths all the way and quit decent signs. For the path itself from Flynn's grave out to Simpson's gap I'd recommend taking a photo of the map at the start or downloading one. Although it's impossible to get lost it's nice to have a sense of how much is left. There's some nice spots along the way to sit down. The first one of these has a tank with drinking water and drinking water is also available at Simpson's Gap. This was one of my biggest worries since it was 40 °C but with 1500ml of bottles it was well enough with these refill points. Biking gives a different experience of the scenery than driving. It's great to get a feel of the nature, enjoy the silence, take a few nice pictures. There's almost no steep hills, only gentle up and down. I just took it slow on the way up and enjoyed zipping down when it was sloping down. I'm not that fit but found it very possible to make it back and forth from Alice in an afternoon, although I was really tired afterwards. Just make sure you have enough protection agains the sun since there is very little shade along the way, enough water bottles and enough time so you don't get stuck in the dark.
10. Simpsons Gap
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4.5 based on 170 reviews
Reviewed By Travelbug291 - Bribie Island, Australia
Beautiful area, typical of an Australian landscape. There was a small waterhole present, but one can only imagine how amazing it would look when they have a flash flood. There is path access for those with mobility issues, but much more fun if you can walk across the sand. The colours of the valley walls resonate in the sun. Ochres, red, rich chocolate. Small rock wallabies manouvered around the rocks with consummate ease. A tranquil place to spend a few hours
