What to do and see in Alice Springs, Northern Territory: The Best Things to do Good for Kids

Bob Taylor is a Master Bush Chef that loves to share his passion for food, culture and country with travellers to Australia’s Red Centre. A Central Aranda man, Bob infuses traditional foods of the Australian bush into his fare to add flavours unique to the region. His deep knowledge of culture and country allows him to pass the stories of this amazing landscape on to his guests.

The Kangaroo Sanctuary is located on a 188-acre wildlife reserve just outside of Alice Springs. Owned by Chris 'Brolga' Barnes, it is fulfilling his life-long dream of a sanctuary that is home to orphaned kangaroos. Most of the rescued kangaroos have been rehabilitated to the wild, however some have learnt to love humans too much and remain permanently at the sanctuary. Take the sunset guided tour (Tuesday to Friday) throughout our reserve and meet the Kangaroo characters from Kangaroo Dundee (BBC/Nat Geo Series). Our motto is Animals Come First!

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.

Sandrifter Safaris is your 4WD Private Outback Tour specialist in Alice Springs. We cater for private tours & small groups – couples, friends, families, artists, photographers and even single travellers. We offer set itineraries or customised itineraries for private or small group tours to exactly fit your timeframe. Have a look at our half day tours in the West and East MacDonnell Ranges, Palm Valley, Chambers Pillar, Devils Marbles, Standley Chasm and so much more! Whatever your request is, we are here to help you organise your trip of a lifetime. Our fleet is composed of modern and air conditioned 4WD Toyota Landcruisers, and a small 4WD bus.

OUTBACK ELITE TOURS is an accredited, award-winning tour operator specialised in private charter and personalised tour. We will work directly with you to plan your dream tour or help you to choose from set itinerary. Explore the Australia's Red Centre by join a small tour group with options of half day, full or multi day tours accommodated or camping. Enjoy the comfort of equipped, luxurious and air conditioned 4WD vehicles (maximum participants 4) or on a 4WD mini bus (maximum participants 10). Tour in English and in Italian or Spanish upon request. Day tours in the West and East MacDonnell Ranges, Uluru and Kata Tjuta, Kings Canyon, Rainbow Valley and Chambers Pillar, Palm Valley and much more.

Located in the heart of Australia’s Red Centre, Alice Springs is the hub to start your journey into the Outback. Alice Springs Expeditions cater for travellers with a sense of adventure who are keen to explore some of the lesser known gems of this ancient landscape. Our bespoke expeditions will take you to the highlights of the Red Centre as well as sites that tourists rarely experience.

A truly unique opportunity to experience the rugged beauty of Central Australia, Finke River Adventures use ATV vehicles Traveling along our own tracks where few others have ever been. Finke River Adventures are uniquely licensed to show you places of extraordinary beauty while enjoying an exciting adventure with your family and friends.

The Araluen Cultural Precinct is home to some of the most significant artistic, cultural and historical experiences in Alice Springs and provides a unique visitor experience, encompassing Central Australia’s key cultural institutions and collections. In its four galleries and 500 seat theatre, the Araluen Arts Centre presents an annual program of exhibitions, theatre, and film. The Araluen Galleries showcase the beginning and continuing development of the contemporary Aboriginal art movement, particularly of the Central and Western Desert. The Araluen Art Collection includes significant original watercolours by Albert Namatjira in his artistic response to the Central Australian landscape. A “keeping place of stories”, the Araluen Cultural Precinct offers a rich experience set amongst important Arrernte sites significant to the local Arltyerre (Dreaming) including yaye (Big sister hill), yaye akweke (Little sister hill) and a sacred 300-year-old corkwood tree.

Alice Springs Desert Park is an inspiring portrayal of Australia’s central desert environment that effortlessly blends the plants, birds, animals and people of our arid regions within one, extraordinary tourism and conservation facility. Our ‘natural’ attraction is as distinctive as the Australian desert itself - a truly unique experience that continues to captivate and educate travellers from every corner of the globe. There’s much more to deserts than meets the eye and our visitors are astonished by the life and beauty they discover on their journey with us.

The Alice Springs Reptile Centre is a privately owned park which displays an extensive range of reptiles from the Northern Territory of Australia including Terry the Saltwater crocodile and large Perentie Goannas. The talk and handling sessions are a must and are at 11am, 1pm Saturdays only. Due to COVID restrictions the Centre is only open on Saturdays until the 19th of December, and bookings are required.