Alice Springs

Overview

Alice Springs, which is surrounded by the stunning MacDonnell Ranges, is also a popular jumping-off point for Outback adventures. In town, visitors will find contemporary Australian and traditional Aboriginal culture. Some of its must-see sights include Alice Springs Desert Park, an environmental education facility and wildlife park; ANZAC Hill, a memorial to Australia’s WWII soldiers and a popular place to watch the sunrise or sunset; and the Museum of Central Australia, which tells the story of the region’s unique geological history and features meteorite fragments, fossils and more.