Getting Here

Flight Travel

Flying into Central Australia is made convenient with Qantas flying directly in to Alice Springs from most capital cities and Tiger Airways flying directly into Alice Springs from Melbourne. Virgin Blue will fly directly from Sydney to Ayers Rock from August 2010 and Qantas also into Ayers Rock.

Rail Travel

Travelling by train on the legendary Ghan is one of the great train journeys of the world. Watch as the rocky ranges and desert landscapes unfold before you in the comfort and style of a fine hotel. Your journey on the Ghan can begin from Adelaide or Darwin, arriving to your Outback adventure in Alice Springs.

Timetables valid for travel from the 1st April 2010 to March 31st 2011.

Adelaide – Alice Springs – Darwin Operates All Year Operates during 7 Apr to 30 Oct 2010 

 

	Sun	Wed
Depart Adelaide	12.20pm	12.20pm
	Mon	Thurs
Arrive Alice Springs	1.45pm	1.45pm
Depart Alice Springs	6.00pm	6.00pm
	Tues	Fri
Arrive Katherine	9.00am	9.00am
Depart Katherine	1.00pm	1.00pm
Arrive Darwin	5.30pm	6.30pm

Darwin- Alice Springs-Adelaide

	Wed	Sat
Depart Darwin	10.00am	9.00am
Arrive Katherine	1.40pm	12.40pm
Depart Katherine	6.20pm	4.45pm
	Thurs	Sun
Arrive Alice Springs	9.10am	11.15am
Depart Alice Springs	12.45pm	3.15pm
	Fri	Mon
Arrive Adelaide	12.30pm	12.30pm

By Coach
Travelling by bus or coach is a great option if you want to experience the adventure of an Outback road trip, but don't want to drive yourself. Instead, you can relax on one of the many air-conditioned coachlines that regularly travel to the Centre.  Please contact the Visitor Information Centre for more information or through the tours section on our website.

Public Buses
Once in Alice Springs there is a local bus service that operates on weekdays and Saturday mornings, however they do not operate during public holidays. This bus service offers public transport to all four major town regions: North, East, South and West. 

There are Taxi’s and Private Hire services in Alice Springs that operate all year round, they are readily available meeting flight's arrive into Alice Springs and also from the Ghan, Train Station not to mention at the taxi ranks around town.

Minimum Fee for a Taxi or Private Hire from the Airport to the Town Centre is approximately $30AUD. From the Railway Station to the Town Centre approximately $10 -$20AUD.

There is also a Shuttle bus service that operates from both locations for a cheaper fare.