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If you have any questions that you can't find answers to on our website please contact us, we are only too happy to help.
1. How do I book a tour or hire car or accommodation in the Centre?
2. What is the travelling time between Alice & Ayers Rock and Alice & Darwin?
3. Where do I obtain an Aboriginal Lands Permit?
4. Where do I obtain information regarding road conditions and the weather?
5. What is the suggested length of stay in Central Australia?
Central Australian Tourism offers comprehensive information services at the Visitor Information Centre on Gregory Terrace. The Visitor Centre has information on all aspects of touring the region and can help with on-the-spot bookings of all Central Australian tourism members' products, including accommodation, touring and vehicle rentals. Central Australian Tourism also operates a visitor information desk at the Alice Springs Airport.
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Alice Springs to Ayers Rock is approximately 461km, which is an estimate 4 hour and 45 minute drive. Daily flights operate between the two destinations with a flying time of 40 minutes.
Alice Springs to Darwin is approximately 1491 km, which is a 15 hour drive. It is recommended the drive been taken over two days. Daily flights operate between the two destinations with a flying time of 2 hours. |
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There are different types of permits available:
Mereenie Loop Permit: The Mereenie Loop Road is a popular alternative for travelling to Kings Canyon via an unsealed road. The Mereenie Loop passes through Aboriginal land, meaning you must obtain a permit and souvenir booklet before travelling the road.
Permits are available from the Central Australian Tourism Visitor Information Centre, Glen Helen Resort, Hermannsburg Petrol Station and Kings Canyon Resort.
Gunbarrel Highway: The Gunbarrel Highway stretches over the Western Australian and Northern Territory border and permits are required for travelling on both sections of the Gunbarrel. For Western Australia, contact Ngaanyatjarra Council on (08) 8950 1711 fax: (08) 8953 1892 or the Central Land Council on (08) 8951 6320 Fax: (08) 8953 4345
Aboriginal Land: Before any trip through the region, please check your route on a local map to determine whether you will be traversing Aboriginal land. The Central Land Council will be able to advise you of any restrictions or requirements. Remember that it is the right of Traditional Owners to refuse any entry permit. |
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Information about road conditions is available from the Central Australian Tourism Visitor Information Centre on 8952 5800 in Alice Springs or by phoning 1800 246 199.
Information about weather conditions is available from the Central Australian Tourism Visitor Information Centre on 8952 5800 in Alice Springs or by going to the website www.bom.gov.au |
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The suggested length of stay in Central Australia is approximately 5 days allowing an opportunity to visit numerous attractions in Alice Springs including making a journey to the East & West MacDonnell Ranges as well as maybe Kings Canyon and Ayers Rock/Uluru.
A suggested itinerary is as follows:
Day One: Alice Springs
Spend the first couple of days visiting some of the great local sights in the town such as the Royal Flying Doctor Service, Alice Springs Reptile Centre, Anzac Hill, Panorama Guth, Todd Mall, with its many souvenir stores and galleries including Aboriginal art works for sale. Then there is Olive Pink Botanic Garden, Adelaide House and Flynn Church which are all within walking distance of the town centre.
Some places that are great to visit but are a little further out of town are:
To the North: Alice Springs Telegraph Station, Alice Springs School of the Air
To the West: The Araluen Centre For Arts & Entertainment, Museum of Central Australia, Central Australian Aviation Museum, Grand Circle Yeperenye Sculpture, Alice Springs Desert Park
To the South: The Date Garden, Frontier Camel Farm, National Old Timers Traegar Museum, National Transport Hall of Fame
Day Two: Visit the East MacDonnell Ranges
Places of interest include Emily and Jessie Gap Nature Parks - two spectacular gaps in the Heavitree Range, Corroboree Rock an Aboriginal sacred site, Trephina Gorge Nature Park (gravel road) where there are spectacular red cliffs and a picnic area. Another option is spend the whole day at The Gemtree fossicking for you own gems. Bookings are essential ph: (08) 8956 9855.
Day Three: Visit the West MacDonnell Ranges
West along Larapinta Drive is Flynn's Grave the resting place of the founder of the Royal Flying Doctor Service then Simpsons Gap where it is possible to take a Woodland Walk, a Cassia Hill Walk or just see rock wallabies. There is also Standley Chasm (entry fees apply), Ellery Creek Big Hole, Ormiston Gorge and Glen Helen Gorge. Relax and enjoy the comforts of Glen Helen Resort accommodation.. Travel onto Watarrka (Kings Canyon) Natinal Park to spend the evening at Kings Canyon Resort.
Day Four: Spend the morning walking the Canyon rim
Discover the cycads and the permanent waterhole in the Garden of Eden before travelling onto Ayers Rock/Uluru via Kings Creek Station. There are many guided walks in the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park and various tours depart from Ayers Rock Resort.
Some highlights to include are visiting the Cultural Centre, a Liru breakfast walk with an Anangu Guide, a sunrise camel tour, a scenic flight, the Uluru Experience, the Valley of the Winds Walk and the Sounds of Silence dinner. Ayers Rock Resort offers a range of accommodation, restuarants, shops, tours and camping grounds.
Day Five: Further exploring the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
Spend the morning in the Park before departing for the remainder of your holiday. |
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