Tourism Central Australia - Alice Springs, Barkly Region, Uluru Tours & Travel Information

Dry Town - Alice Springs Town Council and Central Land Council

We’d like your stay to be as enjoyable as possible. To that end, we have certain measures to help reduce alcohol related harm in Alice Springs.

Public Restricted Areas

Drinking alcohol in public areas such as parks, streets, the Todd River bank is banned and attracts penalties. However, you can still drink in private and licensed premises like homes, hotels and bars. Some special events may be also licensed to allow drinking. Drinking is permitted at the Picnic area at the Telegraph Station Reserve.

Takeaway Alcohol

Monday to Friday
2.00pm – 9.00pm

Saturday and Public Holidays
10.00am – 9.00pm

Sundays (Pubs and Clubs Only)
Noon – 9.00pm

There is no takeaway alcohol on Christmas Day and Good Friday.

Photo ID System

Everyone must present photo ID when buying alcohol from licensed stores and public hotel takeaway outlets in Alice Springs.

Acceptable forms of ID include:
• Drivers Licence
• Passport
• Proof of age card

The system also recognises national identity cards from over 50 countries.

For more information, please contact Licensing and Regulation, Department of Justice, on (08) 8951 8452 , visit www.nt.gov.au/justice, any licensed premises, or at the Visitor Information Centre.