Destination Guide to Alice Springs, Australia

Alice Springs is also nicknamed as 'Alice'.  It lies in Central Asia and to the North of Australia and became known during the year 1871.  Slowly with the influx of people, it became popular.  The Ghan train line which was thrown open during the beginning of the twentieth connected this wonderful place to the other parts of Australia.

There are a number of tourist attractions and places worth visiting in Alice Springs.  The Adelaide House is a prime place of importance and came into existence in the year 1920.  The Stuart Town Goal is an ancient building which has been handed over to the National Trust.  The town centre has the beautiful and exquisite Olive Pink botanical gardens which are near to the calm and picturesque Todd River which houses strong trunked trees.  Another heritage building is the Old Courthouse which was built in the year 1928 which was the administrative building during those times.  Later, it became the Courthouse for Alice Springs and finally it became the National Pioneer Women’s Hall of Fame.  Other tourist engagements include bushwalking where tourists can walk and enjoy nature’s beauty.  Children will love the flora and fauna, colourful flowers, wonderful panorama of nature.  If you have kids, then do not forget to take them to the Desert Park which is an absolute delight.  You can check out the local wildlife, beautiful scenery and different species of birds and animals.  Camel rides are quite popular here.

If you are going to be at Alice Springs for a vacation, then check out for cheap hotels in Alice Springs on the internet and make your bookings well in advance.  During the festive season and during vacations, the hotels are full and you may not be able to get bookings.  You may want to check out for accommodations at cheap hotels in Alice Springs which lie along Khalick Streets, Parsons Street, Todd mall, and Stephens's road and so on.  Depending on your budget, you can choose your accommodation.

There are a number of traditional festivals and events that are hosted in this wonderful territory of Australia.  Come April and you have the Cup Carnival festivities that pay a tribute to the rich culture of Europe.  The horseracing event is quite a craze here and you will love to watch it with your family. Check out for guided tours that will show you around the historic and heritage building.  May is a month for carnival tours and events.  The Women’s hall of fame hosts the famous Molly’s Bash and it is a popular charity performance event.

With so many tourists flocking to this wonderful place, many new food courts, hotels in Alice Springs and restaurants have sprung up. You can get to eat at some excellent restaurants that are located at Stephens Road, Stuart Terrace, and Gregory terrace and so on.  Also there are cafes and eating areas at Larapinta Drive, Bath Street and many more.  Food is served right from eight in the morning till ten at night through the week.  However, if you are out on a Sunday find out whether the restaurants are open on Sundays. Lunch is served from twelve to two in the afternoon at most of the cafes and restaurants.