Vacationing in Australia will provide you with memories that last forever, but Australia is such a huge place it can be difficult to decide exactly where you should explore. There are many different exciting places to visit on your Australian trip, but there are a few special places you can’t afford to miss, and one of the most popular is Alice Springs. Alice Springs is actually quite a simple country town in the outback; however it makes up for this by offering wealth of attractions and places of interest, you should aim to spend at the very least a few days in this charming and captivating landscape. Well before the pioneers and missionaries arrived here, it was home to the Arrernte aboriginal tribes known to have been in the area for at least 20,000 years. The vista is littered with gum trees and waterholes and distinctive wildlife, if you are searching for the authentic Australian outback experience then there are plenty of cheap hotels to be found. One of the main reasons people travel to Alice Springs is to see the colossal Uluru, otherwise known as Ayers Rock. It actually takes a bus ride to reach the rock, but The Springs is one of the nearest locations to it as there is nowhere to stay at the actual rock itself. The area itself is a World Heritage Area and stands nearly 350m high with a circumference of over 9km. You will see one of the most beautiful sunsets ever experienced. Alice Springs Desert Park is a real outback attraction where the secrets of the Central Australian deserts can be explored; there are literally hundreds of different species of plants and animals. It’s even possible to observe nighttime desert habitats by venturing on a walking track. In the actual town is the National Pioneer Women’s Hall of Fame devoted to preserving the place of women in history for their special involvement to Australia’s heritage. Located within the Old Alice Springs Gaol sightseers are able to meet up with the local Aboriginal women and learn about their traditions, myths and legends. Cheap hotels in Australia are easy to find, just reserve online for ease and to assure a room. The Museum of Central Australia has an interesting display showing how the regions developed from the days of the 'Big Bang' to how it is today check out the reptiles, mammals, and fossils on show, in particular watch out for the Dromornis Stirtoni which dates back 8 million years and the giant freshwater crocodile. The Aralauen Centre is a cultural complex aiming to keep live theatre, the arts, and craft active in the area. There are exhibitions, an art gallery, a sculpture garden, and an art-craft studio. Local Aboriginal art is on display as well as artwork and paintings from Albert Namatjira and Rex Batterbee. The Old Stuart Town Goal is the oldest surviving building of the town and was built in 1907 by well known stone mason Jack Williams. Used as a jail until 1938, it was also used at times as a school room in the â€20s due to a lack of space and it being the coolest place in town. Just outside of Alice Springs is the Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park located on Aboriginal land. It is a great place to look around, learn about and try to understand something about the Aboriginal people and their strong culture. Watarrka National Park is made up of the George Gill Range and offers a picturesque landscape of Rocky Mountains, rock holes and ravines. The park contains plenty of curious plants and animals and it is a significant conservation area. Kings Canyon is known for its early sandstone walls created by the elements, some towering as high as 100m.The canyon area is an experience in its own right and you will need to spend at least a few days in this area to appreciate its whole beauty and vastness. Cheap Australian hotels can be booked online ahead of time guaranteeing you accommodation when you arrive at your destination. Go online to find hotels in Australia, New Zealand and Gold Coast accommodation at reasonable rates.
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