Things to see and do locally
Alice Springs is the kind of place where you can knock off a sunrise hike, eat a burger the size of your head, pat a baby roo, and still be home in time to watch the sky turn purple over the ranges. It’s rugged, artsy, weird-in-a-good-way, and packed with proper outback experiences.
Below are some things you can see and do around our beautiful home!
Where to eat in Alice Springs!
The Locals
The Locals finds home in Central Australia's Iconic Todd Mall. The venue has been providing hospitality to past and present generations of Alice Springs from last 30 years. From Oscars to Piccolo's and now to The Locals. Get on-board this flavorful journey.
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DuYu Coffee Roasters
DuYu Coffee Roasters are a family run business owned and operated in Mparntwe Alice Springs since 2005.
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Alice Springs Brewing Co
We love beer. We wanted to drink a fresh beer from the source. We thought others might like a beer made in The Alice too. Simple right? Ha. Now remember where we are. In the centre of Australia, surrounded by desert, far from everything, where anything to do with alcohol is a bit of a challenge...Let the story begin. GOOD BEER, GREAT PEOPLE IN THE AUSSIE OUTBACK
Take me to The Brewery
Sporties Restaurant
Sporties Restaurant in Alice Springs offers a diverse menu, focusing heavily on Italian-inspired dishes such as pasta and risotto but also do a great steak!
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The Rangeview Restaurant & Bar
Renowned as a local favorite, the Alice Springs Golf Club’s Range View Restaurant and Bar is the perfect place to relax, have a drink and unwind. With incredible views of the famous MacDonnell Ranges, you will be in awe of the beauty on display right here, in the heart of Australia.
Take me to The RangeviewThings to do in Alice Springs!
Earth Sanctuary
The Falzon family’s dream merged with their passion and knowledge of local ecology, culture and astronomy to create a unique tourism business where visitors can experience native wilderness coupled with sustainable technologies from wind and solar energy, water catchment and harvesting, horticulture, waste management and fully-functioning eco-domes.
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Alice Springs Reptile Centre
We display an extensive range of reptiles including Terry the Saltwater Crocodile, Perentie Goannas, Thorny Devils, Frill-neck Lizards and many more fascinating reptiles including a varied selection of geckos from on display in our Gecko Cave! The Reptile Show is not to be missed!
Take me to The Reptile Centre
The Olive Pink Botanic Garden
Opened in 1985, the Olive Pink Botanic Garden is a renowned arid zone garden in Central Australia, featuring over 600 plant species, including Indigenous bushfood and medicine plants. It includes the Registered Sacred Site Tharrarletneme (Annie Meyers Hill), which is significant to the Arrernte people, where many teach and learn about local plants. Also home to the Bean Tree Cafe, where you can enjoy a coffee & sweet treat!
Take me to the Gardens
Standley Chasm
Traditionally known as Angkerle Atwatye, meaning “Gap of Water”, Standley Chasm is a ~3-metre-wide, 80-metre-high gorge amongst the West MacDonnell Ranges. Experience the beautiful walking trail to the Chasm, check out the gift shop or enjoy a coffee and spot of lunch at the cafe!
Explore the Chasm
Explore the West MacDonnell Ranges
Take a dip in the cold waters of one the park’s permanent waterholes. The larger water holes include Ellery Creek Big Hole, Ormiston Gorge, Redbank Gorge and Glen Helen Gorge.
Explore the Ranges
The Kangaroo Sanctuary
Chris ‘Brolga’ Barns first established the Baby Kangaroo Rescue Centre in Alice Springs in 2005. In 2011 he built The Kangaroo Sanctuary Alice Springs, a 188 acre wildlife sanctuary for our rescued orphaned baby kangaroos and adult kangaroos. Public and Private tours available
Take me to the Roos!Yearly Events in The Red Centre!
Tatts Finke Desert Race
The iconic Finke Desert Race is an off-road, multi terrain two day race for bikes, cars and buggies through desert country from Alice Springs to the small Aputula (Finke) community.
5 – 8 June 2026
Alice Springs Beanie Festival
Five hundred beanie makers (from around the globe) shall create some of the world's best headgear and 7300 beanies are expected to descend on the Araluen Arts Centre for four days of exhibitions, Indigenous workshops, textile classes, live music, homemade tucker and a whole lot of fun, joy, warmth and colour.
19 – 22 June 2026
Red CentreNATS
The 12th annual Red CentreNATS, presented by LMCT+, bringing thousands together in Alice Springs for four days of cars, bikes and culture.
3 – 6 September 2026
Parrtjima
It is the only authentic Aboriginal light festival of it’s kind, showcasing the oldest continuous culture on earth through the newest technology – all on the 300-million-year-old natural canvas of the MacDonnell Ranges in Central Australia.
10 – 19 April 2026
Henley on Todd Boat Regatta
The Henley on Todd Regatta is a fun, quirky and eclectic 'boat' race held each year on the dry, sandy bed of the Todd River in Alice Springs, Australia – it's the only dry river boating Regatta in the world!
Saturday 15 August 2026
fabALICE Festival
Fabalice Festival is a dazzling celebration of drag, comedy, cabaret and community set in the heart of the Red Centre. Inspired by the spirit of Priscilla Queen of the Desert, this vibrant festival brings colour, camp and creativity to Alice Springs, honouring inclusivity, diversity and the unique cultural magic of Central Australia.
26 – 29 March 2026Just a heads up...
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