Things To Do
Outback Ballooning - Take a balloon ride and see the sunrise, have a champagne breakfast in the middle of the desert. Alice Springs has ideal weather for ballooning and the tour operators run almost every day of the year.
Quads & Motorcycles - Some tour groups do quading through the spinifex, and Harley rides through remote Central Australia - lovely day trips.
Helicopter Flights - Helicopter flights around all sorts of local attractions, from seeing town from the air to along the mountains to the gaps and gorges.
Cycle hire - You can hire a bycicle and tour around town the healthy way. Just remember your water!
Camels Australia, Stuart Wells via Alice Springs. Say hello to one of their friendly camels, take a short ride around the enclosure or browse through the interesting assortment of souvenirs and local Aboriginal art on display in their shop. Sit back, relax and enjoy the view while enjoying a cold drink and something to eat. free entry.
Golf Course - For the incurable golfer, the golf course is rated one of the best desert golf courses . There are a whole lot of golfers here so I guess it must be good. There's also a clubhouse with drinks & snacks.
Pioneer Park Races - the local racetrack with pretty much guaranteed lovely weather.
Larapinta Trail, West MacDonnell Ranges. The Trail runs for 223 kilometres along the backbone of the West MacDonnell Ranges from Alice Springs to Mt Sonder. The grandeur and timeless beauty of the Ranges are the backdrop and setting for the Trail, which is divided into twelve sections, providing you with an opportunity to experience an ancient landscape at your own pace. free entry.