Perhaps one of the most iconic regions on the continent, Alice Springs is the Australian experience at its harshest, its most astounding and most memorable. Located at the dead centre of it all, aptly termed the 'red centre' by locals, many would say the Alice region is the heart and soul of this 'sunburnt country' and there is no better way to see all it has to offer than in a rental car or 4WD. Whether you arrive at Alice Springs Airport or are dropped off in town, pick up your car rental from one of the leading company outlets and the red expanses of Alice Springs and beyond are yours to explore. Head south-west for a 5 hour day trip and the unmistakable, 340 metre-high silhouette of Uluru greets you, with the Olgas just a little further on. Similarly, for those looking to make an adventure of it, the vast, teeming Kakadu National Park is only a day's worth of driving to the north, with Darwin just above it. The first choice for any thrill-seekers or those looking to experience the Red Centre at its most organic is to hire a 4WD and uncover secrets like the Ormiston Gorge Creek for yourself, though be sure to prepare thoroughly before taking on the Outback.
Culture and history fuse with natural wonders in Alice Springs, from the vibrant Aboriginal Art scene, inspired by over 50,000 years of the Arrernte Peoples inhabiting the area, to the seemingly endless expanses of desert, scrub and unique wildlife that greet you at every turn. Endless ochre-red desert contrasted by hidden, deep blue lagoons; soaring heat by day contrasted by clear, chilled nights; the cautious but unique wildlife constrasted by the friendly and open locals who welcome you into town - these are but a few of the memories you will take from Alice Springs that make renting a car and setting your own pace a must for any traveller.
1.Head north-east towards Gregory Tce 42 m
2.Exit the roundabout onto Hartley St 200 m
3.Turn right at Stott Tce 300 m
4.Turn left to merge onto Stuart Hwy
Go through 1 roundabout 10.5 km
5.Turn right to stay on Stuart Hwy 119 km
6.Turn right at Ernest Giles Rd 97.1 km
7.Turn left at Luritja Rd 68.4 km
8.Turn right at Lasseter Hwy 144 km
9.Turn right to stay on Lasseter Hwy 79 m