Alice Springs and Ayers Rock are located in the country’s “Red Centre,” so named because of the colour of the local soils. Anyone who wants to see authentic Australia should come here if only to see the famous natural monuments—the monoliths of Uluru (Ayers Rock) and Kata Tjuta and the ancient Kings Canyon- with their own eyes.
The vast area of Ayers Rock is one of the best places on the planet for stargazing. No “human” lights are in the surrounding area, and the Milky Way appears in all its glory.
Since October 26, 2023, everyone except local Aborigines has been prohibited from climbing Uluru. In this way, the country’s government is trying to preserve this place’s unique natural landscape. However, the ban does not apply to the foot of the mountain. It is still possible to come and wander around below, taking coloured flowers against the backdrop of the red Martian landscape, which is trendy among travellers.
How to get there
Alice Springs and Ayers Rock have airports that accept flights from major Australian cities. On the route from Adelaide to Darwin, The Ghan train stops at Alice Springs. When setting off in a rented car, expect a 17-18-hour drive from nearby Darwin or Adelaide.
3 main activities and attractions in Alice Springs
Alice Springs, located in the heart of Australia, is the starting point for a trip to Ayers Rock – a huge red rock. However, the surrounding area of Alice Springs itself is no less attractive. For example, once you get here, you should see the national park of the same name as the city, where the ecosystem of the Australian deserts is presented, and you can get acquainted with the flora and fauna of this region.
The mountainous views of Alice Springs are a complete contrast to the perfectly flat desert landscapes of Ayers Rock.
Uluru Rock
The Ayers Rock monolith (Uluru rock), 450 km from Alice Springs, is all that remains of the great Peterman mountain range, which is 450 million years old. In any lighting, it looks highly unusual, and looking at it during sunset or sunrise, you must constantly remind yourself that you are still on Earth. Ayers Rock is famous for changing its throughout the day: from fiery red to soft lilac, blue, pink, and brown.
Kata Tjuta
Explore the magnificent red rocks of Kata Tjuta and experience the spiritual significance of this sacred site. Learn more about its history and importance.
32 km west of Uluru is the Kata Tjuta massif (or Mount Olgas), an equally impressive and much higher monolith than Uluru and the Valley of the Winds.
Kings Canyon
Kings Canyon, one of the most exciting attractions of the Red Center of Australia, is located in Watarrka National Park. Here, you can take a real trip back in time – the fact is that in the faults of the canyon, you can see rocks formed 440 million years ago. At the bottom of the gorge is the relict forest of Eden (The Garden of Eden).
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