Alice Springs - November-December 2007
■ Population: 22,500
■ Currency: Australian Dollars (AUD)
■ Country and city code: +61, +8
■ Tourist info: Central Australian Tourism, Visitor Centre - 60 Gregory Street, Alice Springs
■ tel: +61 (0)8 8952 5800
■ email: visinfo@catia.asn.au
■ website: www.centralaustraliantourism.com
FUN FACT
Watch the amazing feat of how a black-breasted buzzard drops a rock to break open emu eggs at the Alice Springs Desert Park.
Alice Springs Desert Park (Larapinta Drive, tel: +61 (0)8 8951 8788)
This multi-award winning park uses high-class displays and exhibits to introduce the natural and cultural features of Central Australia’s ancient desert habitats.
Alice Springs School of the Air (80 Head Street, tel: +61 (0)8 8951 6828)
Vist “the biggest classroom in the world”, where children living on remote outposts and cattle stations receive their only form of education via modern satellite technology.
Todd Mall (Central Business District)
This pedestrian thoroughfare is crammed with art galleries, souvenir shops and alfresco restaurants. The Mall includes Alice Plaza, with fashion, music, books and jewellery.
Don Thomas Stockman Outfitter (63 Todd Mall, tel: +61 (0)8 8952 1106)
Supplying saddlery and country clothing, Don Thomas offers the famous RM Williams brand of boots, belts, shorts, jeans and Drizabone coats as well as Akubra hats.
Barra on Todd (34 Stott Terrace, tel: +61 (0)8 8951 4545)
Enjoy genuine Australian-flavoured cuisine, using the freshest local produce. Treats include what the chef labels as “wickedly tempting desserts” and a well-stocked wine cellar. $$
Red Centre Dreaming Dinner and Show (Heavitree Gap Outback Lodge, Palm Circuit, tel: +61 (0)8 8950 4444)
Combine a sumptuous three-course Territorian-style feast with an Aboriginal performance.
It includes didgeridoo-playing, dancing and demonstrations of traditional hunting methods. $$
Bojangles Saloon (80 Todd Street, tel: +61 (0)8 8952 2873)
Britain’s Prince Charles specially requested to have a drink at rollicking Bojangles during his visit to the Red Centre. It’s the first Aussie watering hole to introduce live webcam – online customers can now toast mates with the famous two-litre Darwin Stubby of draught beer (AUD26/SGD33).
Sounds of Starlight Theatre (40 Todd Mall, tel: +61 (0)8 8953 0826)
This revamped former warehouse hosts exhilirating nightly live performances by master didgeridoo player Andrew Langford, with free didgeridoo lessons afterwards.
Rydges Capricorn Resort (Palm Circuit, tel: +61 (0)8 8950 4444)
This modern three-star hotel is set in the stunning outback 4.5km south of Alice Springs. Rock-wallaby feeding and a snake show are part of the regular entertainment. Room rates start from AUD89 (SGD115). $
Aurora Alice Springs (Leichhardt Crescent) *
Located right in the heart of town, this four-star crib was recently refurbished and is a 10-minute drive from the Alice Springs Desert Park. Room rates start from AUD137 (SGD177). $
BY KERRY SHARP
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