The Red Centre - Northern Territory

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Spiritual heritage and Aboriginal cultures complete the unforgettable red desert landscapes that glow in the setting sun. This is the real Outback that holds a wealth of attractions.

This is the home of Uluru (Ayers Rock), the famous monolith that everyone has seen a hundred times on postcards – for many, the most impressive symbol of Australia. For a truly Australian adventure, explore the bush on a camel, fly over the red desert, view Aboriginal rock paintings up close and trek into plunging gorges.

There are many major attractions within the Red Centre, but it is Uluru that unfailingly draws people here. It’s impossible to appreciate the sheer size and beauty of the world’s largest monolith without walking right up to it (and around it). The best way to learn more about its significance and history is with an Aboriginal guide. This really is an unmissable attraction.

Kata Tjuta (The Olgas) is Uluru’s taller sister. Named ‘many heads’ by the Aborigines, these 36 individual domes are 200m taller than Uluru at the highest point. Spiritually, they are equally significant.

Kings Canyon is set within the Watarrka National Park and features ancient sandstone walls more than 100m high, formed by the elements, rising up to a plateau of rocky domes. The walls contain the fossilised tracks of ancient marine creatures and ripplemarks of an ancient sea. Venture to the bottom and see the water-hole in the Garden of Eden, a place of great beauty with a bewildering array of fauna and flora.

It’s not all about the landscapes – the town of Alice Springs is also found in the Red centre. Although reasonably small, the town has a number of attractions in its centre and the conveniences of a modern city. It’s grown from a remote outpost to the second biggest town in the territory and there are plenty of things to do in and around Alice Springs, including camel riding, horse riding and hot-air ballooning.

The Royal Flying Doctor Service Base is located in Alice Springs and features a full aero-medical service, a preventative health services programme, a communications base and a museum and tourist facility that attracts more than 100,000 visitors each year.

The Alice Springs School of the Air provides an educational service broadcast to children in an area that covers approximately one million square kilometres. The Visitor Centre will enable you to get a unique view of the lessons, its history, how it operates and the lifestyle of the students.

What to do and where to stay in The Red Centre - Northern Territory

Where to stay Ulura Hotel - 3star Voyages Outback Pioneer Listing	Offering traditional Australian hospitality with a choice of comfortable accommodation, the Outback Pioneer provides an ideal base for anyone keen to sample an Aussie pioneering experience...
Where to stay Ulura Hotel - 3star+ The Lost Camel Hotel Listing	A fresh and exciting feel comes to the Voyages Ayers Rock Resort courtesy of the contemporary Lost Camel Hotel with its blend of influences and styles...
Where to stay Ulura Hotel - 4star Voyages Desert Gardens Listing	The Red Centre’s beautiful sunsets are reason enough to visit the Desert Gardens Hotel. It’s set amongst magnificent ghost gums and flowering native shrubs, and from the numerous nearby lookout points you can view the majestic colours cast by the sunset across Uluru and the surrounding desert...
Where to stay Ulura Hotel - 5star Sails in the Desert Listing	Named after the soaring white sails that crown its roof, this is Voyages Ayers Rock Resort’s premier hotel with an interior decor that focuses on Aboriginal heritage and culture...
Where to stay Ulura Hotel - 5star Voyages Longitude 131° Listing	The unforgettable image of the sun rising over the world-famous Uluru will greet you as you touch a bedside switch to raise the blinds in your luxury private tent at this deluxe campsite with a difference...
Where to stay Alice Springs Hotel - 3star+ All Seasons Oasis Listing	Enjoy all that is on offer in Alice Springs. Attractions in Alice Springs itself include the historical Telegraph Station, Flynn’s Memorial and the Botanical Gardens...
Where to stay Alice Springs Hotel - 4star Voyages Alice Springs Listing	Nestled in this remote community, on the banks of the Todd River and sheltered by red river gums, the Alice Springs Resort provides an excellent retreat in this isolated town and rugged landscape...
Where to stay Kings Canyon Hotel - 4star Voyages Kings Canyon Listing	Wilderness setting. Experience the natural wonders and unspoilt wilderness of the magnificent Kings Canyon – which is more than 120 million years old – before returning to this resort, sensitively designed to blend into its precious environment...
What to do Alice Springs + Surrounds Alice Springs Helicopters Listing	Alice Springs Helicopters - Discover the Outback with us! Our helicopter touring is Advanced Eco-Certified - the first helicopter company in Australia with this level of Certification - the highest available...