Central Australia is a vast desert region, sometimes known as the Red Centre. The “capital” of Central Australia is Alice Springs. You will find Uluru, the West MacDonnell Ranges and Kings Canyon in Central Australia. This region is also renowned for its rich Aboriginal culture and art.
Are you planning a Northern Territory Road Trip? The drive from Alice Springs to Darwin is one of the best road trips in Australia. It’s a long way – the distance from Alice Springs to Darwin is almost 1500km. This is definitely not a drive you would do in one day. Perhaps you’re concerned that there’s … Read more
Alice Springs is the unofficial capital of Central Australia. Located in the south of the Northern Territory, it is almost in the dead centre of Australia. The Todd River runs through the centre of Alice Springs, although this river is almost always dry. The most distinctive feature in the area is the MacDonnell Ranges. While many people … Read more
Palm Valley NT is located in the Finke Gorge National Park in the Northern Territory. It is one of those places you might never have heard of – we hadn’t before we got to Central Australia. It’s definitely a hidden gem in the Red Centre, somewhat overshadowed by it’s more famous neighbours Uluru, Kings Canyon and even … Read more
From your first glimpse as the iconic Uluru appears over the tip of a desert sand dune, you will be in awe of this incredible monolith. Uluru (formerly known as Ayers Rock) is one of the most recognisable symbols of Australia. “The Rock” as it is affectionately known, is located almost in the physical centre of … Read more
Are you planning a trip to Kings Canyon NT? If you’re travelling to Central Australia you’re sure to have people recommending you visit Kings Canyon. And it’s not surprising, Kings Canyon is definitely one of the highlights of the Northern Territory. We have been travelling around Australia for the last 2.5 years, and have visited Kings Canyon … Read more
Are you planning a trip to Central Australia and looking for the ideal West MacDonnell Ranges Itinerary? You’ve no doubt heard that the “West Macs” are a must-see destination in the Red Centre. Maybe you’re wondering how many days you need to visit the West MacDonnell Ranges? Can you do a day trip to the … Read more
While the West MacDonnell Ranges may get more attention (and more visitors), the East MacDonnell Ranges (East Macs) are no less spectacular. If you’re visiting Central Australia and wanting to go further afield than the standard Alice Springs-Kings Canyon-Uluru loop, then look no further than the East Macs. We visited the area on a 2 … Read more
Are you thinking about doing a Central Australia Road Trip? Have you always dreamed about visiting the Red Centre, watching the sunset over Uluru or hiking Kings Canyon? Are you interested in indigenous art and culture, or learning about the geology, plants and animals of this region? We’ve road-tripped the Northern Territory several times in … Read more