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Alice Springs
With a population of about 28,000, Alice Springs is much like any other small country town, but it is the only major town in central Australia and is almost 1000km to the nearest town of a similar size.
Alice is a good spot to explore the surrounding area. It lies at the foot of the world’s oldest mountain range, the MacDonnell Ranges, and is a popular stopping-off point for travellers on their way to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Attractions and diversions include the Alice Springs Desert Park and several outback institutions such as the School of the Air and the Royal Flying Doctor Service.
Practical information
Visitor Information Centre
Gregory Terrace, Alice Springs
Tel (08) 8952 5800
Website www.centralaustraliantourism.com
Open Mon-Fri 8.30am-5.30pm, Sat-Sun 9am-4pm
INTERNET ACCESS
Global Gossip have internet access at Backpackers World Travel (70 Todd Street, Alice Springs; tel (08) 8953 0666) and also Annie’s Place hostel on Traeger Street.
If you’re travelling with your own computer there free Wi-Fi access at Alice Lodge and Alice’s Secret hostels. Wi-Fi is also available at Annie’s Place, Haven Resort and the YHA although you’ll need to pay to use it at these hostels.
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