Things to Do in Alice Springs with Kids
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Things to Do in Alice Springs with Kids
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- Kathryn BEast Sussex, UK51 contributionsWe are touring Australia for 2 months and included Alice Springs purely to visit the Kangaroo Sanctuary! It has always been my dream to meet Brolga ( as many before me, a little in love with him ) A charismatic, friendly man with clearly an enormous passion for saving kangaroos & Joeys! The most wonderful tour with him and his gorgeous rescues! I loved every single minute, if you get to attend this tour you are very very fortunate!! Love love love you and what you do Brolga/ Chris!Written 16 October 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Andrew PMelbourne, Australia357 contributionsA terrific representation of the central Australian habitats and their species. Easy walking paths snake through the park, and the place is alive with birds and insects (not in the enclosures). The free-flying bird show is a highlight, with owls, kites and an egg-smashing buzzard swooping just over our heads. A must-do in Alice Springs if you've any interest in nature.Written 4 May 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- alisharp850Newport, UK6 contributionsA great experience to learn all about the RFDS. The staff were lovely and helpful.
Definitely worth an hour or so of your time and there is also a cafeWritten 12 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Mark EWhitianga, New Zealand802 contributionsThis is where Alice Springs had it's start.
The telegraph was being run from Adelaide to Darwin and needed relay stations along the way and needed to be near water.
They made the mistake of thinking the pooling the dry river bed was a spring coming from the rock.
Very historical and the buildings have been kept immaculate.
We did the tour which was very informative and cheap.
Not far from town and lots of parking.
Nice cafe and park surroundings.
Good food and a good selection of souvenirs.Written 11 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Mark EWhitianga, New Zealand802 contributionsWe'd been through here 15 years ago and I don't think anything had changed.
It was for our friends benefit we visited here.
There are a range of reptiles on display and Terry the Crocodile out back.
They do bring out some of the lizards etc for a lecture and you can hold them. We didn't hang around for that.
Unfortunately we thought the guys on duty the day we were there were not interested in us or had other things on their minds. At one stage we had the full run of the place, no staff on site.
If you haven't been or haven't been up close to snakes etc you may enjoy the visit.Written 11 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Mark EWhitianga, New Zealand802 contributionsThis was our last stop on our West MacDonnell ranges day trip.
There is good parking.
Good footpath.
Lovely scenery.
If you are patient at the right time you will see the Rock Wallabies on the rock fall on the opposite side.
There was a lot of water in the gap this time, the most I've ever seen.
There must have been a lot of rain recently and 2 days after we left Alice Springs the road out to this area was closed due to flooding near Ellery Creek.Written 11 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Mark EWhitianga, New Zealand802 contributionsLovely drive up the hill commemorating the fallen and wars over the years that Australia has fought in.
Good parking.
Just a few steps up to the cenataph and viewing area.
Great views over Alice Springs out to The Gap and MacDonnell Ranges.
Well worth a drive up.
Lest we Forget, we will remember them.Written 11 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Jenny DKalamunda, Australia13 contributionsWe liked this caravan site because it offered power and water hookup with an amenities block (toilet, shower, washing machine) close by for a reasonable price, and it was about 8 km out of town which is a plus here. While basic (as described on the website), it was good value for money.Written 20 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Mark EWhitianga, New Zealand802 contributionsStunning place, well worth the drive out from Alice Springs.
Great swimming spot.
I worked in Alice 45years ago and this was the weekend spot in summer for a swim and BBQ.
Stunning scenery.Written 11 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Scott GWashington DC, DC448 contributionsThe outback scenery is ruggedly lovely. You can do some easy-to-moderate hiking. When we were there the cafe wasn't open, and we didn't see any rock wallabies (though we save "evidence" of them), however, a chance to explore the outback when you're in Alice Springs is, in my opinion, a must do.Written 10 December 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Victoria Beale3 contributionsJohnno took my sister & I on a trip of a lifetime to Palm Valley 4 wheel driving in a rear wheel drive vehicle! He was awesome sharing his knowledge & understanding of the stunning region. Friendly, funny, well read & entirely enjoyable during the whole day. What an adventure for 2 septuagenarians. Thank you Johnno for creating wonderful memories for us. NB Johnno was extremely thoughtful in providing details of what the trip included & times of arrival & departure from each stop.Written 25 August 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Mark EWhitianga, New Zealand802 contributionsStopped in here for lunch on our way to Uluru and Yulara.
Had a good crack up, our friends asked if the did Cappuccino coffee and the reply was - we make black coffee, if you want it white, we put a bit of milk in it and it comes with attitude. If you want tea, it comes the same way.
I'd been waiting for that a long time travelling through the Outback. I was surprised how many roadhouses in the wapwaps had coffee machines.
Real Outback style roadhouse.
Fuel available.
Full bar.
Camping ground.Written 11 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - AliGSydney, Australia53 contributionsJuly 2024 - Driving an Isuzu MUX towing a hybrid pop up van with treg hitch
This area had approx 5mm of rain about 1.5 weeks ago
From Maryvale Rd - turn off to Chambers Pillar Rd for 43km
One road in/out
Collect firewood if you want a fire (some red gums dropped limbs in the rocky creek bed area giving you some good burning fuel) as closer to the pillar you can’t collect once through the gates
Loose rocks, sand and corrugations most of the way so air down the tyres
Saw the grader working on our way out so last section was superb
About 10km out from Chambers Pillar, very steep jump up (low range with diff locks on), deep ruts and very slow “walking” over the hill then descent - it was all about wheel placement and proper speed management
Approx 9km out - deep corrugations, sand driving - low gear - lowered air pressure more to cater for dunes
Flag on top of car if possible as it’s one car width at the top of the hills and you can’t see what is coming
About 6km out - sandy sometimes deep corrugations in places - slow going
2 gates to open and close - be aware of cattle on the road and some huge healthy looking camels
2nd gate is to the pillar campground area
Bush campground first - approx 2km to chambers pillar - individual fire pits, one long drop toilet and was very quiet
Pillar campground had individual fire pits and a long drop toilet, spaces were closer together than the bush campgroundWritten 18 July 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Mark EWhitianga, New Zealand802 contributionsWe just visited Emily Gap.
Good parking.
This was the first time I'd seen water in the gap.
We couldn't get to the Aboriginal art further in the gap.
The wild figs weren't ripe either.
No wallabies or kangaroos this time either.Written 11 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Donna DAdelaide, Australia176 contributionsWe had a small group on our tour only 10 but it was fun. Wear sunscreen and check the weather as we got caught in a dust storm. You can get pickup from your hotel which is absolutely awesome. Some wildlife to see on our ride as well. Great afternoonWritten 26 September 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
