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The gorges were amazing. Was too busy looking at other things we didn’t get to Uluṟu. I could’ve spent another week and gone out again. Sporties was hands down the best place to eat. Parrtjima was fabulous. Went to the Races at Ladbrokes Pioneer park, free entry was a great day out for the whole family.

The weather and scenery were wonderful this November 2021. I love the East MacDonnell ranges with Trephina Gorge and Jessie and Emily Gap as well as the Ross River Homestead. Driving out to Ormiston Gorge and Standley Chasm in the West MacDonnell ranges was amazing with the scenery as well. We could not get in due to flood waters but the flowers and greenery were such a bonus, I will do those next time. Got to Simpsons Gap a couple of times. It is very easy to get around Alice Springs in a car. Love Olive Pink Botanic Gardens and the Desert Park as well as the Womens Museum, Old AS Goal and the Royal Flying Doctor. Did the nocturnal tour at the Desert Park and I highly recommend it, it was so interesting and different. The arid plant life in and around Alice Springs were amazing.

Epilogue Lounge offered great food, breakfast for us and wonderful coffee. Access to the West MacDonnell Ranges a must road trip to gorges and swimming waterholes. Many attractions in Alice Springs are worth seeing, depending on your demographic and interest and literature is available widely from which to make your choice. Big4 MacDonnell Range Holiday Park offers a wide accommodation style, beautiful pools and is a well run. Caravan and cabin facilities are tops and very comfortable.

Police sirens, hopeless looking people, and run down hotels coloured our experience but there’s plenty of great things to see and so. We enjoyed the experiences but hated the vibe of the town. Had a particularly awful stay at The Diplomat Hotel. We didn’t sleep a wink on Saturday (hoon time). Loved the Women’s Museum, the art gallery and the transport museum. We also loved walks in the ranges about going out to Hermannsburg.

I absolutely love Alice Springs. It is a very interesting place and there's lots to see that is so beautiful. The West MacDonnells are a must as is the Desert Park and the Olive Pink Botanic Gardens. The landscapes within easy reach of the town itself are something every Australian should see. It's even possible to do a day trip to Uluru and Kata Tjuta from Alice. If you're interested in birds, it's a paradise. There is also much to see for those interested in First Nations culture and the development of Australia and the place Alice Springs played in that. There is the Araluen Cultural Centre, the Strehlow and Central Australian Museum and great pizzas from Roberto's. Alice is an easy place to get around and there are companies that can take you to the many places of interest, including Palm Valley, Hermannsburg and so on. A great little town.

Alive Springs is a wonderful place to explore and relive some of our history, old and new. You will fill up a 5 to 7 day stay, depending on the self drive or paid tours you go on. Like visiting any new place - Do your research first and have a bucket list of the things that will interest you there.