Images
and Maps of Alice Springs, Ayers Rock and the Red Centre, Northern
Territory.
Most visitors to central
Australia come to see Ayers Rock (Uluru in the local Aboriginal
language) and are pleasantly surprised at the number of other
natural and historical attractions in this harsh yet beautiful
region.
The second largest town
in the NT, Alice Springs is still a small town. Yet it
has all major services and boasts a casino, several museums,
golf courses and even a vineyard.
The Alice is also a major
stop ffor The Ghan train service from Adelaide to Darwin,
named in honour of Afghan camel drivers who provided the
first inland freight service in the 1800's.
The area around Alice Springs is dotted with gorges
and ranges many with unique ecosystems amongst the ancient
rocks such as at Palm Valley.
Standley Chasm
Aboriginal art and
artefacts at one of the many galleries in Alice Springs.
Ayers
Rock and Yulara Service and Accommodation Village.
Kata
Tjuta (many heads) was formally called The Olgas and is only
about 20 kms from Uluru. The hills are enchanting and offer
some interesting walk trails and unique photographic opportunities.
