Our first recommendation would be the Desert Park. It beautifully represents three main environments (sand country, woodlands and desert rivers) in Central Australia and a huge variety of flora and fauna including birds, a fabulous nocturnal house and a new Dingo enclosure.
Our favourite however is the bird show which I happened to go to today with Scarlet and Mac. It is so good. Even though I have been many times now I am always left in awe. I have to admit I am a bit of a twitcher but it is a wonderful way to connect with the magic of nature. The bird show happens twice daily at 10am and 3.30pm. If you are wondering what to do Friday afternoon before the wedding go see Cam do the show - its awesome!! Entry fee to the park is $25.
Telegraph Station is beautiful and the heritage precinct interesting. Tours are available. The walk there from town is beautiful and takes a good 1 hour round trip. Our friends Clarke and Juzzy run the Trail Station cafe there where you can buy coffee, snacks and meals.
Those feeling more adventurous can hire a mountain bike from the cafe and check out our incredible new trails!
Other attractions in town include the Reptile Centre where you can see a crocodile, pig nosed turtles and plenty of snakes, the Pioneer Women's Hall of Fame, Araluen Art Gallery, and Museum.
Out of town we have the East and West Macdonnell Ranges which are spectacular - intersected by gorges of which some house permanent water holes. The favourite spots are Palm Valley and the chain of pools walk at John Hayes Waterhole. other beautiful places are Ellery Creek Bighole, Ormiston Gorge, Glen Helen, Red Bank Gorge, and Trephina Gorge.
A lot of people come to Alice not to see Alice at all but as a stepping stone to the famous Uluru (Ayres Rock), Kata Juta (The Olgas) and Watarrka (Kings Canyon). It is interesting to note that these places are over 450kms away from Alice!
No comments:
Post a Comment