Top Alice Springs Nature and Wildlife

Enjoy an authentic desert adventure right in the heart of Australia, as you ride a camel close to Alice Springs. Mount up for a thrilling circuit along red sand tracks and forest trails; and spot wild kangaroos and wallabies from your unique vantage point. Finally, stop for a memorable photo against a dramatic backdrop of the Western MacDonell Ranges.

Explore the plants, animals, and people of the desert during a self-guided visit to Alice Springs Desert Park. Learn about the arid regions of central Australia from interpretative displays and daily talks by the staff. Find out who resides in a waterhole and which critters come out at night, among other fun facts.

Discover the plants, animals, and people of Australia’s central desert environments during an evening tour of the Alice Springs Desert Park. Your guide leads you on a nighttime walking tour that allows you to see creatures such as echidna and mala (rufous-hare wallaby) as they become active after dark.

Experience the majestic, Dreamtime landscapes of Australia’s Red Centre with this 3-day tour from Alice Springs to Ayers Rock. Witness an unforgettable sunset and sunrise over Uluru and explore the mythical formations of Kata Tjuta. Take an optional camel ride, explore Aboriginal history at the Mutitjulu waterhole and take a guided walk along the spectacular rim of Kings Canyon.

Explore the West MacDonnell Ranges on a full-day tour from Alice Springs. Travel with an expert guide to highlights such as Simpsons Gap, Ormiston Gorge, Ochre Pits, Standley Chasm, Ellery Creek and Glen Helen. Have time to enjoy the region's natural beauty and capture photo ops of the Australian Outback as you hike into rock canyons, discover hidden waterholes and view historical sites. Chances to swim and hike along the way

Want to see the Red Centre's greatest natural attractions in under three days? Easy. Jump on this trip and you'll get to admire Uluru by sunrise and sunset, explore the natural wonders of Kings Canyon – the Lost City, Amphitheatre, Garden of Eden and North and South Walls – and weave through the gigantic boulders and gullies of Kata Tjuta. Experience the heart of the Red Centre with the best guides in the business who know the culture, people and Outback like the back of their hand. Spend you days gaining a deeper understanding into the spiritual importance of Uluru and its surrounds, and your nights camping on Australia’s red earth and dining under the stars.

Travel by 4WD-vehicle through the heart of the Red Centre on a 3-day tour of Uluru (Ayers Rock), Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) and Kings Canyon. Have the option to include a Sounds of Silence Dinner after seeing the sunrise and set over two of Australia's most iconic landmarks, Uluru and Kata Tjuta, both UNESCO World Heritage sites. Stay overnight in 4.5-star hotels and complete your tour in either Alice Springs or Ayers Rock. This small-group tour is limited to 6 participants for a more personalized experience

Explore the East MacDonnell Ranges in depth on this small-group day tour. Departing from Alice Springs, go off road in a 4WD to explore remote locations, spot wildlife, and learn about local history. Visit Trephina Gorge, the Emily and Jessie Gaps Nature Park, Corroboree Rock, and much more. Includes lunch.

Explore the West MacDonnell Ranges on a day trip from Alice Springs Marvel at the majestic Ormiston Gorge on a hike and relax at Ormiston Waterhole Visit the Ochre Pits and swim at the picturesque Ellery Creek Big Hole