Top Alice Springs Outdoor Activities

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.

Sometimes driving through a small part of the Australian Outback isn’t enough. See the desert from above on a morning hot-air balloon ride. This tour from Alice Springs gets you up in the air near dawn for a scenic ride. Spot wildlife, including the elusive Red Kangaroo, from above, take in views of the landscape, and enjoy sparkling wine afterward.

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.

Take a full-day detour from Alice Springs to visit Palm Valley — a fertile oasis in the midst of the Outback that’s accessible only by 4WD vehicle. See ancient rock formations and spring-fed pools, and enjoy a picnic lunch in Finke Gorge National Park. Learn about the area’s indigenous history with a visit to the Aboriginal community of Hermannsburg, where you can tour the town mission and a local painter’s home.

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.

The MacDonnell Ranges are an ideal place to see rare desert wildlife, gorges, and watering holes—they are also conveniently located closer to Alice Springs than popular Uluru. This makes it easier to see a lot of the ranges in one day, as this tour does. Make more than half a dozen stops at watering holes, gorges, and archeological sites, and take advantage of provided meals and transport from your hotel.

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

Head to Palm Valley from Alice Springs to explore an Aboriginal community and a beautiful oasis in the outback. Visit the historic town of Hermannsburg with its historic buildings and Aboriginal art gallery before heading to the Cycad Gorge for a nature walk around the oasis. Enjoy a picnic lunch at the Kalaranga Lookout and take in the views of the MacDonnell Ranges just as the sun sets behind them.

Immerse yourself in the mythical desert landscape of the Outback on this 2-day tour from Alice Springs. Witness an awe-inspiring sunset and sunrise over Uluru (Ayers Rock) and admire the majestic rock formations of Kata Tjuta. Delve into aboriginal history at the Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre and come face-to-face with ancient rock art at the Mutitjulu waterhole. Travel by comfortable coach, and stay overnight your choice of accommodation near Ayers Rock.

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

Outback Elite Tour’s Rainbow Valley Sunset Tour is like no other, over there you will experience one of the most magnificent sunset in Central Australia

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.

Get off the beaten track with a veteran driver/guide on this small-group 4WD adventure that whisks you from your accommodation direct to the Red Centre. Yet 4WD doesn’t mean roughing it: enjoy air-conditioning and three gourmet meals as you check off the surreal rock formations of Chambers Pillar, Rainbow Valley, and Mushroom Rock. Along the way, see ancient carvings, explore an Aboriginal art center, and watch a radiant sunset.

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.

Outback Elite Tour’s Rainbow Valley Private Sunset Tour is like no other, over there you will experience one of the most magnificent sunset in Central Australia. This tour is the ideal solution for single, couples or group of friends for a fully personalised experience. Travel in style at your own pace enjoying the comfort of a modern 4WD vehicle.

Instead of just a day trip from Adelaide to Kangaroo Island, double your fun with an overnight tour that provides more time to enjoy its natural spoils. Check out pristine beaches, look for wildlife like kangaroos, koalas and seals, go sandboarding, and visit natural attractions like Remarkable Rocks, Stokes Bay and Flinders Chase National Park. One night shared accommodation is included at Vivonne Bay Lodge, where you can take advantage of the nearby beach, biking or kayaking; upgrade to a private room if you wish. This island getaway is limited to 20 people. 

Get off the beaten track on this 4WD adventure and see places in Central Australia that are missed by many visitors. In a small group of no more than four people, head into the rugged Finke Gorge National Park to Palm Valley. See Australia's only palm trees, ancient rock formations, and more, and visit the Aboriginal community at Hermannsburg.

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

The panoramic landscapes of the West MacDonnell Ranges are extraordinary for their immensity and array of sunburnt oranges, maroons and purples. View spectacular outback scenery and take photos as we travel along through magnificent Outback Country, stopping at the many historic locations. As we depart town, we will stop at the historical Flynn’s Grave Memorial. Enjoy beautiful walks at both Simpsons Gap and Standley Chasm.