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MacDonnell Ranges
Alice Springs is set amongst the MacDonnell ranges that can be visited as a day trip. A
good view is from Anzac Hill. The MacDonnell Ranges run both east and west of Alice
Springs. To the west there are a number of places to stop and include Simpson’s Gap.
Standley Chasm and the Finke Gorge National Park. To the east is Emily Gap, Trephina
Gorge Nature park, Arltunga Historic Reserve, Ruby Gap Nature Park and N’Dhala
Gorge.
Museum of Central Australia
Located at Alice Springs Cultural Precinct, this museum has collections of geological
displays associated with the outback. Memorial Avenue.
Telegraph Station Historical Reserve
This is a true oasis in the harsh, brown, arid outback. Set around a water hole, there are
lush lawns and gardens to meander through at your leisure. There are displays of
historical bush telegraph equipment, blacksmith displays, original bush tucker cooking,
camels, hiking trails, gift shop and cafe. There is plenty to do and see here , the reserve is
located 4km from the city. Stuart Highway.
Territory Craft Gallery
Not only can you view the displays of local arts and crafts but you can make purchases as
well. Located in the Cultural Precinct.
Darwin
Darwin, Australia is a long way from everywhere. Because of its isolation, it is a city
frequently omitted from the itineraries of visitors, but many believe that the ‘Top End’, as
the northern half of the Territory is known, is the best part of Australia. Darwin is a base
for the Kakadu and Litchfield national parks.
Darwin is a place of sunshine, beaches and hectic nightlife. Darwin has a pleasant relaxed
atmosphere. Darwin is a European city, but there are people here from many different
ethnic backgrounds and a large Aboriginal population. Darwin has a tropical climate, and
therefore no summer and winter, but instead a wet season from November until April and
a dry season from May until October.
Darwin was badly damaged during World War 2, rebuilt and then destroyed a second
time with the Cyclone Tracery that struck on Christmas Eve 1974. Darwin was rebuilt
and has resulted in a well designed Central Business District with parks and outdoor
malls.
Darwin sits on a peninsula and the CBD in the south eastern area of Darwin. The
Esplanade and Lamerro Beach are on the western edge. The backpacker area is on
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