Alice Springs
Central Australian city
Alice Springs is a town in Australia's Northern Territory, located near the continent's geographic center.
Often called simply "Alice," it serves as a gateway to the outback and Uluru.
The remote desert town functions as a regional hub: We flew into Alice Springs before driving to the rock.
Sandstone formation in Australia's center
- Ayers RockMassive Australian sandstone formation
- desertTo leave behind completely
- aridDevoid of water
- bushMulti-stemmed woody plant
wilderness · aboriginal · dingo · kangaroo · emu · spinifex · gibber · wattle
Australian federal territory
- Central AustraliaContinental interior region
- Tropic of CapricornSouthern solstice latitude marker
Separated from others
- outpostRemote military station
- off-the-gridWithout municipal utilities
- farawayAt great distance
- sparseThinly scattered or distributed
rugged · harsh · frontier · distance · self-reliance · satellite town · supply runs · resilience
Devoid of water
- scorchingExtremely hot, burning
- heatwaveProlonged abnormally high temperatures
- dryFree from moisture
- droughtProlonged water scarcity
evaporation · sunstroke · dehydration · cool nights · desert climate · clear skies · low humidity · intense sun
Intended arrival point
- sightseeingVisiting places of interest
- adventureRisky exciting undertaking
- backpackingSelf-supported wilderness travel
- hikingRecreational trail walking
attractions · excursions · tour guides · accommodation · itinerary · hot air balloon · camel ride · aboriginal art
Uluru
Sandstone formation in Australia's center
- Ayers RockMassive Australian sandstone formation
- desertTo leave behind completely
- aridDevoid of water
bush · wilderness · aboriginal · dingo · kangaroo · emu · spinifex · gibber · wattle · billabong
Northern Territory
Australian federal territory
- Central AustraliaContinental interior region
- Tropic of CapricornSouthern solstice latitude marker
isolated
Separated from others
- outpostRemote military station
- off-the-gridWithout municipal utilities
- farawayAt great distance
sparse · rugged · harsh · frontier · distance · self-reliance · satellite town · supply runs · resilience · vastness
arid
Devoid of water
drought · evaporation · sunstroke · dehydration · cool nights · desert climate · clear skies · low humidity · intense sun · seasonal flooding
destination
Intended arrival point
- sightseeingVisiting places of interest
- adventureRisky exciting undertaking
- backpackingSelf-supported wilderness travel
hiking · attractions · excursions · tour guides · accommodation · itinerary · hot air balloon · camel ride · aboriginal art · cultural tours
- Outback PlacesNorseman, Leonora, Uluru, Kimberley, Elliott
- Outback TownsKatherine
- Arrernte cultureDreaming, Dreamtime, songlines, moiety, totems
- AustraliaSydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane, Canberra
- Australian Geographystates, territories, New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland
- Desert CitiesAbu Dhabi, Dubai, Riyadh, Doha, Las Vegas
Alice SpringsSydney
New South Wales capital
Melbourne · coastal cities · Cairns · Darwin · Brisbane
Alice SpringsCairns
Northeastern Australian coastal city
Tasmania · temperate zones · green belt · Darwin · Hobart