Located in Central Australia, Alice Springs holds way more than what meets the eye. The city offers art in the form of galleries of Indigenous art, wildlife parks, and museums that will leave you inspired. The rich heritage and art are accompanied by reputable hospitality in terms of dining experiences, accommodation options, and also simply the warmth that the locals reflect. If art, cuisine, and friendly locals are your thing, you will love Alice Springs. Explore the heart of Australia with our Australia trip packages, ensuring a well-rounded and immersive journey through the cultural and natural wonders that Alice Springs has to offer.
The city conducts an array of events every year that you can be a part of and understand the locals and their culture better like the beautiful fireworks, displays of art and crafts, performances during the annual city festival called Alice Show. When in Alice Springs there's plenty to discover and explore. You could park in the middle of no where and stargaze the beautiful night sky, take a balloon ride and see the sunrise or pick a team and cheer for them at the Rugby League match on a fine saturday afternoon.
There are direct non stop and one stop flights from most Indian cities to Sydney International Airport. Some of the frequent operators include Qantas Airlines and Jetstar Airways. After landing at Sydney you can take a 3 hour direct flight to Alice Springs.
DEPARTURE | DURATION | LOWEST ROUND TRIP DEALS |
Delhi | 12h, Direct | Rs 33,200 |
Mumbai | 16h, 1 stop | Rs 28,900 |
Chennai | 15h, 1 stop | Rs 18,500 |
Bangalore | 15h, 1 stop | Rs 27,500 |
Hyderabad | 16h, 1 stop | Rs 19,400 |
Koklata | 14h, 1 stop | Rs 26,400 |
Cochin | 16h, 1 stop | Rs 17,500 |
Trichy | 16h, 1 stop | Rs 18,100 |
There are convenient flight routes from Alice Springs to other cities like Bali, Auckland, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore to help you extend your holiday. Some of thhe popular flight operators in the area are Qantas Airline and Jetstar airways.
Alice Springs has a well connected bus network serviced by the government contracted bus operators and managed by Northern Territory Department of Lands and Planning Public Transport Division. These busses on all days except sundays and public holidays. You can buy a per trip paper ticket in cash after boarding the bus which costs 350 INR and enables unlimited travel throughout the day until the last service. You can also alternatively opt for a Tap and Ride card for weekly transport concessions.
For airport transfer you can either hire a taxi or book a private hire car. For hiring a taxi simply call Alice Springs Taxis on 13 1008 or approach the airport desk for guidance.
Alice Springs enables travellers to avail weekly and flexi passes with the Touch and Ride card. The card is a prepaid travel pass that enables travellers to make cashless payment and also enjoy unlimited rides for a period of 7 days at a cost of 1005 INR.
Renting a car can be a great way to explore Alice Springs at a comfortable pace and the beautiful backdrops come as an added bonus. The easiest and cheapest place to rent a car is at the airport. While most car rentals may offer you drooling discounts if you keep the car for longer, it's best to add insurance. Make sure to abide by the road-rules in sydney as any violation with regard to speed-limit may lead to penalty. Some of the popular car rentals include Avis, Hertz, Europcar and Thrifty.
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