9 days in Alice Springs & Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park Itinerary

Situated right in the heart of Australia, Alice Springs serves as an urban oasis deep within the country’s parched, desert-like Red Center.

On the 2nd (Fri), examine the collection at Road Transport Hall of Fame, brush up on your military savvy at Alice Springs RSL War Museum, then contemplate the long history of Alice Springs Telegraph Station Historical Reserve, and finally identify plant and animal life at Alice Springs Desert Park. Keep things going the next day: explore the striking landscape of Corroboree Rock Conservation Area and then look for all kinds of wild species at Alice Springs Reptile Centre.

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Cairns to Alice Springs is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Cairns in August, you will find days in Alice Springs are little chillier (27°C), and nights are much colder (5°C). On the 3rd (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park.

For quintessential Outback scenery and culture, you can't beat a holiday in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, a World Heritage Site.

Get a sense of the local culture at Kuniya Walk and Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre. Step out of the city life by going to Kata Tjuta and Uluru. There's still lots to do: head outdoors with Walpa Gorge, view the masterpieces at Walkatjara Art, go for a walk through Lungkata Walk, and don't miss a visit to Anangu Uwankaraku Punu Aboriginal corporation.

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Do a combination of taxi and flight from Alice Springs to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. August in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park sees daily highs of 27°C and lows of 6°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 8th (Thu) to allow time for travel back home.