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| Alice Springs Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Alice Springs Alice Springs Alice Springs. Isn’t that one of those names that runs away with your imagination? As was to be expected, the town is not called after young sparkling Alice jumping in the air. However, it is called after an Alice, Alice Todd, the wife of Charles Todd. In 1865, the two of them came to Australia to set up the first telegraph line. The area was large and unpopulated. During an expedition in the area, they came across a river with a waterhole in it. This waterhole was called Alice Springs and this is the site where a telegraph repeater station was founded. Some years later, the station moved to a neighbouring town that got, and still bears, the name Alice Springs. Because of its central location and its nearby red-coloured rock-formations and the red-sand desert area, the town is also called the Red Centre. It is a nice place to stay and it has, despite its flock of tourists, been able to maintain its authentic character. The town itself has some interesting sights to explore, such as the telegraph station, the botanical garden and the Spencer and Gillen museum. It is also a good place from which to explore the outback with its camel farms, the famous Ayers Rock (respectfully called Uluru, it's original Aboriginal name) and several nature parks. Maybe you are more familiar with Alice Springs than you know. This is the town where ‘Priscilla, Queen of the Desert’ did some groovy dancing. This is also the place where you can check out the Royal Flying Doctors Base, the medical service that lends medical assistance to those that live at remote places. And yes indeed, it was the inspiration for the famous television series. (However, don't be disappointed when you don't bump into doctor Tom or nurse Kate.) ___________Sights Edit This There are several places in Alice Springs worth a visit. Trace the history of the first telegraph station in the red centre or find out for yourself whether the ‘Flying Doctors’ have anything to do with the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Besides that, Alice Springs is located centrally and a good place to set off for exploration of the bush and the desert. There are several nature parks nearby. This is also the area where you'll find the famous Ayers Rock. [Add Sight] School of the Air Edit This This school provides an educational service for about 150 kids in Central Australia. Besides formal education, they are taught all sorts of practicalities concerned with living in the country side. type: Hotspots World66 rating: [rate it] Telegraph Station Historical Reserve Edit This This is the place just outside Alice Springs where the first telegraph station was built (not in the least because of the continual water-supply by the springs). Later, the telegraph station was moved to the town. You can pay a visit to the former station, located at a ten miles’ distance from Alice Springs. The surroundings lend themselves admirably to the purpose of exploring the outback. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Anzac Hill Edit This You must walk up Anzac Hill and enjoy the sunset from the top! My photos are spectacular and it's a lovely way to spend the early evening, albeit with many other people. type: Hotspots World66 rating: [rate it] Olive Pink Botanic Garden Edit This The purpose of this botanical garden, founded by Miss Olive Muriel Pink, is to increase the awareness of the importance of Australia’s flora. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] address: Tuncks Road tel: 08 89522154 Transport Heritage Centre Edit This type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Old Timers Folk Museum Edit This type: general World66 rating: [rate it] The Mecca Date Garden Edit This type: general World66 rating: [rate it] The Spencer & Gillen Museum Edit This Nice collection of natural history geology and Aboriginal culture. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] ___________Nightlife and Entertainment Edit This Although the film 'Priscilla, Queen of the Desert' was partly shot here and one of the tracks on the fellow cd is called 'I Love the Nightlife', it might not have to do a lot with Alice Springs. You'll mostly have to do it with the nightlife that takes its course in the bars. Bojangle's Bar and Saloon are among the best. Feeling hot, dry, dusty? You gotta go to Bo's! Contributors July 05, 2005 change by giorgio Display all or display just: Bars & Cafes Dancing Show best rated on top | Show in alphabetical order [Add Entertainment place] Jolly Swagman Coffee Shop Edit This type: Bars & Cafes World66 rating: [rate it] address: John Cummings Plaza 10 tel: 08 8952 3633 Rattle 'n Hum Edit This type: Dancing World66 rating: [rate it] address: Todd Street Swingers Café Edit This type: Bars & Cafes World66 rating: [rate it] address: Gregory Tce 71 tel: 08 8952 9291 Bar Doppio Edit This type: Bars & Cafes World66 rating: [rate it] address: Fan Arcade, Todd Mall tel: 08 8952 6525 The Cage Nightclub Edit This type: Dancing World66 rating: [rate it] address: Alice Plaza Todd Mall tel: 08 8953 3033 Red Dog Australian Café Edit This type: Bars & Cafes World66 rating: [rate it] address: Todd Mall 64 tel: 08 8953 1353 Alice Junction Tavern Edit This type: Dancing World66 rating: [rate it] address: Palm Circuit Red Rock Café Edit This type: Bars & Cafes World66 rating: [rate it] address: Todd Mall tel: 08 8952 9291 Di Dee's Edit This type: Bars & Cafes World66 rating: [rate it] address: Reg Harris Lane 2 tel: 08 8952 1966 Cuz’s Café Edit This type: Bars & Cafes World66 rating: [rate it] address: Gap Road 25 tel: 08 8953 1532 La Cafetiere Edit This type: Bars & Cafes World66 rating: [rate it] address: Todd Mall 58 tel: 08 8952 8836 Dingoes Café Edit This type: Bars & Cafes World66 rating: [rate it] address: Todd St 95 tel: 08 8952 5188 ___________Festivals Edit This Bareback Bronc Riding Bareback Bronc Riding Rodeo Wild The 2005 Alice Springs, Rodeo in the Outback August 20th, 2005 - Blatherskite Park The Alice Springs Rodeo Week starts on August 14th and goes through to the 20th. Activities are planned all over town, including a barbq at Melanka's backpackers (Wednesday) and a free rodeo day the Todd mall (Thursday) where there will be autographs, face painting, event demonstrations, giveaways and more. For the 'over 18' crowd there is Calendar Cowboys on the Catwalk (Thursday night) at the Party Bar, and LIVE Broadcasts at Bojangles Saloon all week long, plus a Calcutta on Friday night. The actual rodeo is on Saturday night - free bus service from town, gates open at 4pm action starts at 6pm. Blatherskite Park. www.rodeowild.com.au |