Alice Springs is the best place to visit and to stay for a few nights if you’re looking to explore the Red Desert. The town is the biggest in central Australia and is also the closest to Uluru.

You can do a day trip from Alice Springs down to Uluru or do a few multi day to explore the Red Desert.

With many opportunities to do in and around Alice Springs, it’s safe to say it’s worth visiting this outback town in the Northern Territory.

What can I expect from a day tour to Uluru?

You can expect a lot of adventure and an incredible sunset when doing a day tour of Uluru. It’s an early start and is about a five hour drive to Uluru. You can enjoy a small breakfast on the coach and get in a nap before arriving.

On the way, you’ll stop off at Erldunda Roadhouse and have the chance to look at incredible Aboriginal art. When arriving in Uluru, you’ll enjoy some lunch before going to see Kata Tjuta, the large domed rock formations.

The next stop is at the Aboriginal Cultural Centre before going on a walk to see the Walpa Gorge.

Finally, the highlight of the tour happens when you watch the sunset over Uluru. You’ll get to enjoy a glass of bubbles and dinner before heading back to Alice Springs.

What is a good multi day trip I can do from Alice Springs?

One of the most popular multi day trips is a three day two night Red Centre tour. The three days are full of adventure and you will see so much of the Red Centre. You can expect to see a lot of fascinating Aboriginal artwork inside galleries and ancient rock art galleries.

Be prepared for all the different kinds of guided walks, one being the Uluru Base Walk. You’ll spend one of the mornings exploring Kata Tjuta and doing the Valley of the Winds walk too. Another key walk is through Kings Canyon, this is where you’ll see the beautiful Garden of Eden!

The most exciting part of this tour is experiencing the sunrise and sunset over Uluru at one of the best viewing platforms in the area!

What can I do in Alice Springs?

Aside from remarkable tours from Alice Springs, there’s a lot you can do in the outback town. A popular activity is watching the sunrise from a hot air balloon! You’ll be able to see kangaroos, camels, and brumbies waking up to the sunrise.

Or you can visit the Reptile Centre and get close to all kinds of reptiles from goannas and frill necked lizards.

Alice Springs has so much adventure to do in and around the outback town in the Territory.