In its brief 125-year history, Alice Springs has gone from a simple telegraph station on the Overland Telegraph Line (OTL) to a modern town and major supply centre for the region. Lying 3 kms to the south of the Telegraph station, the town was earlier called Stuart. In 1929 when the first railway from Adelaide reached Stuart, it became a major terminus centre. The Telegraph Station situated next to a permanent waterhole (named Alice Spring after Charles Todd's wife) closed and the Post Office was relocated to Stuart in 1932. The town was then renamed Alice Springs in 1933. To visit this fascinating city, join us on Travel to Alice Springs.
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With the current population of 28,000, Alice Springs today is a much-visited destination in Central Australia. The city is a compact and uniform grid just five streets wide, bounded by the usually dry Todd River on one side and the Stuart Hwy on the other. For many visitors the Alice is a place to relax and replenish supplies after a number of days on road.
It is tempting to rush off to many other bigger attractions nearby but it's worth spending a few days seeking out the reminders of the Centre's pioneering days. A visitor's delight, Alice Springs has numerous tourist destinations to keep you enthralled in your visit. The highlight of the centre is the Alice Springs Desert Park that represents region's unique flora and fauna. | The Royal Flying Doctor Service Base, Alice Springs Reptile Centre, School of the Air, the Telegraph Station and the Anzac Hill are some of the places that are a must visit in the region. The 10 days annual Alice Springs Festival is a major crowd puller of the city. This unique event showcases the community's visual and performing artists adding excitement to the culturally rich city of Alice Springs. For witnessing such grandeurs, join us on Travel to Alice Springs. |
