THE RED CENTRE Uluru is an Australian icon for a reason. It’s utterly mesmeric as the colours change at sunrise and sundown, while the 10.6km base walk around it shows off a million looks beyond the standard postcard image. Shorter walks are available too, with some ranger-guided to provide cultural and geological insight. Uluru has become such an attraction that a whole host of activities are available nearby. The likes of camel rides, the Sounds of Silence outdoor dining and stargazing experience, dot painting workshops and scenic helicopter flights can be packaged together. This means would-be flying visits can easily be turned into all-action multi-day stays. Self-drive visits or tours can also be arranged to the other natural wonders of the region – the evocative rock domes of Kata Tjuta and the breathtakingly steep walls of King’s Canyon. Both have sensational walking routes. Quirky and historic Alice Springs, however, is the major hub of the Red Centre – and it can be used as a base for trips lesser-heralded desert delights. These include an al fresco dip in Ormston Gorge’s picturesque watering hole, exploring
the towering cliffs of the West Macdonnell Ranges and zipping around a working cattle station with Outback Quad Adventures. The city has a strong creative vibe, and the likes of
the Araluen Arts Centre are ideal for learning about contemporary art. The Telegraph Station Historic Reserve is the spot for delving into Alice’s pioneering past, and mountain bike tours leave from there, while the Royal Flying Doctor Service Visitor Centre shows off the extraordinary work of the medics who look after remote outback outposts. Alice also offers a wildlife fix. The Alice Springs Desert
Park plays home to rare reptiles and marsupials that have adapted to central Australian conditions, while the as-seen- on-TV Kangaroo Sanctuary offers a chance to get close to orphaned red kangaroos.
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