Northern Territory

Red Centre - Introduction

The two main centres for exploring the Red Centre are Alice Springs in the north east of the area and Uluru (Ayers Rock) in the south west. Nearby to Uluru is Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) and the immediate region is now the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park.

Between Uluru and Alice are three major national parks and areas of great interest. The West MacDonnell Ranges, a huge area which extends beyond the park boundaries, the Finke Gorge National Park which includes the spectacular Palm Valley, Watarrka (Kings Canyon) National Park with international standard accommodation offered by the Kings Canyon Resort.

We have split the Red Centre regions into five sub regions - Alice Springs and nearby, the West MacDonnell Ranges, plus Finke Gorge, Watarrka, and Uluru-Kata Tjuta national parks.

Map link: For an Adobe pdf map of the Red Centre produced by the Central Australia Tourism Association, click www.centralaustraliantourism.com(map) - then hit the 'Back' button to return to this page.

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Bamurru Plains Luxury and style in the bush - 9 safari suites with all creature comforts, set on the edge of the Mary River floodplains close to Kakadu and where birdlife and wildlife abounds	Comfort Suites Trinity Beach Club A modern 4 star complex close to the beach with 35 one and two bedroom fully self-contained apartments set around a large dining cabana and a pool in tropical gardens
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Outback Immersions (Gecko Tours & Canoeing) Nature based experiences - canoeing, kayaking, walking or 4WD touring in the northern Australian Wilderness. Genuine eco touring with minimal environmental impact	Contiki Holidays Contiki is all about hanging out with people your own age - young, passionate 18-35 year olds from all over the planet, all their own unique perspective of fun

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Looking down into Kings Canyon © Tourism NT

Travel and accommmodation options in the NT including in the Red Centre

Glen Helen Gorge, West MacDonnell Ranges © Tourism NT

Walking on the Larapinta Trail © Tourism NT

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