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Welcome to Alice Springs

Alice Springs was first linked with mining when gold was discovered in the MacDonnell Ranges in the late 1880s. To this day, Alice Springs still services surrounding mining communities. Mining, along with pastoralism and tourism are the city’s principal industries.

Alice Springs makes an excellent conference location for Australian mining. The city has much to offer, remaining one of Australia’s premier tourist attractions, with hundreds of thousands of tourists coming from the world over to visit Uluru and Kings Canyon. A healthy outdoor lifestyle combines with fantastic sports facilities including the world-renowned 18-hole desert golf course. Alice Springs also hosts a fine performing arts centre, playing host to numerous national and international performers.

Alice has a rich and vibrant cultural history being the home of the Arrernte People. A trip with one of Alice’s numerous Aboriginal cultural tours around town might be well worth the time. Alice also has a buzzing social scene sure to complement all tastes.

We are very pleased to welcome you to Alice Springs.

Population
Around 26,000

Climate
Hot and dry with temperatures reaching up to 35 degrees during the day

Time
The Northern Territory operates on Central Standard Time. It does not adopt daylight saving

Hints
Bring a hat and always carry plenty of water

Getting Around Alice Springs

Airport Transfers

Alice Springs Airport Shuttle meets and greets all arrivals at Alice Springs Airport and Train Station. It is a territory owned and operated business, well renowned for efficient, courteous transfers.

T: +61 8 8953 0310
F: +61 8 8953 1011
E: asp.shuttle@bigpond.com.au

Hiring a Car

A number of hire car companies operate out of Alice Springs Airport

Taxi Service

Alice Private Hire Cars
Bookings can be made on (08) 8952 3700

Social Functions

Complimentary shuttle buses will be provided to and from all offsite social functions. Buses will depart from and return to the Alice Springs Convention Centre.

Further Information

For further information on tours, attractions and opportunities while visiting the heart of Australia download:

Territory Discoveries (320KB pdf)

or visit

www.centralaustraliantourism.com

Central Australian Tourism Industry Association
Gregory Terrace, Alice Springs NT 0870
T: +61 8 8952 5800
F: +61 8 8953 0295
E: visinfo@catia.asn.au