Alice Springs
Australia 🇦🇺 has well-developed coastal cities and dense populations, but the inland areas are sparsely populated. Although many tourists come to Australia for tourism, they have never visited Alice Spring in the red soil continent, which adds a touch of mystery to this magical rock. When you step onto this red continent, come and take a look at the charm of central Australia. You can choose to rent a car and drive yourself to various attractions. There are also public buses 🚌, but the frequency is less. You can also take a taxi 🚕 or make an appointment for a pick-up service.
The central part of Australia 🇦🇺 is indeed different. The combination of the red soil continent and the sun 🌞 makes people feel a little hot, but don’t be fooled by this appearance. At night, the temperature will drop sharply to below 0 degrees. Coming out of the airport, we saw the welcome sign for Alice Springs not long after driving. The pioneer car arrived at ANZAC Hill, the highest point in Alice Springs. The hill was named by the locals in memory of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC). There is an ANZAC Memorial on the top of the hill to commemorate the Australian soldiers who died in the war, see Figure 3. From here you can have a panoramic view of the entire Alice Springs, and looking into the distance you can see the Macdonnell Ranges, which gives a sense of desolation. The mountain range is divided into two parts, east and west, with Alice Springs as the dividing line!
[One] Alice Springs Desert Park [Scenic]
Leaving Anzac Hill, we headed to Alice Springs Desert Park. Three natural animal habitats are fully reproduced here: inland river, sand country and woodland [Mountain]. Many creatures live in them, and people can observe the living habits of different species up close. There are also night walk tours where you can discover many nocturnal animals unique to Australia. Tickets are $25 for adults and $12.5 for children. The entire park can be visited in about 1 hour, see Figures 5-8. Before entering the park, pay attention to the time of bird shows and don't miss it. The keepers would throw food into the air, and a few birds would spread their wings gracefully and fly over our heads, eating the food quickly and accurately, like an air force flight show. There is also an unknown bird that can pick up stones in its mouth and use them to smash ostrich eggs to eat. It seems that primates are not the only species that can use tools. You can learn about the desert ecosystem, watch rare animals such as kangaroos and emus, and participate in activities such as desert hiking, bird watching, and star observation.
[Two] Alice Springs Telegraph Station Historic Reserve [Tent]: Built in 1872, it is the original site of the first European settlement in central Australia, where you can learn about the history of early telegraph communications.
[Three] Royal Flying Doctor Service Alice Springs Visitor Facility and Museum: Learn about the history and contributions of the Royal Flying Doctor Service, an organization that provides medical services in remote areas.
Alice Springs Reptile Centre: There are various reptiles, and the explanations are interactive, and some animals can be touched.
There is also the ANZAC Hill Observation Deck: overlooking the entire Alice Springs city area, it is a good place to watch the sunset 🌇.
[Cutlery] Food Recommendations
~Kangaroo🦘meat: The meat is firm and tastes similar to beef🥩. It can be fried, roasted, or stewed.
~Emu meat: low in fat, high in protein, delicious, often cooked by grilling or frying.
~ Desert fruits: such as finger limes, desert raisins, etc., have a unique taste and can be eaten fresh or made into jam [Ice Cream] or desserts.
[Mosque] Accommodation options
~Alice Springs downtown hotels [Mall]: Such as Alice Springs Desert Rose Hotel, Alice Springs Hilton DoubleTree Hotel, etc., with convenient transportation and complete surrounding facilities.
~ Resorts near Desert Park [Camping]: Such as Alice Springs Desert Park Resort, Alice Springs Desert Oasis Resort, etc., with beautiful environment and close to nature.