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Alice Springs made the news in 2022 for all the wrong reasons.

After a year of damaging headlines, this Aussie town has bounced back

Chat to locals in Alice Springs and they unsurprisingly scoff at the headlines reported by outside media.

  • by Andrew Bain
A Hermannsburg artist at work.

Remote red-dirt town hides one of Australia’s most prized art centres

A multi-million-dollar upgrade to an outback mission and a distinctive arts community makes Hermannsburg, or Ntaria, a compelling stop.

  • by Andrew Bain
Trek Larapinta offers an economical way to tick off an iconic walk, while volunteering.

How I did this famed Aussie desert trail for a fraction of the price

Trekking Larapinta as a volunteer combines the adventure and fully-catered ease of an ecotourism hiking tour with lower costs.

  • by Daisy Dumas
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This resort, far from everywhere, is pure magic

The scenery in this part of Australia stirs the spirit in ways you simply don’t expect.

  • by Sue Williams
Hot-air ballooning is the perfect way to appreciate the vast remoteness and spectacular dawn colours of the Australian outback and MacDonnell Ranges.

Seeing the outback from above is an experience like no other

I’ve been ballooning several times before. But never under a balloon as big as this.

  • by Steve Meacham
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Albert Namatjjra's house is humble, dilapidated, fenced off and neglected.

Albert Namatjira's home and Hermannsburg, Northern Territory: Legendary artist deserves a better memorial

Albert Namatjira's house is humble, dilapidated, fenced off and neglected.

  • by Steve Meacham
Ormiston Gorge, one of several water holes to go swimming near Alice Springs.

Alice Springs travel guide and things to do: 20 things that will surprise first-time visitors

It has amazing water holes, star gazing and art ... and it's also much further from Uluru than you think.

  • by Ute Junker
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Supplied PR image for Traveller. Waterholes fill in the Red Centre around Alice Springs. Pics from Northern Territory Tourism. Single use only Photo credit: Mark Fitz/Tourism NT

Alice Springs places to swim: Waterholes fill after heavy rains

Recent rains have turned the desert green and filled the waterholes to the brim.

  • by Ute Junker
A 2979 kilometre trans-continental journey,  north to south: The Ghan.

The Ghan, Darwin to Adelaide: One of the world's greatest train journeys is back

After being forced off the rails for one of the longest periods in its 90-year history, The Ghan is back on track.

  • by Anthony Dennis
A resort-style swimming pool is one of many great updates to the hotel.

Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters review: One of the best luxury stays in Alice Springs

Resort-style facilities and views that inspire you to get out of town.

  • by Louise Southerden