Red Centre
At the southern end of the Northern Territory lies the vast Red Centre containing some of the most spectacular and unique natural sights in the world.
Alice Springs at its heart is a compact, clean and modern town, rich in pioneer spirit and Aboriginal culture. The area was inhabited for at least 30,000 years by Aranda people who moved between the spring here and several other watering holes in the MacDonnell Ranges.
At the top of everyone's must-see list is the incredible Ayers Rock, one of many Aboriginal sacred sites. Rising almost 350m out of the desert sand, it's the world's second-largest monolith. Close to the Rock are the huge, distinctive red domes of Kata Tjuta - 'many heads' ...more
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Superb Accommodation - Lowest Prices
Choose from apartment-style or traditional hotels. The special rates shown are per room or apartment, not per person. They include:
• up to 2 people in a studio, 1-bedroom apartment or hotel room
• up to 4 people in a 2-bedroom apartment
• up to 6 people in a 3-bedroom apartment
You can usually add a further person at the extra person rate.
Room | 1 Bed Apt. | 2 Bed Apt. | Extra Person | Add to Planner |
| Aurora - Alice Springs | 87 | - | - | 21 | |||
| In an excellent location on busy Todd Mall, Alice Springs main... Read more |
| Crowne Plaza - Alice Springs | 104 | - | - | 44 | |||
| First class accommodation set in native bush landscaped gardens... Read more |
| Kings Canyon Resort | 149 | - | - | 23 | |||
| Between Ayers Rock and Alice Springs and over 3 hours drive from each... Read more |
| Lost Camel - Ayers Rock | 189 | - | - | - | |||
| Ultra modern hotel accommodation with contemporary-style rooms around... Read more |
| Outback Pioneer - Ayers Rock | 189 | - | - | 24 | |||
| Family and budget hotel and lodge with a friendly... Read more |
| Desert Gardens - Ayers Rock | 222 | - | - | 24 | |||
| First class hotel set in beautiful, landscaped gardens with a large... Read more |
| Emu Walk Apartments - Ayers Rock | - | 229 | 288 | 24 | |||
| Spacious and bright apartments set in the heart of the Ayers Rock... Read more |
| Sails in the Desert - Ayers Rock | 275 | - | - | 24 | |||
| The premier resort hotel with its own tennis court, shaded pool and... Read more |
| Longitude 131 - Ayers Rock | 1199 | - | - | - | |||
| For the ultimate Ayers Rock experience,Longitude 131 offers... Read more |
Red Centre Explorers
To get the most from your Red Centre visit choose one of our top value Explorer packages with accommodation and sightseeing combined. All Red Cenre Explorers include a sunset and sunrise tour to Ayers Rock and a visit to the mysterious Olgas. You'll enjoy:
• a choice of standard or superior hotel accommodation
• sightseeing tours, walks and activities with experienced guides
• air conditioned travel between locations
• return airport transfers
Price From | Add to Planner |
| Ayers Rock Explorer | 239 | |||
| A 2 day explorer including Ayers Rock, the Olgas and Aboriginal culture centre... Read more |
| Ayers Rock Sights & Sounds | 410 | |||
| Enjoy the Ayers Rock Explorer with an extra night and magnificent Sounds of Silence dinner... Read more |
| Ayers Rock and Kings Canyon | 430 | |||
| A 3 day stopover combining the Ayers Rock Explorer with a stay at Kings Canyon... Read more |
| Alice Springs & Ayers Rock | 443 | |||
| Tour and stay in Alice Springs before joining the Ayers Rock Explorer... Read more |
