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At hot desert destination Alice Springs, or The Alice, temperatures soar to 100 degrees in summer, dropping as low as the low 40s during winter nights. Gum trees, waterholes, palms, the stunning... more » At hot desert destination Alice Springs, or The Alice, temperatures soar to 100 degrees in summer, dropping as low as the low 40s during winter nights. Gum trees, waterholes, palms, the stunning MacDonnell Ranges and astounding wildlife offer reason to visit the capital of the Outback. Distinctive festivals, including the Beanie Festival, the Camel Cup and Todd River Race – in the hot, dry river bed – testify to the quirky nature of the city a thousand miles from the nearest large body of water. « less

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The Rainbow Connection

1 of 5 stars
vienna
Jan 1, 2009

not a friendly place to us..nice and clean but other places in alice springs more friendly. not helpful to us when seeking help or information..alice a great place though! more

Best Western Elkira Motel

2 of 5 stars
Northumberland
Jan 1, 2009

We stayed two nights at the Elkira at the end of August 2008. Surprisingly it was one of the most expensive places we stayed in during our three week tour of Australia. Unfortunately, it was also the...more

Royal Flying Doctor Service

3 of 5 stars
Staffordshire
Dec 31, 2008

Interesting place to visit if you have a hour to spare in Alice. You will be shown a film about the flying doctor service. There is then a small museum to walk around and a cafe which sells...more

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reasonable car rental with unlimited kilometers December 29, 2008, 11 replies
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