Tours
Alice Springs Australia
Alice Springs is literally in the heart of Australia. It is situated in the middle of the continent and is subject to a rugged climatic conditions.
Alice Springs (Australia) has a status of the town and it is a half way between Darwin and Adelaide.
The place has a rich indigenous history.
The Aboriginal culture strongly contributes to the tourism.
The famous rock in Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park has a spiritual significance to the local population.
Ironically, the tough climate also contributes towards Alice Springs' tourism.
The experience of long distance bushwalking, camping and 4WD tours in a dry rugged terrain is a treat to those who are "born to explore".
The Adventure Tours of Alice Springs Australia
There is a number of adventure tours, which explore Alice Springs and the surrounding areas.
These are desert activities which include 4WD travelling, camel rides, quad bike rides and plenty of camping.
Alice Spring is often the place of departure to the surrounding landmarks.
However, the city also provides a stop over for those who return from the rugged plains.
The Aboriginal communities contribute significantly into the tourist economy.
Many travel packages include meeting with indigenous craftsmen and local trackers.
Economy of Alice Springs Also Attracts Tourism
The economy of Alice Springs (Australia) is based on a farming, mining, defence contracts and tourism.
The city supplies over half a million square kilometers and it is a vital link between remote communities and the rest of the world.
The large number of contractual labour attracts many visitors.
Farming and the Uluru landmark bring many inquisitive travelers who might be visiting their relatives and friends working on contracts.
Therefore, there might be a significant contribution of the secondary tourism towards the town's economy.
Local Foreigners
There is a significant number of American personnel, which works in the joint military facility in Pine Gap. The place has a US satellite tracking facility and is situated 19 km from Alice Springs (Australia). The American cultural influence is very strong in Alice Springs. Many locals celebrate American festivities with their US neighbours.