Alice Springs Travel Blog
Trip ideas and itineraries for the heart of the Red Centre — a perfect day in town, a full road trip, the Larapinta Trail and the long drive south to Uluru.
Red Centre Stories & Trip Ideas
Welcome to the Cooee Tours Alice Springs blog — our collection of trip ideas, itineraries and practical guides for the heart of the Red Centre. From a single perfect day in town to a full Red Centre road trip, planning the world-class Larapinta Trail or driving the long road south to Uluru, these stories help you shape a trip around the ancient MacDonnell Ranges and the desert beyond.
Our Alice Springs Stories
A Perfect Day in Alice Springs
How to shape one lovely day in town and the near ranges.
A perfect day → Road tripRed Centre Road Trip
The classic driving loop through the MacDonnells, Kings Canyon and on to Uluru.
Road trip → WalkingThe Larapinta Trail Guide
Planning a world-class desert trek along the West MacDonnell ridgelines.
Larapinta → DriveAlice Springs to Uluru Drive
The ~450 km road south — what to see and how to plan it.
The drive → ItineraryThree Days in Alice Springs
A relaxed three-day plan taking in the gorges and Kings Canyon.
Three days →Guides, Things to Do & Tours
A Few Red Centre Rules
- Travel in the cooler months (April–September) — summer is very hot
- Start walks and drives early, carry plenty of water and buy a Parks Pass where needed
- Give the MacDonnell Ranges at least a full day
- Heading to Uluru? It’s a big day south — plan an overnight
- Prefer it planned for you? See our tours or enquire
Alice Springs Blog — FAQ
What’s the best way to plan a Red Centre trip?
Base yourself in Alice Springs, give the MacDonnell Ranges at least a full day, and add Kings Canyon and the long drive south to Uluru. Our itineraries show how to fit it together.
When should I visit Alice Springs?
The cooler months from April to September are best for walking and driving, as summer in the Red Centre is very hot. See best time to visit.
How long do I need in Alice Springs?
A single day covers the town and a taste of the ranges; three days lets you reach the gorges and Kings Canyon comfortably.
Can you plan the trip for me?
Yes — Cooee Tours has toured Australia since 1974 and tailors Red Centre trips per enquiry. Get in touch with your dates and ideas, or browse our Alice Springs tours.
Alice Springs, Planned Around You
The MacDonnell Ranges and their gorges and waterholes, the Desert Park and the Telegraph Station, and the road south to Uluru — with the driving and bookings handled by the family that’s toured Australia since 1974.
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