Alice Springs Area Attractions

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Arltunga Historical Reserve

Located 110 kilometres east of Alice Springs, via the East MacDonnell Ranges, the historic town of Arltunga was officially Central Australia's first town and once supported up to 3,000 people. Arltunga was born out of a gold rush in 1887, when alluvial gold was discovered in a dry creek bed. Fortune seekers had to travel 600 kilometres from the Oodnadatta railhead, often on foot, to seek their fortune in a harsh environment. At the time, Alice Springs consisted of just the Overland Telegraph Sta...

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Gemtree Caravan and Tourist Park

Gemtree, a quiet bush caravan park, 140 kilometres from Alice Springs on the Plenty Highway, is located at the Gateway to the Central Australian gemfields. The billabong, at the entry to the park, attracts a wide variety of birdlife and the 100 hectare property has a popular 3.5 kilometre nature trail along which many plant species have been identified. A coloured guide booklet to describe the plants and birds seen along the way can be borrowed at reception. The gemroom displays a selection of ...

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