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- Alice Springs
Alice Springs
Alice Springs, the vibrant hub of central Australia, grew up
around a permanent waterhole that was a key terminal for the
Overland Telegraph Station in 1870. It became a tough frontier town
serviced by camel trains from the railhead at Oodnadatta, until the
railway reached it in 1929 and it became a major terminus centre.
Today the city, with a population of 25,000 and stylish shopping
and dining facilities, provides a perfect base from which to access
all of the surrounding natural wonders, including Uluru (Ayer's
Rock), and learn more about the local Arrernte Aboriginal tribal
group who have inhabited the area for 20,000 years. The city is
also the point from which intrepid adventurers strike south to
explore the Simpson Desert, or east to visit the ghost towns of the
MacDonnell Ranges. Alice Springs has good connections to
Australia's capital cities; there are daily flights to and from the
capitals and road and rail access from all capital cities is
possible.
Information & Facts
Climate
The climate of Alice Springs is arid, being hot, dry and dusty
nearly all year round, except for winter nights, which can have
temperatures dramatically plummeting to below freezing. Summers are
blistering with the mercury regularly rising to over 104ºF (40ºC),
with winter daytime temperatures remaining warm. Rain is infrequent
and unpredictable, with heavy showers occurring sometimes during
summer.
Getting Around
Alice Springs town centre covers only about five blocks and it
is easy to get around on foot. A limited public bus system
operates. Those wanting to go further afield to surrounding
attractions will need to take a guided tour or rent a car.
Language
English is the official language of Australia.
Money
The Australian Dollar (AUD) is divided into 100 cents. Banks and
bureaux de change exchange most foreign currencies. Travellers
cheques are also welcome everywhere, but banks take a small
commission and it is better to take cheques in major currencies
(e.g. US dollars or Euros) to avoid additional charges. Credit
cards are widely accepted and ATMs are freely available throughout
the country. Banking hours are generally 9.30am to 4pm Monday to
Thursday, and 9.30am to 5pm on Friday, but some banks offer
extended hours and some are open on Saturday mornings.