Alice Springs is a remote town in Australia’s Northern Territory and is a popular gateway to explore the Red Centre, the country’s interior desert region. Even though the city is small, it offers tremendous natural beauty, scenic bushwalking trails, a beautiful garden, and lots of historic buildings. This city is also home to famous places like Uluru and Kings Canyon. It takes around 11 hours of flying time to travel from Singapore to Alice Springs. This will differ based on the airlines and routes taken as well. Considering Traveloka offers various airline options such as Singapore Airlines, Scoot, AirAsia, and more, you have plenty to choose from. Among the best accommodations in Alice Springs including Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters, Quest Alice Springs, and DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Alice Springs. During your stay, you could also visit some of the best attractions there are in Alice Springs such as Araluen Cultural Precinct, Olive Pink Botanic Garden, and Reptile Garden.

When is the best time to fly from Singapore to Alice Springs?

Alice Springs is generally warm throughout the year, but there is a certain period of the year that is good enough to do both outdoor and/or indoor activities. The usual period where Alice Springs is open for visiting is from late September to late December. This will be the optimum period to go on a holiday here in Alice Springs. The temperature will usually varied from 4°C to 36°C and is rarely below -1°C or above 40°C. Maybe to get the best time where you are not at the peak of the holiday season in Alice Springs, you can plan a travel to Alice Springs close to the end of September or end of December, just before the holiday peak starts.

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What are the main airports available in Alice Springs?

Alice Springs Airport (ASP)

Alice Springs Airport is the main airport operating in Alice Springs. It is 15 km away from Alice Springs. The trip via car or any public land transportation will take around 15 minutes from the airport to the main city. The traveling time will only differ depending on the traffic condition at the time of the travel. Some of the airport facilities you can find at the Alice Springs Airport include check-in facilities, free wi-fi, duty-free outlets, restaurants, ATMs, baggage storage, and a lost & found center.

Places to stay in Alice Springs.

Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters - Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters is a 4-star hotel located within Alice Springs city. It is 3 km away from Alice Springs city to the hotel. The distance from the airport is about 13 km. The hotel has a total of 205 rooms and suites consisting of various room types ranging from Standard Room, Deluxe Room, Premium Room, Deluxe Suite, and Premium Suite. It is suitable for both solo and family travelers. Some of the facilities provided at the hotel include but are not limited to the restaurant, outdoor pool, 24-hour health club, full-service spa, and conference center.

Quest Alice Springs - Quest Alice Springs is a 4-star hotel located within Alice Springs city. It is 2 km away from Alice Springs city to the hotel. The distance from the airport is about 13 km. The hotel has a total of 68 serviced apartments consisting of various room types ranging from Studio and One, Two, and Three-Bedroom Apartments. It is suitable for both solo and family travelers. Some of the facilities provided at the hotel include but are not limited to the kitchen, outdoor pool, BBQ area, and free wi-fi.

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Alice Springs - DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Alice Springs is a 4-star hotel located within Alice Springs city. It is 3 km away from Alice Springs city to the hotel. The distance from the airport is about 13 km. The hotel has various room types ranging from Deluxe Room, Double Room, King Deluxe Room, Junior Suite, Premier Suite, and Double Junior Suite. It is suitable for both solo and family travelers. Some of the facilities provided at the hotel include but are not limited to the restaurant, outdoor pool, fitness center, business center, and meeting rooms.

Highlights in Alice Springs.

Araluen Cultural Precinct - The Araluen Cultural Precinct is a cultural precinct located in Alice Springs, Australia. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the art, culture, and heritage of Central Australia. Some of the attractions in the precinct are Central Craft, Yeperenye Sculpture, Strehlow Research Centre, Museum of Central Australia, Central Australian Aviation Museum, and the Araluen Arts Centre. It will be a great loss to miss a visit to Araluen Cultural Precinct. Araluen Cultural Precinct is 2 km away from Alice Springs city and 15 km from the main airport. It will take roughly 5 minutes to drive from Alice Springs city to Araluen Cultural Precinct and around 15 minutes from the airport. Araluen Cultural Precinct opens daily from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm to visit. The entrance fee is in the range from AUD8 to AUD40 based on the type of ticket.

Olive Pink Botanic Garden - Opened in 1956, the Olive Pink Botanic Garden is Australia’s only arid zone botanic garden. It houses over 500 Central Australian plant species in this 16-hectare garden. This site also includes a well-developed garden area with a meeting room, offices, and a café, as well as structures for formal and informal community activities. It will be a great loss to miss a visit to Olive Pink Botanic Garden. Olive Pink Botanic Garden is 2 km away from Alice Springs city and 15 km from the main airport. It will take roughly 5 minutes to drive from Alice Springs city to Olive Pink Botanic Garden and around 15 minutes from the airport. Olive Pink Botanic Garden opens daily from 7.30 am to 6.00 pm to visit with no entrance fee.

Reptile Garden - Opened in January 2000, the Reptile Garden is a privately operated reptile center and environmental education facility in Alice Springs. Home to over 100 reptiles, the center displays its inhabitants in a recreation of their natural environment. Some of the attractions at the Reptile Garden are entering the Gecko Cave, viewing Terry the Saltwater Crocodile, handling a python, or watching the lizards being fed. It will be a great loss to miss a visit to Reptile Garden. Reptile Garden is 1 km away from Alice Springs city and 14 km from the main airport. It will take roughly 2 minutes to drive from Alice Springs city to Reptile Garden and around 13 minutes from the airport. Reptile Garden opens daily from 9.30 am to 5.00 pm to visit. The entrance fee is in the range from AUD10 to AUD46 based on the type of ticket.

Travel tips to Alice Springs.

Be Flexible with Your Travel Plans

Planning is a good way to go traveling, be it domestically or internationally, but don’t disregard the fact that things can and most likely would not go as planned. This could either be due to suddenly the activity you want to do is unavailable or if more logistical issues force you to think of other ways to do things. Keep in mind that planning is a good base, but when you are traveling and there are a lot of external factors involved, it will be a different kind of adventure.

Learn Few Local Words to Blend In

This will come in handy when you are traveling to a place where English is not their first, second, or only language at all. It is best to learn some local words that can help you through the trip, especially in terms of direction, transportation, medical, and such. Plus, it will open a ton of network opportunities with the locals to be able to be among them. You will be able to make friends and discover some hidden gems you never thought you would find.

Less is Best when Traveling

We are not going minimalist here, but minimalism can help you get more things done. To determine how many you should bring with you, you should always go back to the question of where and what. Where are you going? What will you be doing? This will bring you back to consider if you do a lot of walking, then it is best to bring something you are comfortable with. The key example is to wear your everyday clothes because you know what you are comfortable with to go about your day. Don’t overthink too much in a “just in case” situation because that is the number one trap to bring more with you and in the end, it will just make your bag heavier with things you can either reuse or get easier there.

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