Northern Territory , Australia
NEED TO KNOW
- Located in the centre of Alice Springs, the resort is the perfect base from which to explore this historic outback town
- The Barra on Todd Restaurant offers a menu filled with multi-cultural cuisine
- The resort has a heated outdoor pool
- Other facilities include The Barra Bar, sun decks, bike hire and tour arrangements We recommend the Deluxe River Gum rooms which have views over the Todd River and the Resort's gardens
THE HOTEL
The Alice Springs Resort combines efficient and friendly outback service with modern, comfortable facilities. Low rise architecture and lush green lawns contribute to the relaxed atmosphere of this award-winning resort, situated on the banks of the famous Todd River with its magnificent river red gums.
The rooms are all simply decorated and furnished, with comfortable beds and seating areas as well as large windows and a range of amenities - from TV to wireless internet.
This hotel is an ideal base from which to explore the town and its history, for instance learning of the vital communication links provided to remote cattle stations at The School of The Air and The Royal Flying Doctor Service.
All year round; many parts of the country are perfect, even in the middle of the year. The climate ranges from tropical (Darwin) to semi-desert (Alice Springs), humid temperate (Brisbane and Sydney), cool temperate (Melbourne and Hobart) and Mediterranean (Perth and Adelaide).
Sydney/Melbourne/Perth/Darwin (British Airways/Qantas/Emirates/Etihad Airways)
17-21 hours 30 minutes, one refuelling stop
GMT +8 - +10 hours
Visa required for UK passport holders
Yellow Fever certificate if arriving from an endemic area