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Alice Springs Airport is a small regional airport 14 km south of Alice Springs in
the Northern Territory of Australia. The airport is approximately a 15 minute drive
from Alice Springs town. The airport has two runways, the largest of which can accommodate
a Boeing 747 or 777 landing. The only scheduled flights using the airport are domestic,
although international charters do use the airport on occasions. Alice Springs Airport
is a modern, fully air-conditioned terminal, the main entry point and heart of Central
Australia. Located between the East and West MacDonnell Ranges, Alice Springs is
Australia's most famous outback town. Having a population of over 27,000, it offers
capital-city facilities without losing touch with its pioneering heritage and Outback
friendliness.
Alice Springs Airport offers a range of services and facilities to visitors and
passengers. The airport handles about 680,000 passengers, making it the 17th busiest
airport in Australia. The facility is also extensively used to launch stratospheric
research balloons; the runways used for a balloon launch are closed for aircraft
traffic during the balloon launch process. Toilets with special disabled toilet
facilities, showers disabled shower facilities, baby change rooms and public telephones
are located throughout the terminal.
There is a post box located just outside the entrance to the bar bistro with Internet
located just outside the car park. Long term car parking facilities are also available.
Buses operate from town to the airport. Car rentals are freely available. Foreign
currency can be changed at Australian Way. There is a Lost Property Counter.
Alice Springs has everything you require, with international standard accommodation,
plenty of shops, from air-conditioned plazas to unique boutiques. Restaurants vary
from fast-food chains to five-star dining. Alice Springs provides some very unique
dining experiences, from riding camel to dinner to dining under the stars. You can
explore the area in a hot-air balloon and drift across the MacDonnell Ranges at
sunrise. Or perhaps head out of town on a Harley ride for an adrenaline-pumping
experience. In the evening, you can try your luck at Lasseters Casino and dine at
one of their well-regarded restaurants.
The history and heritage of Alice Springs overflow with a rich cast of characters
- in the late 1800s and early 1900s only the most intrepid pioneers braved its rugged
environment. From Afghan cameleers to flying doctors, today it is possible to pay
homage to their legacy at various historic sites around the town. A great base from
which to explore its surrounding natural wonders, the town itself defies most travellers’
expectations combining a strong sense of its outback history with all the convenience
of modern facilities. Most of all, it is the uncomplicated yet vibrant personality
of Alice that leaves a lasting impression on visitors.
Beyond the Ranges stretch the Simpson and Tanami deserts, where Aboriginal people
have lived for thousands of years. Their art styles and Dreamtime stories unlock
the mysteries of the desert and give meaning to its otherwise intangible.
Alice Springs is also the perfect base for a Central Australian holiday, giving
you easy access to all of the surrounding natural wonders: Uluru/Kata Tjuta National
Park, Watarrka National Park (Kings Canyon) and the East and West MacDonnell Ranges.In
the heart of Central Australia, between the East and West MacDonnell Ranges, sits
Australia's most famous outback town; ‘The Alice' is the thriving gateway to Central
Australia and is as famous for its character as the natural wonders that surround
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