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Red Sand Art Gallery: Pmara Jutunta art with exhibitions and sales; food available; Stuart Hwy. Ti Tree Park: picnic area and playground; Stuart Hwy.

Central Mt Stuart Historical Reserve: the sandstone peak was noted by John McDouall Stuart as the geographical centre of Australia; no facilities, but a monument at the base; 18 km N.

Alice Springs Telegraph Station 179 km

As well as visiting the heritage sites in the historical reserve, go for a walk along one of the tracks, where rock-wallabies and other wildlife can often be seen. It is also a nice spot for a picnic and free electric... Find out more

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Walking the Larapinta Trail 180 km

Now known as one of the best arid-zone treks in the world, the 220-kilometre Larapinta Trail goes from Alice Springs to Mount Sonder, and can be done in 12–15 days by experienced hikers. Walkers are advised to use... Find out more

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Alice Springs Golf Club 181 km

Early in the morning or late in the day are the best times to witness the colourful splendour of a round at Alice Springs, Australia’s only true desert course of championship standard. The beautifully maintained... Find out more

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Ti-Tree Roadhouse camping area 1 km

Although mainly a stop for people passing through, Ti-Tree has a few activities in the local area, including a mango farm, ti-tree farm, grape farm, gem prospecting and an Aboriginal art gallery. The roadhouse has a... Find out more

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Aileron Roadhouse camping area 56 km

As well as all the necessaries, such as fuel and supplies, this roadhouse has an Aboriginal art gallery, pool, bar and barbecue picnic area. It’s found 135 km north of Alice Springs, and you can’t really miss... Find out more

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Annas Reservoir camping area 57 km

There are no facilities for camping, but the recommended camping area is 200 m before the ruins of the station homestead and blacksmith’s hut.... Find out more

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Barrow Creek Hotel camping area 83 km

Slap-bang on the Stuart Hwy, about 290 km north of Alice Springs, this historic building was the earliest hotel constructed along the north-south road between Alice Springs and Tennant Creek. Its original features... Find out more

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Tilmouth Well Roadhouse camping area 113 km

Here you can take part in cattle work, study the local art in the Wirmbrandt Gallery, play golf, go for walks or lounge around the pool. You will also find a restaurant and bar, air-conditioned cabins and 2 powered... Find out more

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Gemtree Caravan Park 125 km

The primary reason to camp at Gemtree, 70 km east of the Stuart Hwy on the Plenty Hwy, is the great fossicking in gemfields of garnet and zircon. Fossicking tours can be booked, but only by prior arrangement in the... Find out more

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Jay Creek camping area (section 3) 170 km

The trailhead here has gas barbecues.... Find out more

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Mulga Camp camping area (section 2) 171 km

Mulga Camp is 13 km west of Simpsons Gap.... Find out more

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Wycliffe Well Holiday Park 171 km

One wonders if the fact that this is one of the highest ranking sites for reported UFO activity in the world has anything to do with the huge range of beers on offer. This well-catered park, with 24 ha of parkland, has... Find out more

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Millers Flat camping area (section 3) 173 km

This site has no facilities and is located 9 km west of Jay Creek.... Find out more

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Ti Tree Roadhouse Caravan Park 1 km

The Ti Tree area supports large commercial orchards and vegetable crops. This is a great place to stop if travelling on the Stuart Highway. The complex includes a licensed bar, motel rooms, backpacker accommodation and... Find out more

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Wycliffe Well Holiday Park 171 km

This park is 130 km south of Tennant Creek and an ideal stopover on this highway. The quality of the park, complete with a restaurant and a dam stocked with fish, is greater than one would expect here. There are also the... Find out more

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Wintersun Cabin and Caravan Park 177 km

Located on the north side of Alice Springs, this place offers pleasant, grassy sites with shade. It is a quality park with good access to the Stuart Highway. Bookings are required in the winter months.... Find out more

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G'day Mate Tourist Park 183 km

This tidy compact park with good facilities is a suitable base for exploring Alice Springs. It does not have the tourist-season activities of some other parks and this is reflected in the price. Bookings are required in... Find out more

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MacDonnell Range Holiday Park 183 km

Enjoy a delicious, free pancake breakfast every Sunday morning at this large, quality park. It has numerous activities during the tourist season (April to October), including nightly talks on the stars, bush tucker and... Find out more

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Heritage Caravan Park 183 km

If you are travelling to Alice Springs with your pet dog then this is the park for you. It is the only dog park in town. There is a full range of facilities, a large well-stocked shop and a huge swimming pool. Bookings... Find out more

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Stuart Monument Rest Area 21 km

21 km N of Ti Tree (L) or 69 km S of Barrow Creek (R) Large area adjacent to the highway. Limited shade. GPS: S21 57.606 E133 29.818... Find out more

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Prowse Gap Rest Area 45 km

148 km N of Alice Springs (L) or 46 km S of Ti Tree (R) Small area adjacent to the highway. Good facilities. Limited shade. GPS: S22 31.852 E133 19.749... Find out more

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Connor Well Rest Area 91 km

95 km N of Alice Springs (L) or 99 km S of Ti Tree (R) Large area adjacent to the highway. Limited shade. GPS: S22 57.049 E133 32.603 ... Find out more

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Taylor Creek Rest Area 122 km

39 km N of Barrow Creek (R) or 51 km S of Wycliffe Well (L) Small area adjacent to the highway. Good facilities. Limited shade. GPS: S21 14.841 E134 06.899... Find out more

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