Your Peaceful Base in the Heart of the Red Centre 

Alice Springs Tourist Park offers a quiet, shady retreat just minutes from town — perfect for travellers looking for comfort, security and easy access to Central Australia’s natural and cultural experiences. With spacious sites, well-kept cabins and pet-friendly options, guests enjoy a calm base between days of exploration. 

Why It’s Ideal During the Festive Season 

The park takes on a peaceful, laid-back feel over summer — a welcome contrast to the busy holiday period elsewhere. Guests appreciate the shaded grounds, inviting pool and cooler desert evenings, which create a relaxing environment after days spent exploring iconic local attractions. 

With Simpsons Gap, the Telegraph Station, the Araluen Cultural Precinct and popular dining spots all nearby, it’s easy to plan an enjoyable and stress-free holiday. 

What Travellers Love About Summer in Alice Springs 

This time of year highlights some of the Red Centre’s most striking features: 

• Beautiful early morning walks before the heat rises 

• Unforgettable sunsets over the desert ranges 

• Dramatic summer storms 

• Wildlife sightings and peaceful walking trails 

• Refreshing waterholes such as Ellery Creek Big Hole 

• Cultural events and experiences around town 

Many travellers enjoy the slower pace of the season and the sense of having the outback all to themselves. 

Insider Tips for a Comfortable Stay 

• Plan activities for early morning or late afternoon. 

• Visit Anzac Hill for sunrise or sunset. 

• See Simpsons Gap in the late-day light. 

• Pack sun protection, water and lightweight clothing. 

• Use galleries and cafés to escape the midday heat. 

• Always check weather conditions before heading out. 

Join Us on the Road to a Million 

Alice Springs Tourist Park is proudly part of Road to a Million — every night you stay this summer puts you in the running for the chance to win $1 million. 

Relax, explore and enjoy Central Australia while travelling your own Road to a Million. 

Did you know that if you take a camping holiday between October 1st and February 28th, you could win a shot at one million dollars? The further you travel, the more entries you can get! Find out more!