Darwin To Alice Springs Road Trip

Are you thinking of taking an Australian outback road trip? One of the most celebrated Australian road trips is the Darwin to Alice Springs road trip. This journey takes you to some of the Northern Territory’s best loved destinations including Darwin, Katherine and Alice Springs.

Get ready to learn about Darwin’s tragic World War II history, explore the picturesque Nitmiluk Gorge at Katherine and marvel at the beauty of the MacDonnell Ranges at Alice Springs as you begin your introduction into the Australian outback on this memorable Northern Territory road trip.

Darwin To Alice Springs Road Trip
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The Darwin to Alice Springs Drive

The Darwin to Alice Springs road trip distance is 1,497 km along the Stuart Highway. The Darwin to Alice Springs drive time takes around 16 hours if you drive straight through.

When you drive Darwin to Alice Springs it is important to keep in mind that the Darwin to Alice Springs distance may take longer to drive as five trailer outback road trains, wandering livestock and native wildlife may slow down the journey.

Be aware that Darwin weather is divided into wet and dry season and road conditions can change depending on which season you travel.

The dry season is between May and October and is the best time to visit the region as the weather is comfortable with temperatures typically ranging from 21 to 31 degrees Celsius. The wet season is between November and April with average temperatures ranging from an extremely humid 25 to 32 degrees Celsius.

Be aware that during wet season some Darwin attractions close for the year and monsoon rains may flood and cut off sections of the highway. During the dry season, the distance from Darwin to Alice Springs is often dry and arid.

No matter what time of year you visit it is advisable to carry water, food and make sure to fill up with fuel at each roadhouse as there are lengthy distances between communities.

Top Tips for an Outback Road Trip

  • Make sure your vehicle is in good working order
  • Carry plenty of water and food
  • Be aware that phone coverage is sparse
  • If you break down do not leave your car
  • Try not to travel between dusk and dawn to avoid kangaroos and nocturnal animals.
Darwin to Alice Springs Road Trip Map

Northern Territory Itinerary

This Darwin Alice Springs outback road trip will take you through an interesting assortment of small communities and roadhouses that are dotted along the Stuart Highway. Here are just some of the places you will visit along the way.

  • Darwin
  • Adelaide River
  • Katherine
  • Mataranka
  • Larrimah
  • Daly Waters
  • Elliot
  • Renner Springs
  • Threeways Roadhouse
  • Tennant Creek
  • Karlu Karlu/Devils Marbles
  • Wycliffe Well
  • Barrow Creek
  • Ti Tree Roadhouse
  • Aileron Roadhouse
  • Alice Springs

During our Darwin to Alice Springs road trip, we chose to spend four days in Darwin before heading to Katherine. We broke up the journey with a few days exploring Katherine, and an overnight stay in Tennant Creek before making our way to Alice Springs.

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You will find many places of interest along the route so if you are planning slower travel, you will find motel and caravan park accommodation at most of the roadhouses on the highway.

See the Darwin waterfront before heading off on your road trip to Alice Springs

Where to stay in Darwin

If you are planning to stay in Darwin for a few days before starting your road trip and need Darwin accommodation you will find a good selection of Darwin hotels and apartments.

Sort after Darwin hotel locations include the Darwin CBD, Mindil Beach and the Darwin Waterfront Precinct.

Popular Darwin accommodation choices are the Hilton Darwin in the CBD, the five star Mindil Beach Casino Resort at Mindil Beach and the Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront at the Darwin Waterfront Precinct.

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Things to do in Darwin

Before leaving on your Darwin road trip make sure to take the time to discover the fascinating history, enjoy the vibrant sunset markets and natural wonders of Darwin and the surrounding region.

Here are just a few of our favourite Darwin attractions, you can either visit them independently or for a more in depth experience, take a tour.

If you enjoy taking tours Darwin has a great range to choose from including Hop on Hop off bus tours, military history tours, food tours and dinner cruises.

If seeing the stunning scenery of Kakadu National Park and Litchfield National Park are on your bucket list, you will find a fabulous selection of tours to choose from.

Top Tip
Some Darwin attractions are seasonal and close during wet season between November and April. Make sure to factor this in when planning your trip to the Northern Territory to avoid disappointment.

Darwin Military Museum

Today many people forget the role Darwin played in the defence of Australia during the Second World War. On the 19th of February 1942 Darwin became the first Australian city to be attacked as 188 Japanese aircraft filled the skies to bomb the harbour, town and airfields.

Waves of Japanese dive bombers attacked the city in two separate raids which left 236 people dead. Both military and civilians were killed during the air raids including the nine post office staff who died in a direct hit to the Darwin Post Office.

When you visit Darwin, you will find numerous war remnants scattered across the city but to learn the real story of the day World War II came to Australia make sure to visit the Darwin Military Museum at East Point.

The Darwin Military Museum is filled with wartime memorabilia and machinery. One of the most poignant attractions of the museum is the massive anti-aircraft gun and bunker which is a stark reminder to the terror of the times.

When you visit make sure to watch the moving short film that takes you through the events of that day. It is hard to believe that these attacks were the beginning of the sixty four bombings of Darwin throughout the Second World War.

Darwin Military Museum
Big gun at the Darwin Military Museum

Mindil Beach Sunset Markets

Being so close to Asia it isn’t surprising to learn that Darwin is a multicultural city which is home to people from all over the globe.

The Mindil Beach Sunset Markets are the place to get the real taste of Darwin as you sample a blend of mouth-watering international cuisines from the colourful stalls at the Mindil Beach Sunset Markets.

Browse through an exciting collection of stalls selling trinkets, clothing, arts & crafts and jewellery.  Find yourself a shady tree and relax with live entertainment before heading down to watch the famous Mindil Beach sunset.

Mindil Beach Sunset Markets are open during the dry season on Thursday and Sunday from 4pm to 9pm between April and October.

Mindil Beach Sunset Markets Darwin
You won’t go hungry at the Mindil Beach Sunset Markets

Other Darwin Attractions

If you are planning a longer visit to Darwin don’t miss seeing the attractions of the Darwin Waterfront Precinct. This family friendly area features a wave lagoon, safe swimming and the lively Stokes Hill Wharf restaurant scene.

On Saturday take a trip out to the Darwin suburb of Parap and enjoy the Parap Markets which are open from 8am to 2pm at Parap Village.

If you don’t have time to see saltwater crocodiles in their natural environment head over to Crocosaurus Cove which is conveniently located in the heart of Darwin City. Here you can get up close and personal with saltwater crocodiles as you enter Crocosaurus Coves famous Cage of Death.

Mary River Wetland Cruise Tour

You can’t visit Darwin without taking a tour to the natural beauty of the surrounding region. Popular choices are tours to Kakadu National Park, Litchfield National Park and the Mary River Wetlands.

During our stay in Darwin, we chose to take a Mary River Wetland Cruise and can highly recommend it. This full day tour is packed with stunning scenery and an abundance of wildlife.

The tour begins with a visit to Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve where you will learn about the birds that live within this unique wetland eco system.

Next is the highlight of the tour, a two and a half hour cruise of Corroboree Billabong. This leisurely cruise takes you past riverbanks that are home to brolgas, eagles, jabiru and storks.

Take a tour to see the birdlife at Corroboree Billabong Northern Territory before starting your Darwin to Alice Springs road trip
Birdlife on Corroboree Billabong

The billabong is filled with scenic beauty and the perfect place to go crocodile spotting within this ever changing landscape of bushland, lotus flower ponds, grassland, pandanus and water lilies.

The Mary River Wetlands Cruise tour provides morning tea, a picnic lunch onboard and a refreshment break at the Corroboree Park Tavern.

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Darwin to Alice Springs Road Trip

We begin to travel the distance Darwin to Alice Springs early to beat the heat of the day and to avoid driving late in the afternoon at dusk. Driving at this time you will find less wildlife on the road.

Today we will be leaving Darwin and making our way to Katherine where we will be spending a few days sightseeing. The distance from Darwin to Katherine is 317 km and takes around 3 ½ hours to drive.

Departing from Darwin, we start our journey on the Stuart Highway and travel to our first stop along the route, the small township of Adelaide River.

Darwin to Adelaide River

The distance from Darwin to Adelaide River is 113 km and takes roughly one hour and twenty minutes to drive on the Stuart Highway.

As you drive along you will pass the World War II Pell Airstrip which is just one of the many World War II airstrips along the Stuart Highway.

Adelaide River Attractions

As you enter Adelaide River follow the signs off the Stuart Highway to the War Cemetery which is signposted just before the bridge. The Adelaide River War Cemetery has connections to the bombing of Darwin and is a must to visit on your Darwin to Alice Springs road trip.

Adelaide River War Cemetery

This peaceful and neatly kept cemetery pays tribute to the 436 servicemen and service women who lost their lives in northern Australia during World War II.

The adjoining Adelaide River Cemetery is the last resting place of the sixty-three civilians who died in the second world war, and they include the Darwin Post Office staff who died during the bombing of Darwin on the 19th of February 1942.

Walking around this tranquil setting you can’t help but be filled with sadness as you come face to face with the reality of war and see the sacrifices made, a truly unforgettable experience.

Visit Adelaide River War Cemetery on your road trip from Darwin to Alice Springs
Adelaide River War Cemetery

Adelaide River to Katherine Accommodation

The distance from Adelaide River to Katherine is 207 km and takes just over 2 hours to drive.

If you are looking for places to stay in Katherine, you will find a good range of Katherine accommodation options including motels, cabins and caravan parks.

Pine Tree Motel

We have stayed in Katherine on a few occasions and have enjoyed staying at the Pine Tree Motel which we can highly recommend. The hotel serves a filling breakfast and has a shared barbecue and pool area.

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BIG4 Breeze Holiday Parks Katherine

We have also stayed on a powered campsite at the BIG4 Breeze Holiday Parks Katherine when we were relocating a motorhome from Darwin to Cairns in Queensland. The facilities are clean and welcoming with a fabulous range of accommodation options including chalets, cabins, powered and unpowered campsites.

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Top Tip
Make sure to book Katherine hotels early, especially during high season between May and October as Katherine accommodation sells out fast.

Katherine Attractions

Make sure to spend at least two days in Katherine to see the natural beauty of the Nitmiluk Gorge (formerly Katherine Gorge) in the Nitmiluk National Park.

Also sitting on Katherine’s doorstep are the crystal clear waters of the Katherine Hot Springs which is the perfect place to visit after sightseeing.

Nitmiluk Gorge (Katherine Gorge)

The Nitmiluk Gorge and the surrounding region holds deep spiritual and cultural significance to the traditional custodians, the Jawoyn people.

The Nitmiluk Gorge is a short 27 km drive from the town of Katherine and one of the best ways to experience the beauty, discover the wildlife and learn about the culture of the Jawoyn people is to take a Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge cruise.

Take a Nitmiluk Gorge tour during your road trip from Darwin to Alice Springs
Cruising beautiful Nitmiluk Gorge

As you slowly glide through these peaceful waters you will be enthralled by the dreamtime stories and ancient rock art which decorates the deep sandstone walls of the gorge.

Nitmiluk Gorge is breathtaking and a truly memorable place to visit on a Darwin to Alice Springs road trip.

Katherine Hot Springs

The last thing you would imagine when you visit Katherine is to find a natural thermal hot spring. Conveniently located in the centre of town, the waters of Katherine Hot Springs reach temperatures between 25 to 30 degrees Celsius. This gorgeous setting is shaded by tropical greenery and is the ideal place to relax and recharge after a long day on the road.

Top Tip
Katherine has a Woolworths supermarket, and it is a good place to stock up on essentials as smaller communities may not stock as many varieties.

Katherine to Mataranka

The distance from Katherine to Mataranka is 107 km and takes just over an hour to drive. Mataranka is the gateway to the Elsey National Park which is home to historic landmarks, thermal pools, bushwalking and fishing on the Roper River.

Mataranka Attractions

Mataranka is a small settlement which is famous for being the setting for the Australian classic novel ‘We of the Never Never’ by Jeanie Gunn. Close to town you will find a collection of natural thermal hot springs which are well worth a visit.

Bitter Springs

Bitter Springs is 3 km off the Stuart Highway along Martin Road and is a great place to enjoy a swim in the hot springs or take a leisurely bushwalk along the Bitter Springs loop walk.

If you are visiting Bitter Springs during the day, you will find picnic tables, barbecues and eco-friendly toilets. If you would like to spend more time in the area the Bitter Springs Cabins & Camping is a five hundred metre walk from Bitter Spring.

Mataranka Hot Springs

The sparkling blue waters of the Mataranka thermal springs is shaded by palm forests which adds a lush tropical air to this beautiful landscape. Mataranka Thermal Pool is 9 km from Mataranka. Turn off the Stuart Highway at Homestead Road which is 1.5 km south of Mataranka.

Mataranka Hot Springs
Take a dip in the hot springs

Elsey Cemetery National Reserve

If you loved the book ‘We of the Never Never’ you will find some of the characters from the novel buried under their real name at the Elsey Cemetery near Mataranka.

Elsey Cemetery National Reserve is 19 km south of Mataranka. Follow the signs along the Stuart Highway and turn off the highway at Elsey Cemetry road.

Mataranka to Larrimah

The distance from Mataranka to Larrimah is 75 km and should take under an hour to drive. As you enter Larrimah make sure to look out for the signs to the Larrimah Hotel.

Larrimah Pink Panther Hotel

The Larrimah Hotel or the Larrimah Pink Panther Hotel as it is fondly known, should be on the list of places to visit on a Darwin to Alice Springs road trip.

The hotel gets its name from the pink panthers and giant beer bottles that give this pretty pink hotel such a quirky air. The hotel is the perfect place to stop off for a bite to eat and admire the range of unique objects that decorate the hotel.

Larrimah Pink Panther Hotel
The quirky Larrimah Pink Panther Hotel

Larrimah to Daly Waters Hi-Way Inn

The distance from Larrimah to Daly Waters is 92 km and takes around 1 hour to drive. The Daly Waters Hi-Way Inn is a large roadhouse with an onsite restaurant and café. The roadhouse is instantly recognised by the plane that sits within the roadhouse grounds.

Old plane at Daly Waters Hi-Way Inn
Old plane at Daly Waters Hi-Way Inn

Daly Waters Pub

The Daly Waters Pub is off the highway at Daly Waters and is one of the Northern Territory’s most beloved pubs.

If you are planning a slow travel road trip, make sure to stay at this character filled award winning hotel which has a reputation for great meals and fun. Check out the interesting assortment of memorabilia left by past patrons and see a collection of vintage vehicles at the museum.

The Daly Waters Hotel has a large selection of accommodation which includes motel rooms, cabins, powered and unpowered caravan and camp sites.

Daly Waters to Elliott

The distance from Daly Waters to Elliot is 153 km and takes approximately one hour and forty minutes to drive. While in Elliot take the time to refuel and stretch your legs before continuing your journey to the next roadhouse which is the Renner Springs Desert Inn.

Elliott to Renner Springs Desert Inn

The distance from Elliott to Renner Springs Desert Inn is 92 km and takes around 1 hour to drive. If you are feeling tired, the Renner Springs Desert Inn has a choice of accommodation including an onsite motel and caravan park.

Renner Springs Desert Inn to Threeways Roadhouse

The distance from Renner Springs Desert Inn to the Threeways Roadhouse is 136 km and takes roughly 90 minutes to drive.

As you drive along this stretch of road take the time to stop off at Attack Creek Historical Reserve and the John Flynn Historical Reserve which pays tribute to explorer John McDouall Stuart and Reverend John Flynn.

The Attack Creek Historical Reserve commemorates John McDouall Stuart’s failed 1860 expedition to cross through the centre of Australia. Here Stuart and his party were forced to turn back after being attacked by the local Warumungu Aboriginal people. Not one to give up Stuart finally succeeded in crossing the Australian continent from south to north on the 24 July 1862.

Just before you reach the Threeways you will see the memorial cairn of the John Flynn Historical Reserve. Reverend John Flynn is an outback legend and founder of the Royal Flying Doctor Service, the world’s first air ambulance.

Stop at the Renner Springs Desert Inn during your Darwin to Alice Springs road trip
Renner Springs Desert Inn

Threeways Roadhouse

The Threeways Roadhouse sits at the intersection of the Stuart Highway and Barkly Highway. From here you can head in three directions, to Darwin in the north, Adelaide in the south and Mount Isa in Queensland in the east.

The Threeways Roadhouse is the place to refuel and if you want to take a break from the road, there is an onsite motel and caravan park. We stayed on a powered van site when we were relocating a motorhome from Darwin to Cairns. We felt safe and the restaurant meals were fabulous. We found the amenities block to be tired and dated but functional.  

Early morning at the Threeways Roadhouse caravan park
A spectacular outback sunrise at the Threeways Roadhouse

Top Tip
If you are heading east to Queensland we recommend staying at the Barkly Homestead as it has a great range of accommodation and a welcoming atmosphere.

Threeways Roadhouse to Tennant Creek

The distance from the Threeways Roadhouse to Tennant Creek is 23 km and takes 20 minutes to drive. If you are thinking of staying overnight in Tennant Creek, you will find a few motels to choose from but make sure to book in advance to avoid disappointment.

Tennant Creek Attractions

Local Tennant Creek attractions include Battery Hill Gold Mining & Heritage Centre, the Nyinkka Nyunyu Art and Culture Centre and it is the gateway to Karlu Karlu, the Devils Marbles.

Battery Hill Gold Mining & Heritage Centre

The 1930’s gold rush bought fame and fortune to Tennant Creek and a way to relive these heady days is to visit the Battery Hill Gold Mining & Heritage Centre.

Here you will discover Tennant Creeks mining history when you visit the three museum exhibits which feature the McLaughlin Minerals Collection, give insight into Tennant Creeks social history and tell the Borella ANZAC story. Open Hours: 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday and 9.30am to 4.30pm Weekends and Public Holidays

Nyinkka Nyunyu Art and Culture Centre

The Nyinkka Nyunyu Art and Culture Centre is the place to learn about Warumungu history and culture which is told through the art and stories of the Warumungu people. Open Hours: 9am – 3:30pm Tuesday to Friday and 10am to 2pm Saturday, Closed public holidays.

Tennant Creek Accommodation

Tennant Creek has a selection of motels to choose from and they include the Bluestone Motor Inn, Safari Lodge Motel, Eldorado Motor Inn and Goldfields Hotel Motel. If you are looking for caravan parks you have a choice of the Outback Caravan Park and Tennant Creek Caravan Park.

Make sure to book well in advance as Tennant Creek motels and Tennant Creek caravan parks sell out quickly.

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Tennant Creek to Karlu Karlu/Devils Marbles

The distance from Tennant Creek to Karlu Karlu or the Devils Marbles as they were formerly known is 96 km and takes approximately one hour to drive. Karlu Karlu is one of the Northern Territory’s most iconic images, a collection of rich red granite boulders, strewn across the countryside to resemble giant marbles.

Karlu Karlu/Devils Marbles Conservation Reserve

When you visit Karlu Karlu, you can’t help but be impressed as you watch these massive oval boulders defy gravity as they balance precariously on top of each other.

Karlu Karlu is of great spiritual and cultural importance to the Warumungu, Warlpiri, Kaytete and Alyawarra people who are the traditional owners of the land. Though Karlu Karlu is set in a dry and dusty terrain it supports a variety of wildlife and birdlife that take refuge within the cracks and crevices of its weathered surfaces.

When you visit you will find a basic bush camping area with twenty-four unpowered caravan and camp sites. There are pit toilets for a comfort stop and a small collection of picnic tables and fireplaces with barbecue plates. Be aware that firewood and water are not supplied, and you will have to bring your own.

Karlu Karlu/Devils Marbles Conservation Reserve
Karlu Karlu/Devils Marbles Conservation Reserve

Karlu Karlu to Wycliffe Well Roadhouse

Karlu Karlu to Wycliffe Well Roadhouse is 28 km and takes a short 20 minutes to drive. Entering Wycliffe Well is like stepping into outer space as you are instantly greeted by little green men, a colourful introduction to the UFO capital of Australia.

The extra-terrestrial theme is carried throughout the roadhouse and caravan park and is a fun place to stop off for a photo shoot with a real live alien.

See aliens at the quirky Wycliffe Well Roadhouse on your Darwin to Alice Springs road trip
Meet some friendly aliens at Wycliffe Well Roadhouse

Wycliffe Well Roadhouse to Barrow Creek

The distance from Wycliffe Well to Barrow Creek is 73 km and takes around 45 minutes to drive. Barrow Creek is a small community and a great place to stop for a cool beverage at the quirky Barrow Creek Hotel.

Here you will find one of the best preserved Overland Telegraph stations in the Northern Territory and it is the place to discover the bloody history of the area.

Barrow Creek to Ti Tree Roadhouse

The distance from Barrow Creek to Ti Tree Roadhouse is 109 km and takes a little over one hour to drive.

The Ti Tree Roadhouse has a range of accommodation options including motel rooms and caravan park with powered and unpowered sites.

Ti Tree Roadhouse
Ti Tree Roadhouse

Ti Tree Roadhouse to Aileron Roadhouse

The distance from Ti Tree Roadhouse to Aileron Roadhouse is 60 km and takes roughly 45 minutes to drive.

The first thing you will notice as you drive into the Aileron Roadhouse is the massive 17 metre tall statue of the Anmatjere Man standing on the hill. Closer to the roadhouse you will see the equally impressive Anmatjere Woman and child. The sculptures are by Mark Egan, and they depict a family of the Anmatjere people.

If you would like to take a break from the road the Aileron Roadhouse has an onsite motel, caravan and campgrounds.

Aileron Roadhouse to Alice Springs

The distance from Aileron Roadhouse to Alice Springs is 135 km and takes approximately 90 minutes to drive. As you drive to Alice Springs you will pass through an ever changing landscape of scrubby bushland, wide open plains and rusty red outcrops of rock.

Alice Springs the end of our epic Darwin to Alice Springs road trip
Views of Alice Springs from Anzac Hill

Alice Springs

If you are wondering what to see in Alice Springs, you are in for a real treat. Alice Springs sits in the heart of Australia’s red centre, a rugged and isolated town which is embraced by the beauty of the East and West MacDonnell Ranges.

When you visit Alice Springs, you will find a unique character which is rooted in the regions rich Indigenous and pioneering heritage. The town is full of historical sites that pay tribute to the people who called this untamed land home, a tough breed filled with the outback spirit.

To learn more about Alice Springs fascinating history and get the most out of this stunning outback setting we recommend staying in the area for at least three days or longer, especially if you want to do day trips from Alice Springs or take a tour from Alice Springs to Uluru (Ayers Rock).

Things to do in Alice Springs

There are many Alice Springs tourist attractions which showcase the difficulties of living in such a remote area and highlight the efforts of those willing to embrace new technologies to build a safer and more enriching life for the people of the outback.

You will also get the chance to discover the local Indigenous culture and explore the breathtaking vistas of the MacDonnell Ranges. Of course, for many Alice Springs is a steppingstone to the wonder and splendour of Uluru, Australia’s most iconic landmark.

Here are just a few of our favourite Alice Springs attractions, other places of interest include Anzac Hill, the Alice Springs Telegraph Station Historical Reserve, Simpson’s Gap and the Araluen Cultural Precinct, which you can read about in our Coober Pedy to Alice Springs and Uluru article.

Alice Springs Desert Park

The Alice Springs Desert Park is one of Alice Springs most popular tourist attractions and the place to learn about the animals, plants and culture of the Central Australian Aboriginal people. You can either visit the park during the day or take an Alice Springs Desert Park Nocturnal Experience and see the desert come alive at night.

During an Alice Springs Desert Park Nocturnal Experience, you will discover and interesting cast of animal characters that come to life when the sun goes down.

Escaping the heat of the day these intriguing animals and birds live in a range of habitats which include woodland, sand country and desert rivers. Here you can explore the walking trails and take a cinematic journey that covers four and a half billion years of outback desert creation.

Opening hours: Daily from 7.30am to 6pm with last entry at 4.30pm. Nocturnal House is open from 9am to 5.30pm. Closed 25 December.

Alice Springs School of the Air Visitor Centre

Before the 1950’s the children of the outback were both poorly educated and socially isolated due to the remoteness of the area. The Alice Springs School of the Air became a lifeline to these children when it became the first school to use two-way radio to broadcasts classes to students living in an area of over 1.3 million square kilometres.

Alice Springs School of the Air Visitor Centre Mural
Colourful mural at the Alice Springs School of the Air Visitor Centre

When you visit the Alice Springs School of the Air Visitors Centre you will learn the intriguing history of the world’s largest classroom, remote education and its ongoing importance to the isolated communities of the outback.

Open hours: Monday to Friday from 9am to 3pm, Saturdays from 1.30pm to 4.30pm, Sundays from 11.30am to 4.30pm, Public Holidays from 1.30pm to 4.30pm. Closed Good Friday

John Flynn’s Grave Historical Reserve

The Reverend John Flynn is an outback pioneering legend who founded the Royal Flying Doctor Service and worked tirelessly to make a better life for the people of the outback regions of Australia.

The John Flynn’s Grave Historical Reserve sits at the foot of the MacDonnell Ranges and contains the ashes of Reverend John Flynn.

John Flynn’s Grave Historical Reserve is 7 km west of Alice Springs and takes around 10 minutes to drive by car.

John Flynn’s Grave Historical Reserve
John Flynn’s Grave Historical Reserve

Alice Springs Accommodation

If you are looking for accommodation Alice Springs has a good selection of Alice Springs hotels and Alice Springs motels which range from luxury to budget. For those caravanning or camping there is a choice of Alice Springs caravan park accommodation.

During our stay we chose two different styles of Alice Springs accommodation, self-catering villas at the Desert Palms Alice Springs and luxury accommodation at Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters and were happy with both our choices.  

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Last Words on a Darwin To Alice Springs Road Trip

A Darwin to Alice Springs road trip is one of the most isolated in the world as it takes you from the north to the centre of Australia. The road trip takes you through so many landscapes and introduces you to some of the Northern Territory’s most weird and wonderful attractions.

Though filled with vast distances a Darwin to Alice Springs road trip will have you discovering the beauty and characters of the outback and admiring those who call it home.

Have you taken a Darwin to Alice Springs road trip? What was your favourite place or experience? Feel free to comment we would love to hear from you.

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2 thoughts on “Darwin To Alice Springs Road Trip”

  1. Vorapot Maskulrath

    Dear sir,
    My wife and i read your wonderful Darwin to Alice Springs road trip article and
    Very much want to follow your trail. We live in Bangkok and plan to fly to Darwin and rent a car to do the road trip. Unfortunately we are not able to find any car rental company that allow to drive far beyond Darwin region. Is there anyway you can recommend car rental company that allows rental car to drive such road trip.
    Thanks for your advice,
    Mr. Maskulrath

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