Destinations / Alice Springs / Adventure
The outback desert landscape and the MacDonnell Ranges set the scene for a variety of adventure activities, from hot air ballooning to quad-bike riding, bushwalking to camel-riding.
A scenic hot air balloon flight will give you a new perspective on the sheer size of the outback. Helicopter and airplane tours are also available. Quad bikes are another unique form of transport perfect for outback conditions. Join a tour and ride along bush tracks, alongside mountain ranges and through dry, sandy, river beds. Mountain biking is also popular, with many sealed and off-road tracks available.
One of the world’s most famous walking trails, the Larapinta Trail runs along the backbone of the West MacDonnell Ranges and is divided into 12 sections, ranging from easy day trips to challenging overnight walks. There are many Larapinta tour operators to choose from. Immerse yourself in the culture and experience life on an historic homestead or get your hands dirty by working on a cattle station.
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Experience Adventures in the Alice Springs region
Kathmandu Photoshoot
The New Zealand outfitter put their outdoors apparel to the ultimate road test, trekking the Larapinta Trail and Kings Canyon.
Outback ballooning
Float with the wind above the red sand in a balloon, an outback sunrise from aloft is like viewing a painting of pastel blues, purples and yellows.
Larapinta Trail
Explore a dozen different landscapes on a trek across the West MacDonnell Ranges.
