Road trips from Alice Springs
4 road trips that start in or near Alice Springs, from 3 to 8 days, each with a stop-by-stop itinerary, distances and campsites along the way.
West MacDonnell Ranges from Alice Springs
Red Centre loop: Alice Springs, Uluru and Kings Canyon
Granite boulders, telegraph stations and outback pubs – by camper along the Explorers Way to Katherine
Red gorges, ghost gums and starry skies – by camper along the Red Centre Way to Uluṟu
| Route | Suggested days | Distance | Driving | Stops |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West MacDonnell Ranges from Alice Springs | 3 | 212 km | 2 h 19 min | 10 |
| Red Centre loop: Alice Springs, Uluru and Kings Canyon | 6 | 919 km | 10 h 01 min | 12 |
| Granite boulders, telegraph stations and outback pubs – by camper along the Explorers Way to Katherine | 7 | 1,354 km | 14 h 45 min | 14 |
| Red gorges, ghost gums and starry skies – by camper along the Red Centre Way to Uluṟu | 8 | 1,128 km | 12 h 18 min | 14 |
FAQs
What are the best road trips from Alice Springs?
Popular routes starting in or near Alice Springs: West MacDonnell Ranges from Alice Springs, Red Centre loop: Alice Springs, Uluru and Kings Canyon, Granite boulders, telegraph stations and outback pubs – by camper along the Explorers Way to Katherine and Red gorges, ghost gums and starry skies – by camper along the Red Centre Way to Uluṟu.
Is there a short road trip from Alice Springs?
The shortest is West MacDonnell Ranges from Alice Springs: 3 days, about 212 km.
What is the longest road trip from Alice Springs?
The longest is Granite boulders, telegraph stations and outback pubs – by camper along the Explorers Way to Katherine: 7 days, about 1,354 km with 14 stops.