Whether you’re here for a year or just passing through Alice Springs is full of interesting things to do. Here are a few of our favourite suggestions.
- Watercolour painting class at Simpsons Gap
Spend a Sunday afternoon playing with paint at Simpsons Gap. Art Tours of Australia can pick you up from your Alice Springs accommodation and take you on a short 15 minute drive to the spectacular West MacDonnel Ranges for a watercolour painting class. A wonderful way to spend a Sunday afternoon.
- Visit Indigenous art centres
Alice Springs is home to a number of fantastic Aboriginal art centres and galleries. We high recommend visiting the Tjanpi Desert Weavers gallery, the Bindi gallery, Many Hands Art Centre, and the Tangentyere Artists gallery, all in the industrial area of Alice Springs. Remember to check opening times before heading out, alternatively you can reach out to Art Tours of Australia who can drive you from your Alice Springs accommodation to these art centres and galleries.
The Centre is strongly committed to improving economic participation of Aboriginal people and maintaining cultural heritage. It was established for Western Aranda artists to come together to paint, share and learn new techniques and ideas.
Iltja Ntjarra is located a short distance from the centre of Alice Springs (approximately a 15-minute walk).
- Overnight camping trip
Camping in Central Australia has to be one of the most memorable experiences the outback has to offer. Why not join Art Tours of Australia for an overnight camping and art trip?
Choose from 3 and 5 day camping options, or customise a tour for your specific needs. All tours are fully catered with an accompanying guide.
Available accommodation styles vary from “swags” to luxury safari tents and wheelchair accessible tents.
- Astronomy tour
Interested in learning about the stars in Central Australia? Art Tours of Australia’s tour guides have extensive knowledge that spans to the outer edges of out universe and back. Let us show you the stars! We can pick you up and take you out of town for a short astronomy talk. Just send us an email, text, or give us a call and we can arrange a special trip for your group at a competitive price.
