Red Centre, Australia

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Travel Blogs from Red Centre (2,384)

My sunburnt country, Glen Helen, Australia travel blog
My sunburnt country
Jul 12, 2007

Even though we could sleep in until 7am, my insomnia kicked in once again and I woke at 4. It was far too cold to venture out from under my 2 doonas so I lay awake until I heard movement in camp indicating that breakfast was ready. The Irish ladies are ...

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Still heading south, Tennant Creek, Australia travel blog
Still heading south
Jul 7, 2007

Woken once again at 5am - how am I supposed to get rid of my insomnia if I am continually woken up. I stumbled into the bathroom to be greeted by 2 French girls taking up the entire vanity area, doing full makeup. If I had had the energy I would have ...

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Uluru (Ayers Rock), Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Australia travel blog
Uluru (Ayers Rock)
May 7, 2008

... up the some of St Peter's Basilica with alpenstock and crampons". With metal poles and chains drilled into the majestic red rock, the infamous "Climb" literally scars the landscape as self-interested individuals do themselves no favours in search of ...

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Melanka Backpackers is a HOLE !, Alice Springs, Australia travel blog
Melanka Backpackers is a HOLE !
Jul 8, 2007

... backpacks up 2 storeys to a cramped, dirty room with beds that were falling apart and foam mattresses which sagged in the centre. The facilities were down the hall and not even the light switches worked properly. The only good thing about the entire hostel ...

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Attractions in Red Centre (29)

Devils Marbles
Devils Marbles

Wauchope, Red Centre, Northern Territory, Australia

4.00

Alice Springs Desert Park
Alice Springs Desert Park

Larapinta Drive, P.O. Box 1046 Alice Springs, Red Centre, Northern Territory, Australia

4.50

Desert wildlife, including kangaroos, ghost bats, ostriches and big-eared bilbies are showcased in their natural habitats at this flora and fauna park.
Uluru (Ayers Rock)
Uluru (Ayers Rock)

Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Red Centre, Northern Territory, Australia

4.50

The world's largest monolith, one of the most sacred Aboriginal sites, undergoes spectacular color transformations depending on the time of day or weather conditions.
Alice Springs Reptile Centre
Alice Springs Reptile Centre

Nine Stuart Terrace, Alice Springs, Red Centre, Northern Territory, Australia

4.00

For kids who like reptiles, this huge reptile display is paradise, featuring over 30 species and a chance to feed and get up close to many of them.

Forum Discussions on Red Centre (14)

Northern Territory Starters Guide
Posted on Oct 29, 2009, 02:13:57
... ride from most Australian capital cities. The is so large it covers two very distinct climate zones: The Red Centre and the Tropical North. Central Australia, which includes , , the Barkly Tablelands and regions, has a semi-arid climate. It ...
Australia - the sites?
Posted on Aug 22, 2006, 03:09:21
... have a great vibe about them. The great "Aussie outback" experience is one to consider, heading into the 'red centre' - big open space, fairly impressive indigineous and natural attraction ie. Ayres Rock! Australia's coasts are ...
Girls on Tour
Posted on Oct 11, 2009, 21:53:09
... planned and car fuelled up and ready to go as Helen, Jane, Shirley, Sally and myself took to road for the ultimate Red Centre Road trip driving from Alice Springs to King Canyon and ultimately to view the always spectacular Uluru. The day arrived where ...
The Outback
Posted on Nov 5, 2006, 14:11:02
... Don't forget The Ghan as well! It runs North-South from Darwin to Adelaide (and vice versa), passing right through the Red Centre of Australia. The trip on The Ghan was truly one of my highlights of Oz. If you have the time to spare, I would ...

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