AU$ 473 Cheap Flights from Katherine to Alice Springs

Alice Springs, the third-largest town in the Northern Australian territory, is a scenic place surrounded by red desert and magnificent mountain ranges. It is a quaint city, secluded from the hustle-bustle of modern life, full of arts, festivals and market events. It has a mix of aboriginal people and other immigrants from various parts of the world. The city encircles the Todd River and is the travel hub for hiking and desert trails.

From historical monuments and museums to nature parks and hills to diving into hidden waterholes in the desert, this is a charming unofficial capital of Australia’s red centre, which offers something for everyone to enjoy. 

Tip: Alice has many festivals, and events, so find the ones which interest you the most, to decide on your time of visit.  The most famous one is Alice show, its annual festival with shopping, animal displays, arts and crafts. Try to avoid the extreme temperatures in Alice during summers and winters, March-May is the best time weather-wise.

Getting to Alice Springs

Alice Springs Airport is the regional airport, 13 km south of Alice Springs city. From Katherine to Alice Springs, there are Direct flights provided by Airnorth Regional Airlines. Katherine to Alice Springs flights typically takes from 2-4 hours, depending on which connecting city you fly from. There are many cheap flights to Alice Springs from nearby towns offered by multiple Airlines.

Tip: If you choose a flight from cities close to Katherine like Darwin, then you can get many cheaper options for flights.

What to see in Alice

Alice Springs or only “Alice” is the pulse of Australia’s red centre. It is the best place to explore wildlife and natural wonders like West MacDonnell ranges, Kings Canyon and Uluru. The splendid Larapinta Trail would take you 223 Km of simple astonishing bushwalking and hiking experience.

If you are a stargazer, then there is no other place than Alice to have the beauty of Milky Way seen most spectacularly. This makes astronomy accessible in the area.

The aboriginal art gallery is another unique place, with it being one of the oldest art tradition in the world.

You can go to Anzac hills for a breathtaking view of the city and have breakfast and dinner watching the mountain ranges.

There are many attractions for the family-like waterhole hopping, Kangaroo sanctuary tour and reptile centre, to enjoy with kids.

Tip: Consider the extreme weather when visiting Alice Springs, have a plan and bring supplies like enough water sun protection. 

Shop and Dine in Alice

Alice Springs is the place to buy aboriginal arts and crafts, and most shopping and dining is around Todd mall.  

Visit the aboriginal art world centre to meet the indigenous artists and their work from the central Australian area.

Alice Spring town council operates night markets in the todd mall where one can shop, enjoy local performances and eat tasty treats.

Alice Springs market is the central place to enjoy fresh food and buy books, clothing and artwork made by local vendors. Ling’s supermarket is the place for substantial Asian food lovers.

For the tea-holics, there is Tea Shrine on Todd mall.

Tip: Do make time for MBantua starlit bush dinner tour where you can enjoy the setting sun with a drink and aboriginal culture along with Bush food.

Katherine to Alice Springs Direct flights is only by Airnorth Regional Airlines but try to travel from nearby cities to get cheap flights. Make Katherine-Alice Springs flight booking with discount hotel reservations for great deals.

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