Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( 0416 170 164;
www.cameltracks.com
;
Jane Rd)
Local cameleer Marcus Williams offers
one-hour rides (adult/child $50/25), as well as half-day jaunts (per person $95).
Cycling & Mountain Bike Riding
Bikes are the perfect way to get around Alice Springs. There are cycle paths along the
Todd River to the Telegraph Station, west to the Alice Springs Desert Park and further
out to Simpsons Gap. For a map of cycling and walking paths pick up a copy of
Active in
Alice
from the visitor information centre.
With its arid rangeland terrain and networks of single tracks, Alice Springs is getting a
name for mountain bike riding, with the annual five-day MTB Enduro race a calendar
highlight. Trails are easily accessed from town or meet up for a
social sunset ride
(
08-8952 5800;
centralaustralianroughriders.asn.au
;
Scout Hall, cnr Larapinta & Lovegrove Drs; ride
$5;
6pm Wed winter, 5pm summer)
with the Central Australian Rough Riders' Club.
Longhorn
BIKE HIRE
( 0439 860 735; half-/full day $20/35)
Drop-off/pick-up service with commuter, moun-
tain and tandem bikes available as well as kids' bikes and baby seats.
Ultimate Ride
BIKE SHOP
( 08-8953 7297; 2/30 North Stuart Hwy; 9am-6pm Mon-Fri, 9am-2pm Sat)
Home of the
Rough Riders, Ultimate Ride sells bicycles, stocks accessories and does repairs. It will
also advise on bike tracks.
Swimming
Alice Aquatic & Leisure Centre
SWIMMING
( 08-8953 4633; Speed St; adult/child $5/2.55; 6am-7pm Mon-Fri, 9am-7pm Sat & Sun)
With lots of grass for lounging about and views of the Ranges, the Leisure Centre makes
a lovely alternative to your hotel pool. The solar-heated indoor pools are open year-
round.
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Tours
Around Alice & MacDonnell Ranges
