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( 08-8952 9888;
www.outbackretreat.com.au
; cottage d $230; )
Experience a taste of
outback station life at this retreat, about 25km from town. The private self-contained cot-
tage is a refurbished stockman's quarters. A full breakfast is included but the rest is self-
catering. Have a game of tennis or mooch around the enormous property including the
original station school, which operated through the School of the Air (
Click here
).
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Eating
Kwerralye Cafe
CAFE $
(6 South Tce; mains $6-12; 7.30am-3pm Mon-Fri)
This excellent cafe is part of a program
training young indigenous Territorians in all aspects of hospitality. There are excellent
light breakfasts, homemade pies, gourmet salads and daily specials, plus espresso coffee.
Bean Tree Cafe
CAFE $
( Tuncks Rd, Olive Pink Botanic Garden; mains $9-12; 8am-3pm)
Breakfast with the birds at
this superb outdoor cafe tucked away in the Olive Pink Botanic Garden. Service can be
slow, but it's a relaxing place to sit and the wholesome home-style dishes such as the
kangaroo burger and apple crumble are well worth the wait.
Page 27 Cafe
CAFE $
(Fan Lane; mains $9-16; 7.30am-3pm Tue-Fri, 8am-3pm Sat & Sun; )
Alice's locals duck
down this arcade for great coffee or fresh juice and wholesome home-style breakfasts
(eggs any style, pancakes), pita wraps, pies and salads. Excellent vegetarian menu.
Water Tank Cafe
CAFE $
(Hele Cres; mains $8-16; 10am-3pm Mon-Fri, 9am-3pm Sat; )
Tucked away in the Bloom-
in' Deserts nursery this friendly cafe serves up fresh salads, burgers and homemade cake.
Locals sprawl out on the couches and beanbags, sipping potent coffee and making use of
the free wi-fi.
Tea Shrine
VEGAN $
