Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
signal outside Alice or Yulara. Carry plenty of drinking water and emergency food at all
times.
All the major companies have offices in Alice Springs, and many have counters at the
airport. Prices drop by about 20% between November and April but rentals don't come
cheap, as most firms offer only 100km free per day, which won't get you far. Talk to the
people at the
visitor centre
( 08-8952 5199, 1800 645 199)
about its unlimited kilo-
metres deal before you book. A conventional (2WD) vehicle will get you to most sights
in the MacDonnell Ranges and out to Uluru and Kings Canyon via sealed roads. If you
want to go further afield, say to Chambers Pillar, Finke Gorge or even the Mereenie
Loop Rd, a 4WD is essential.
vehicles fully equipped for camping with swags (or tents), sleeping bags, cooking gear,
chairs etc. Rates include unlimited kilometres and vehicles can be dropped off at your ac-
commodation.
Avis
(
08-8953 5533;
www.avis.com.au
; Crowne Plaza Hotel)
Also has an airport counter.
(
www.mightycampers.com.au
)
campervans.
Budget
( 08-8952 8899, 13 27 27;
www.budget.com.au
;
79 Todd Mall & airport)
operator (associated with Alice Camp 'n' Drive) with 2WD and 4WD vehicles which can
be equipped with camping gear. Unlimited kilometre rates are available.
Europcar
(
13 13 90;
www.europcar.com.au
;
airport)
Hertz
(
08-8952 2644;
www.hertz.com
; 34 Stott Tce & airport)
Territory Thrifty Car Rental
(
08-8952 9999;
www.rentacar.com.au
;
cnr Stott Tce & Hartley
St)
TRAIN
A classic way to enter or leave the Territory is by the
Ghan
which can be booked through
08-8953 0488; 40 Todd Mall)
. Discounted fares are sometimes offered, especially in the low
season (February to June). Bookings are essential.
The train station is at the end of George Cres off Larapinta Dr.
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Getting Around
