NORTH AUSTRALIA - The Alice Springs Desert Park
The Alice Springs Desert Park is situated at the foot of the MacDonnell Ranges and is the ideal escape from hectic city living to the serene solitude that comes only in the Australian Outback. This vast area of arid beauty is defined by the ancient and modern Aborigine tribes inhabiting its expanses, as well as the unique plant- and animal life that thrive under such harsh conditions.
The Alice Springs Desert Park boasts 3 environmental areas; namely Desert Rivers, Sand Country and the Woodland Habitat. Not only do these very different regions testify to the spectrum of landscapes in North Australia, but they also offer visitors the unique opportunity to spot rare and endangered species.
Experienced guides conduct tours during the day and night to ensure that visitors have the opportunity
Aerial view of the town of Alice Springs in Central Australia However, the Alice Springs Desert Park not only offers live guides, but also virtual ones in the form of a free audio guide in English, German or Japanese. At any major point during your trip through the park, you may enter the number on the nearest signboard and listen to information regarding the fauna and flora of that particular spot. In addition, the audio guide includes the sounds made by animals of that area and associated Aboriginal tales.
There are many live presentations conducted at the park, the most popular show of which is “Birds of Prey”. This particular show is conducted from an amphitheatre in which wild birds fly freely, displaying their hunting and soaring skills with impressive ease. Additional shows include Aboriginal Weapons, Tracking and Desert Art.
The spacious exhibition area and cinema allow further exploration of this area and the lives that inhabit it.
This attraction is truly one of North Australia’s most impressive and intriguing, and demands more than a few hours to appreciate to the full.
For more info, please visit: http://www.alicespringsdesertpark.com.au/ |
