Australian Holidays and Travel Guide

Leah McLennan

Travel Journalist

Leah McLennan is a freelance writer based in Darwin. She was a journalist in Sydney for over a decade and counts her time as travel editor for Australian Associated Press as one of the highlights of her career. From exploring remote campsites in the Top End with her family, to seeking out new art galleries in faraway cities, she’ll grab an adventurous or arty travel experience within her reach.

<p><i>16 unexpected things to do</i> in <strong>Alice Springs</strong></p>

16 unexpected things to do in Alice Springs

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<p><i>Strap yourself in</i>: A local’s guide to <strong>Northern Territory</strong> road trips</p>

Strap yourself in: A local’s guide to Northern Territory road trips

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<p><i>The ultimate guide</i> to camping and caravanning in the <strong>Red Centre</strong></p>

The ultimate guide to camping and caravanning in the Red Centre

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<p><i>7 incredible</i> <strong>Alice Springs</strong> to <strong>Uluru</strong> tours you’ll want to try</p>

7 incredible Alice Springs to Uluru tours you’ll want to try

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<p><i>Everything you need to know</i> about the Larapinta Trail</p>

Everything you need to know about the Larapinta Trail

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<p><i>The top</i> <strong>Alice Springs</strong> accommodation for every traveller</p>

The top Alice Springs accommodation for every traveller

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<p><i>Parrtjima</i> – this annual festival in the desert will blow your mind</p>

Parrtjima – this annual festival in the desert will blow your mind

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<p><strong>Alice Springs</strong> <i>caravan parks and camping</i> – everything you need to know</p>

Alice Springs caravan parks and camping – everything you need to know

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driving through Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park

Strap yourself in: A local’s guide to Northern Territory road trips

The Territory is the ultimate driving adventure. Picture this: floating in a waterhole that plunges 40 metres deep, spotting turtles gliding along crystal-clear edges, or admiring rock paintings of Thylacines at Ubirr, barista-made coffee in hand.

Alice Springs

Parrtjima – this annual festival in the desert will blow your mind

Each April, Parrtjima turns the landscape around Alice Springs (Mparntwe) into a virtual canvas with large-scale light installations that adorn the ancient slopes of the MacDonnell Ranges.

Alice Springs

16 unexpected things to do in Alice Springs

Aboriginal rock art, idyllic waterholes, spectacular sunsets, intriguing history and diverse culture. This is Alice Springs, and it's filled with an abundance of things to do.

Red Centre

Your guide to the great Indigenous Red Centre art trail

The best thing about exploring the Indigenous art trail of the Red Centre can be described in one word: unique.

Alice Springs

The top Alice Springs accommodation for every traveller

Chalk it up to friendly locals, boutique safari tents, fancy hotels, or the timeless charm of the desert, but we’ll never get tired of an Alice Springs getaway.

Alice Springs

Alice Springs caravan parks and camping – everything you need to know

From swags and tents to caravans, cabins, or upscale glamping setups, Alice Springs offers an enchanting backdrop for camping in Australia's heartland.

Red Centre

Everything you need to know about the Larapinta Trail

The epic Larapinta Trail boasts sheer walls of vivid red rock, wild swimming holes, spindly ghost gums, and sapphire skies – and the potential to ground us and revive the soul.

The private deck attached to the Deluxe Suites at Discovery Parks - Kings Canyon

Red Centre

The ultimate guide to camping and caravanning in the Red Centre

To truly appreciate the beauty of the Red Centre you need to spend a night or more under the stars.

Alice Springs

7 incredible Alice Springs to Uluru tours you’ll want to try

From quick day trips to immersive multi-day adventures, these tours from Alice Springs to Uluṟu promise an unforgettable adventure.