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Love letters to Alice
Congratulations to Yvonne from SA who has won our Red Centre competition with her love letter to Alice Springs
I would love to experience a place where the indigenous heart beats so strong, I'll hear it, far away from the noise of the city crowd. I'm an elderly woman, born in a country town in 1948, come from my mother, born in Glebe, and my
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Maureen — Visitor
Lost luggage, brother bitten by spider in shoe at caravan park (🤣), beautiful greenery, red dirt, tasted crocodile, dad said no to a person asking for a cigarette, beautiful weather, Ayers Rock on NYE in 1999/2000, it was wild for my 11 year old
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Hayley — Visitor
Riding out to Simpsons Gap for sunset with the fam enjoying the peace and vibrant skies and rock change colour. BBQ and picnic lunch and dinners at the telegraph station walking down the dry river bed and playing with the kids on the grass, then
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sophie — Visitor
My memories of Alice Springs show it is a truly magical place, Uluru is a fascinating, spiritual experience. The colors and earthly hues change depending on the time of day. The peaceful silent stillness that embraces you and makes you feel whole
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Jacinta — Visitor
Dear Alice,

The last time we met I had turned 12 in the Ellery Creek camping ground. It was a pivotal birthday for me because after opening some presents in the family tent, my dad took me on a sunrise hike to see the glowing
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Indigo — Visitor
Dear Alice,
I couldn't wait to visit after listening to my son's stories. You were everything and more! Magical vistas, stunning chasms, dramatic gorges & grounded people. From standing just so in the sun's beams at midday
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Sue — Visitor
Art and nature are the 2 things I love about Alice. Galleries, the Larapinta Trail, the Finke national Park. Learning about and experiencing First Nations culture - amazing.
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Kristen — Visitor
My last encounter and fondest memory with the outback was when I spent time at Santa Theresa Mission, 80 km south east of Alice Springs in 1984 when I was 23 years old. I was visiting a friend who was teaching there.

I still remember
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Alessandra — Visitor
It's nearly 6 years since I first visited The Alice. The magic of the MacDonnell Ranges thrilled me and I'd love to revisit the ancient waterholes.
I was unprepared for the hordes of flies when visiting Uluru, so I need to return
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Janice — Visitor
When I was only 20 I travelled to Uluru from Alice to see the great rock for the first time. Without any actually planning I managed to arrive just on sunset! Although I had read and heard much about what to expect and even seen many photos nothing
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patrick — Visitor
Dear Alice Springs,

It seems I've heard enough about you to know that you're not just a place; you're a whole experience, one I’m eager to dive into. And let’s be honest—what better way to truly get to know you than by
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Kai — Visitor
My husband and I saved up every penny and went on a honeymoon of a lifetime to Alice springs 3yrs ago and it was one of the most magical places I'd ever visited.
One of my fondest memories was visiting Ellery Creek Big Hole in West
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Natalie — Visitor
Alice Springs is the best place to start an adventure in the red centre. Seeing the little waterfalls flowing from Uluru's top after a storm in spring 2012. Walking all around Uluru was a magestic experience I'd like to share with my
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Graziella — Visitor
Dear Alice,
The year I lived amongst the dirt,
Was one of the best by far.
Now city bound my heart’s still girt,
Oh Alice, you set the bar.
The vibrant colours are my favourite memory,
Rainbow valley’s
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Anna — Visitor
I first experienced Alice on school camp in 1983. I was struck by Alice’s breathtaking scenery and people.

I could not get over the beautiful red dirt that contrasted with the green of the spinafex.

Visiting Uluṟu
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Alison J — Visitor
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