Alice Springs, an atmospheric outback town, is the capital of Australia's Red Centre. Explore the Western MacDonnell Ranges including Simpson's Gap, Standley Chasm, Glen Helen and Ormiston Gorge. Visit the Alice Springs Desert Park, the School of the Air and the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Go camel riding and hot air ballooning. Alice Springs YHA hostel is the perfect stopover before exploring Uluru (Ayers Rock) and Kings Canyon.