Red Centre’s Alice Springs proving a hit for Aussies looking to feed their holiday fever
With travel restrictions in place, Alice Springs could pose as the ‘new Bali’, according to online travel agency Skyscanner.
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WITH travel restrictions in place, Alice Springs could pose as the ‘new Bali’, according to online travel agency Skyscanner.
Central Australia has destinations such as Ormiston Gorge, Kings Canyon, the West and East MacDonnell Ranges and Hermannsburg Historic precinct.
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With international travel banned, the capital of the Red Centre has emerged as a popular search destination according to a report from Skyscanner.
The report has revealed Alice Springs as a contender to replace Bali among traditional domestic destinations such as the Whitsundays, Gold Coast and Cairns.
Darwin was also a popular destination among couples and groups who dubbed it as the ‘new Milan’.
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