Alice Springs
The city in the south of the Northern Territory and the major jumping off point to Uluru (Ayers Rock), The Olgas and Kings Canyon. A small town that has all the usual big city facilities, a casino and a variety of accommodation to suit all budgets. You can take a camel to breakfast or dinner and what a companion they make. It is a rough and ready town and true Australian locals are what you find. The pubs are the best way to meet the locals in this or any town in Australia. Todd Mall is the city's central shopping district and features many Aboriginal Art Galleries. There are many many attractions to keep the intrepid tourist busy if time allows.
The city is literally surrounded by national parks, Stanley Chasm, Ormiston Gorge, Finke Gorge National Park and Watarrka National Park where you will find the wonderful Kings Canyon. East of Alice Springs is the mighty Simpson Desert.