The Aboriginal Arrernte (pronounced arrunda) people are the traditional custodians of Mparntwe (Alice Springs) and the surrounding region. Mparntwe (pronounced m’barn-twa) is the Arrernte name of Alice Springs, which is a picturesque outback Australian town and has all the services you need. Located 1500km from the nearest major city and servicing the southern half of the Northern Territory, Alice Springs has all the services you need. A great base for exploring Australia's remote wilderness, discover the Red Centre from Alice Springs, a hub for Aboriginal art, pioneer history, and quirky outback events like the Henley-on-Todd Regatta. See Uluru-Kata Tjuta on a camel or Harley Davidson or with a gourmet dune top dinner. Explore Kings Canyon, West MacDonnell Ranges, Simpson Desert, and Devil's Marbles on journeys like the Red Centre Way, Larapinta Trail, and Explorers Highway.