Getting There
Friday, Saturday, Sunday , Monday 10 - 4 call for a free bus to the Festival from your Alice Springs accommodation phone Kris on 0410806825.
Alice Springs and the Red Centre is one of Australia’s truly unique experiences and the Beanie Festival is a great excuse to see the wonders of the Northern Territory. Depending on the time you have available, you can just fly straight in, or take it slowly and soak up the country. Discover your Central Australian options here.
By Plane QANTAS and VIRGIN Australia both fly into Alice.
By Train The Ghan Travel from Adelaide or Darwin on this overland railway adventure. The changing flora and desert landscape are spectacular.
By Bus Greyhound Australia have an enormous network of buses across the country.
By Car Many enjoy the road trip though the wild interiors of Australia, with many routes, suitable for all kinds of vehicle.Outback Now has itineraries and ideas to help plan your trip. Or if you want to share a ride check out Co-Seats
Alice Springs has a range of accommodation options including including camping, cabins and hostels, hotels and resorts.
And just out of town is the beautiful MacRange Holiday Park with a host of fabulous facilities.
Alice in the Territory also have great deals for Festival goers phone 08 8952 6100
Vatu Sancuary is a stunning, quite real Alice Springs experience
http://www.vatusanctuary.com.au/vatu-sanctuary.php
Or search TravelNT
Over the Festival weekend the festival provides a free bus service to pick up and drop off to your accommodation. Phone 0408 436 928 to book the bus. There are also taxis available. Or you can hire a bike from Outback Cycling at 6/63 Todd Mall, they are offering 10% discount on hire and tours for anyone wearing their beanie. Ph 08 8952 1541
There are bike paths from town to the Araluen Galleries. Walking is also an option from town.
Other great things to see and do in the Red Centre
Nyinguta Edwards spins on a Pitjantjatjara spindle
In the gorgeous Musgrave Ranges. Beanies made by Tjimpuna Dunn and Nyinguta Edwards