Great News for Budget travellers. From 9th April 2013 Tiger Airways will commence flights from Sydney and Melbourne to Alice Springs.....4 times per week (T, W, Th, Sat). With bargain flights starting from $99.00, there has never been a cheaper way to get from Sydney and Melbourne to Alice Springs to see the magnificaent sight of Uluru. Book your own Flight with Tiger Airways secure and online using your credit card www.tigerairways.com

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Book your own Flight with Qantas secure and online using your credit card www.qantas.com.au A TIP *** The more notice you book your flight - the cheaper the flight. Once you have booked your flight, book The Rock Tour for pick up at 6:00am the next day. Qantas are sometimes expensive and are the only Airline that fly into Alice Springs from Adelaide (you can take an overnight Greyhound Bus from Adelaide 22 hours for only $185 - book with us), Brisbane, Darwin (you can take an overnight Grehound Bus 22 hours from Darwin for only $185 - book with us), Perth and Cairns. Qantas also fly from Sydney and Melbourne but so does Tiger Airways who are generally much cheaper. Tiger Airways are a fantastic Budget Airline that fly from Sydney and Melbourne (only 4 times per week though) to Alice Springs only! Tiger Flights start at $99 if booked in advance. *** April 2013 - Take advantage of the PRICE WAR and fly CHEAP with Qantas v Tiger Airways on these flights from Sydney and Melbourne.

The Rock Tour is an Agent for Greyhound Buses. Greyhound are offering some fantastic deals for budget travel within Australia. If you are planning to travel to Alice Springs from Cairns $247.00, Townsville $247.00, Darwin $184.00 or Adelaide $156.00, give us a Freecall 1800 246345 and we will arrange the best price possible.

The historic Ghan Train is a very popular mode of transport for backpackers. There are 3 trains that cover the majority of Australia. The Ghan - Darwin to Alice Springs to Adelaide Indian Pacific - Perth to Adelaide to Sydney Overlander - Melbourne to Adelaide *** Value *** You can buy a $590.00 unlimited travel "6 month pass" which is very popular with budget travellers. Please Note: The trains do not depart daily so check the GSR Great Southern Rail website for timetables and Backpacker / Rail Saver / Super Saver Fares.

Check out the accommodation ranking on Hostelworld before booking. If you arrive in Alice Springs before your tour, you will need 1 nights accommodation before the tour and at least 1 nights accomodation after the tour. Once you have established the best place to stay in Alice Springs, contact the Hostels below Direct for the best deals and Free Airport, Bus and Train shuttle.

Freecall 1800 351925 Free Airport, Bus & Train Shuttle Alice Springs "Best Small, Clean and friendly Hostel" and highly recommended. Your Hosts PJ and Alicja will help make your stay enjoyable and memorable. Home-style Comfort in the Red Centre. "TOP RATED" hostel in Alice Springs as voted by Backpackers (source: Hostelworld.com, hostelbookers.com,hostels.com,tripadvisor.com) The hostel is only a five minute walk from Alice's town centre, and a great place to relax and unwind before and after your Uluru tour. See Tour Package Specials. Choose from small dorms $26, large dorms $22, doubles or twin $63 or single rooms. Beds are made up for when you arrive and dorms cleaned daily, air conditioning, brand new beds with comfy spring mattresses, fridge, security lockers. What's Free: *Breakfast *Internet & Wireless (only hostel in Alice Springs with free internet)** *Pick-up service from Airport, Train or Bus station* *Luggage Storage & Valuables stored in safe* Facilities: * Pool/Laundry *A/C & fridges in all rooms * Fully equipped kitchen * TV/PC/Chill-out Room * Bike Hire Please email your arrival details e.g. Flight Number, Bus or Train. We are a licensed travel agency and can advise and book all local and Australia-wide tours before -or when you get here. Come and see why travelers find Alice Lodge the best place in Alice Springs for a fun, clean, happy stay and why solo travelers find it an easy place to make new friends. Cancellation & Pick-up Policy: Any cancellation must be notified directly to Alice Lodge Backpackers at least 48 hours in advance by email, or you will be charged on your credit card. Pick-up will only be arranged for persons who advise their arrival details to Alice Lodge a minimum of 48 hours in advance. For Backpackers looking to work in Alice Springs, we also have permanent accommodation available...send us an email to find out more. Come stay at the "Best Small & Friendly hostel in Alice Springs". "Happy Travels - See You Soon"

Freecall 1800 027027 Winner of the 2011 Golden Backpack Award for “Best Backpacker Hostel N.T.” Free airport pick-up. Ghan Train & Greyhound pick up subject to availability. Free LIGHT breakfast and luggage storage. Located on the same street as “The Rock Tour” and “The Rock Bar” Toddy’s is centrally located within Alice Springs providing guests with access to the Alice Springs Reptile Centre, Royal Flying Doctors and a number of retail stores and supermarkets. We have a wide variety of dorms, motel rooms and family/group rooms to suit your needs and your budget. With free airport, train station and greyhound pick ups, free light breakfast and free luggage/valuable storage Toddy’s is the perfect place to begin and finish you adventure with The Rock Tour. FACILITIES: Two swimming pools, bar and beer garden, pool table, bike hire, TV room, free tea & coffee all day, luggage storage, free light breakfast, tour desk, kiosk, two laundries, communal kitchen, off-street parking, air-conditioned, internet access. Freecall: 1800 027 027 or Email: toddys@toddys.com.au

Freecall 1800 783633 Alice's Secret is a small 30 bed Hostel in Alice Springs and is a little treasure. NO NONSENSE, TEN BILLION STAR ACCOMMODATION Recommended by Lonely Planet as ' too good to stay a secret'. For young and old, rich and poor, black and white, yellow and red, and yes even green.... everybody is welcome to share the Secret! Suzanne and Wayne welcome you. Cozy and relaxed, quiet, clean and friendly. Just a 5 min walk from town, safe, off-road free parking, locker storage, internet wifi. The smallest hostel in the Alice, we are tucked away in a quiet street just opposite arid bush land and Botanic Gardens, yet only a five minute walk from the town centre. Being the smallest, we pride ourselves on our cleanliness and friendliness, and we are happy to give you that extra bit of attention you will miss in the bigger places. You can choose between air conditioned dormitories from $23, single $60, twin or double $65 rooms, all at affordable prices. Communal facilities include a big catering kitchen, or you might prefer firing up a BBQ in our spacious garden after cooling down in the sparkling swimming pool.

Phone 89 528855 Guide to hosteling, travel and backpacking in Australia with YHA Hosteling International. Part of the ever popular and consistent YHA Group. The YHA is a mid sized Hostel and has there location close to town. Most backpackers that take The Rock Tour 3 Day Uluru Tour generally need at least 1 nights accommodation in Alice Springs before the Tour and 1 nights accommodation after the Tour. Dorms are $24 and Private Rooms start at $70.00.

Phone 89 526100 Free Airport, Bus & Train Shuttle Newest premier backpackers / flashpackers to Alice Springs Alice in the Territory backpackers offers a variety of accommodation including ensuited 4 share private backpacker rooms, double, twins and interconnecting rooms all with brand new beds and linen. All rooms have their own ensuite and are supplied with All Linen, Blankets and Towels TV Free In-House Movie Channels WIFI Connection Reverse Cycle Air-Conditioning Bar Fridge Private Lockers Clothes Airer Iron & Ironing Board Facilities include Resort style swimming pool and spa,bbq platform with magnificent views of the MacDonnell range. Large common room equipped with free tea and coffee and cooking facilities Backpacker guests can also enjoy cold beer on tap in our brand new bistro and lounge bar which offers daily specials and menu’s to cater to all budgets. It’s a comfortable, relaxing venue for backpackers and locals alike. Our helpful staff will be delighted to give you all the information you require to enjoy the unique charm that surrounds the Central Australia region. Our tour and information desk is open daily to help with bookings and backpacker tours. We also offer free airport, bus and train transfers with a shuttle bus services to and from the town centre. We are located adjacent to the casino and world renowned desert golf course. Our clean and friendly environment is an ideal choice to make your stay in the red centre one to remember.

Welcome to Annies Place, the funkiest hostel in the 'Alice'! We have 31 fabulously decorated rooms set around our pool. Our dorm rooms have their own en-suites and air-conditioning. We have lovely private doubles with our without en-suites. Situated in the CBD we are walking distance to all the majors shops and tourist spots. Down the road is the world famous Royal Flying Doctor Museum, Old Gaol and the Reptile Centre. Our licensed bar is one of the most popular in town so be ready for a party! Our amazing chef prepares with love our famous $5 meals for dinner and our sexy bar people can serve you your $12 jugs daily. FREE breakfast from 5am (if you're up that early) until 9am and FREE wifi! No key deposits as we have individually coded doors and FREE luggage storage. Come and join our family, you might not want to leave!

Ph 8952 2322 Alice Motor Inn is located 10mins walk from the Alice Springs Town Mall in the quiet residential Eastside area of town. The Motel has a large sparkling swimming pool surrounded by a beautiful garden suntanning area with a Spectacular MacDonnell Range View, great to get away from the hustle and bustle and soak up the Central Australian sun. · Complimentary Wireless Internet · Complimentary Set Breakfast · Sparkling Swimming Pool · Guest laundry · Secured Off street parking · BBQ Area & Shared kitchen. · All rooms are non smoking · Tour booking facilities at reception · Alice Springs Motels

Freecall 1800 794663 Free Airport, Bus & Train Shuttle All of our accommodation at our lovely hostel in Alice Springs have large spacious rooms and high ceilings. They also include: Ensuite shower and toilet facilities, Air conditioning in every room, Security card entry to ensure our guests safety at all times, Brand new beds with lockable backpack storage, floor with - “female only" dorm rooms which are kitted out with hairdryers and mirrors especially for the girls.

White Gum Motel is located in the centre of Alice Springs. Just a leisurely 10 minute walk to Todd Mall. I deal for the budget minded traveller who wants there own private room.

Cheap accommodation and budget rooms at the the Desert Rose Inn in the heart of the outback town of Alice Springs of Northern Territory Australia.

Going to Darwin after your Ayers Rock adventure? Catch the overnight Greyhound Bus from Alice Springs to Darwin. You can buy a Greyhound "Croc Pass" for $184.00 and stay overnight in Katherine if you like. The Croc Pass is a 7 Day Pass. 3 Day Kakadu 4 Wheel Drive Tour $495.00 All Inclusive

Going to Adelaide after your Ayers Rock adventure? Catch the overnight Greyhound Bus from Alice Springs to Adelaide. You can buy a Greyhound "Opal Pass" for $194.00 and stay overnight in Coober Pedy if you like. The Opal Pass is a 7 Day Pass. 3 Day Kangaroo Island $449.00

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Freecall 1800 246345 The Rock Bar is Backpacker Central in Alice Springs. With live music every night, your tour guide will meet you at The Rock Bar at 7:00pm after your tour for a couple of beers and a great dinner! ROCK ON

Book your "Unbeatable" Flight deals with Flight Centre when travelling in Australia and Overseas. Call 133 133 Make sure that Flight Centre book you on The Rock Tour also! Before the Tour Qantas fly to Alice Springs from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Cairns, Perth, Adelaide and Darwin. Qantas fly to Ayers Rock direct from Sydney, Melbourne, Cairns and Perth. Virgin Blue fly to Ayers Rock direct from Sydney. After the Tour Qantas fly from Alice Springs to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Cairns, Perth, Adelaide and Darwin. Qantas fly from Ayers Rock direct to Sydney, Melbourne, Cairns and Perth. Virgin Blue fly from Ayers Rock direct to Sydney.

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