Thought some of you may like this bit of Information.......In Alice Springs N T there are heaps of places in and around Alice one can stop and rest/sleep I did not notice one NO CAMPING SIGN.....Having flown here for a couple of days am staying at Lasserters casino Shirls and I have been driving around the Area in a Hired Car......I even asked a copper about Independent stays and he said No one really worries you here they even can ride their Bikes without a helmet I mean if one is just passing through it's a great place to stop
Ps 21/5/2013
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I always leave my camping area cleaner than I found it.
I've been to Alice many times over the years as my family used to live there. This advice is the absolute opposite of everything I've ever been told... was he joking? There is a reason for the high fences around peoples houses in the town, and around caravan parks, also the signs about locking up your valuables. No way would I camp overnight on the Todd.
Well I was there yesterday 22/5/2013 and i spoke with a cop who was sitting in his car beside the Todd River near Lasseters casino and I approached him and that is what he said to me.....What point would I be trying to make with bull **** I said in and Around the area Not Camping for any length of time One night mayb instead of a caravan park......How about your experiance with the Push bike no helmet attitude Am I wrong there? When I'am in towns I check everyting for possible spots for future trips....And I ask locals everything I figure i need to Know......If you know so much about Alice then you would know what I mean.
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I always leave my camping area cleaner than I found it.
We were there 3 years ago. Loved it but did not feel safe enough to free camp anywhere, as at that time there was a lot of trouble with people breaking into vans. They would even hoist the smallest kids through flaps to steel wallets and anything they could carry off. They were so quiet - they were able to get in and out whilst the occupants were sleeping, then they just melted into the night.
However aside from that Palm Valley was absolutely gorgeous loved it. Also the Transport Museum and the Desert Park.
It is a truly beautiful area just a great shame that thieving is so rampant. I hope it has changed but from what I hear it has also become a more violent society.
Where did you leave your caravan when you went to Palm Valley BriVee? We took the tent out there and left ours at G'day Mate.
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We also stayed at the G'day Mate at that time it was $195 for 6 nights with the 7th free. We took a day trip out to Palm Valley as we dont do tenting due to arthritis, if I got down on the ground into a sleeping bag, would waste too much time everytime I needed to "go"y. I must admit it would have been brilliant at night the stars and the peace and quiet of the country are really something. What did you make of the night? and how long were you out there?
You do not free camp close to the township of Alice Springs EVER. Specially not by the Todd River. You would only free camp way out of town. My daughter lives there and my ex sister in law and her husband run a Motel there. The stories they tell would curl your hair Would only stay in a Caravan Park in Alice. Beautiful country town with so many problems .
Enjoy your stay.
