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Viewpoint · Alice Springs, Northern Territory
Anzac Hill
Hill in central Alice Springs with a war memorial and 360-degree views over the town, the Todd River and the MacDonnell Range.
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About Anzac Hill
Anzac Hill is a low hill on the northern edge of central Alice Springs. At the top is a memorial honouring Australians who served in wars, with plaques and flagpoles.
From the summit you can see the whole town, the almost always dry bed of the Todd River and, to the south, the MacDonnell Range with Heavitree Gap, through which the road and railway pass. It is the most accessible viewpoint in town.
For the Arrernte, the hill has another name and is part of the local stories; signs at the top explain this meaning.
You can drive to the top or walk by a short trail from the centre. The walk up takes only a few minutes along a stepped path.
At dawn and dusk, the low light enhances the red of the range, and at night the town lights spread across the valley between the mountains.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
20 to 40 minutes.
Best time
Late afternoon, when the low light brings out the colour of the range, or early in the morning.
How to get there
On the northern edge of the centre, a few minutes’ walk via the trail, or by car to the parking at the top.
Tip
Bring water and a hat if you climb on a hot day: there is no shade at the summit.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Anzac Hill
How do you climb Anzac Hill?
On foot via a short trail from the center or by car to the parking area at the top.
What can you see from Anzac Hill?
The town of Alice Springs, the Todd River and the MacDonnell Ranges, including the Heavitree Gap pass.
What is the best time to climb Anzac Hill?
Late afternoon, when the low light brings out the color of the ranges.