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What to do in Alice Springs when it is raining
« on: July 09, 2013, 10:56:18 AM »
Hi All

Can you believed we've just driven hundreds of miles to get to Alice Springs and Uluru only to find it raining.  It seems that the only place it is raining in Australia is in the centre.

So now we have 5 kids who are bored. 

Can anyone suggest some things to do in the rain?

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Re: What to do in Alice Springs when it is raining
« Reply #1 on: July 09, 2013, 11:18:52 AM »
Would love to see Uluru when it was raining.

You probably will be gone next Sunday but if not at the Heavitree Gap Tavern on a Sunday they have a Sunday Roast the roast Camel is beautiful anyway they have a couple guys I think called the Roadies that do a sendup show that is the biggest laugh and halfway through there is a free reptile show which is also very informative for the kids.All this is free and get there about 5:30 to get a seat as they arrive by the bus load.Just Something to think about but PH the Tavern for info its been about 3 yrs since I went.
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Re: What to do in Alice Springs when it is raining
« Reply #2 on: July 09, 2013, 04:45:23 PM »
Reptile Centre, really good show, where the kids can hold some of the reptiles, all in doors.

Would love to see the rock in the rain :)
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Re: What to do in Alice Springs when it is raining
« Reply #3 on: July 09, 2013, 06:29:19 PM »
school of the air is good for an hour or two, the old telegraph station has a mix of indoors and out.
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Re: What to do in Alice Springs when it is raining
« Reply #4 on: July 09, 2013, 06:31:02 PM »
play in the mud...

go for a drive, theres 1000's of klms of Shit to see, dry or wet.
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Re: What to do in Alice Springs when it is raining
« Reply #5 on: July 09, 2013, 09:39:17 PM »
Thanks guys

I think we'll be trying the reptile center tomorrow.
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Re: What to do in Alice Springs when it is raining
« Reply #6 on: July 10, 2013, 12:58:15 PM »
Well at least it stopped raining last night. Are you going to the Desert Park. It is really very good and make sure you are there for the raptor display, where they fly the birds of prey. Could be a fun trip to Chambers Pillar if the road dries out. That happens pretty quickly here.
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Re: What to do in Alice Springs when it is raining
« Reply #7 on: July 10, 2013, 01:38:50 PM »
Quote from: r0ssrg on July 09, 2013, 09:39:17 PM
Thanks guys

I think we'll be trying the reptile center tomorrow.

 Reptile centre, also known as a resturaunt for Tjupurula.
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Re: What to do in Alice Springs when it is raining
« Reply #8 on: July 10, 2013, 09:14:43 PM »
Quote from: Tjupurula on July 10, 2013, 01:38:50 PM
Reptile centre, also known as a resturaunt for Tjupurula.



Now that's funny!
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Re: What to do in Alice Springs when it is raining
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Re: What to do in Alice Springs when it is raining
« Reply #10 on: July 10, 2013, 11:29:26 PM »
Quote from: fuji on July 10, 2013, 09:14:43 PM


Now that's funny!

What, you think I am kidding Wayne.  If them animal careers turn their backs for just one minute.......
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Re: What to do in Alice Springs when it is raining
« Reply #11 on: July 10, 2013, 11:55:39 PM »
Quote from: Tjupurula on July 10, 2013, 01:38:50 PM
Reptile centre, also known as a resturaunt for Tjupurula.

Ha, was going to mention that but love the 'dinner plate' opportunity for you 8)
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Re: What to do in Alice Springs when it is raining
« Reply #12 on: July 11, 2013, 12:10:14 AM »
Transport museum is worth a look.  We only did the truck section and lost half a day there (the other half was trains).  Lots under cover.  Truck section had a thorough range of Kenworths.
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Re: What to do in Alice Springs when it is raining
« Reply #13 on: July 11, 2013, 09:09:57 AM »
just remember at least your there and not stuck at work :'( ;)
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Re: What to do in Alice Springs when it is raining
« Reply #14 on: July 11, 2013, 03:00:51 PM »
royal flying doctors
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Re: What to do in Alice Springs when it is raining
« Reply #15 on: July 11, 2013, 03:27:01 PM »
The RSL Club was a great museum, but i don't know whether or not it's still open.
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