Any suggestions on getting from Brisbane to Alice Springs? I know going via air is best, but haven't seen any flights.. can anyone help me out? Thanks.

I can't see any other options other than flying. The bus trip would be unbearable. I think Ansett and Qantas fly to Alice from Brisbane via Sydney.

Andrea<BR>I just checked Qantas' web site. No direct flights from Brisbane to Alice Springs. I did find Brisbane to Cairns to Alice Springs. Or Brisbane to Darwin to Alice Springs. Check out www.qantas.com.<BR>Hope this helps. <BR>John

Hi Andrea,<BR><BR>There are currently no airlines that fly direct to Alice Springs from Brisbane. You have to fly either via Sydney or Cairns. Don't even think about taking a bus, I have done this and it is the pits. You could do it by train but it would take a very long time to get to Alice as you would have to catch a train to Sydney first then catch the Ghan from Sydney to Alice Springs.<BR><BR>Cheers<BR><BR>Paul

Re trains from Brisbane to Alice, you would need a train Brisbane to Sydney, then the Indian Pacific from Sydney to Adelaide, then the Ghan from Adelaide to Alice. That's a marathon you don't want.

G'day Andrea, <BR>I agree with the other answers - if time matters then flying is best, even if it's via Cairns or Sydney. <BR>However if you have the time, why not be adventurous and experience the country rather than just giving it a passing glance? <BR> <BR>You can drive, take your time, stop along the way at any place you like and get a feeling for our outback. <BR>It'll take you a few days, four if you are pushing it but I would allow 7 - 8. <BR> <BR>It's an alternative and the number of people doing it is on the increase. <BR> <BR>If it's an option for you then I suggest you take a look at this forum and ask questions there: <BR>http://clubs.yahoo.com/clubs/australianredcentre <BR>Joining is easy and many members are very knowledgeable and helpful. <BR>Enjoy, <BR>Mike <BR>