Central Australia at a Glance
Language
The main language spoken in Australia is English (not Australian). There are also hundreds of Indigenous languages and dialects. In Central Australia, you will see signage and hear local Indigenous languages.
Currency
The currency of Australia is the Australian Dollar (AUD).
1 USD = 1.50 AUD (Australian Dollar).
Australia is a very modern country, where everywhere accepts credit card.
Population
Australia has a population of over 25 million, but Central Australia is a remote area of smaller towns with less than 200 people.
Geography
Australia is the 6th largest country in the world, with 87% of the population living in the coast. The majority of travellers will stick to the east coast (Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Cairns) skipping Central Australia and other remote areas.
The gateway to Central Australia is a town called Alice Springs.
Weather
Due to its size, Australia has several different climates. For example, the north is tropical (experiencing wet and dry seasons), whereas the south experiences four seasons, including occasional winter snow!
Central Australia (including Uluru) is a seasonal destination! Peak Season is May-September as the weather is mild (20-30 degrees Celsius during the day).
December-February is low season as the high temperatures make it difficult/dangerous to complete hikes. It regularly exceeds 35 degrees Celsius during the day, and park rangers will close the parks between 9 am and 11 am.
