Desert Dwellers

Desert Dwellers Desert Dwellers are purveyors of quality camping equipment and everything outdoor since 2001

We are locally owned and operated, independent store offering you quality camping equipment with great customer service that will make you a happy camper." "No questions are too silly because we like to give silly answers!"

Desert Dwellers staff are happy campers - if you want information and advice about camping in the Centre - just ask, because we've been there and we'll tell you where to go!

Sorry parents… we know it’s school holidays and all but the $7.95 dumplings ARE BACK IN STOCK. plus some other cool squi...
22/09/2026

Sorry parents… we know it’s school holidays and all but the $7.95 dumplings ARE BACK IN STOCK. plus some other cool squishy things.

22/09/2026

👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼

11/09/2026

While we’re out here pi***ng off all the parents with our dumpling post… the lollies are also restocked! 😆🍭🍬

The kids nagged me to get these in… so here they are. LIMITED time! Check out the Halloween dumplings! 😬
11/09/2026

The kids nagged me to get these in… so here they are. LIMITED time! Check out the Halloween dumplings! 😬

September 4th.... 🌱🩵SPRING HAS ENTERED THE CHAT. 🩵🌱Meet the newest colours hitting Desert Dwellers:💚 GRASSHOPPER🩵 SEAFOA...
01/09/2026

September 4th....

🌱🩵SPRING HAS ENTERED THE CHAT. 🩵🌱

Meet the newest colours hitting Desert Dwellers:

💚 GRASSHOPPER
🩵 SEAFOAM

Fresh. Bright. Ridiculously good looking.

And yes… you absolutely need another YETI.

The only real question is:

**Grasshopper or Seafoam?**.... or BOTH!? 👇

🔥FREE POWER PACK WITH YOUR MYCOOLMAN FRIDGE🔥Buy any myCOOLMAN fridge from Desert Dwellers between now and September 30 a...
24/08/2026

🔥FREE POWER PACK WITH YOUR MYCOOLMAN FRIDGE🔥

Buy any myCOOLMAN fridge from Desert Dwellers between now and September 30 and receive a FREE power pack valued at $449! ⚡❄️

Perfect for camping, road trips, weekends away or keeping the fridge running when you’re off-grid.

✅ Buy a myCOOLMAN fridge
✅ Get a power pack valued at $449 - FREE

Offer ends September 30, so get in before they’re gone!

📍 Desert Dwellers, Alice Springs
If we don’t have it, you don’t need it.

🔥 GEAR UP & RIDE! 🔥Looking for your next ride? We’ve got you covered! 🏁🚲 Skatepark-ready BMX bikes – built for tricks, j...
20/08/2026

🔥 GEAR UP & RIDE! 🔥

Looking for your next ride? We’ve got you covered! 🏁

🚲 Skatepark-ready BMX bikes – built for tricks, jumps and plenty of action

⚡ Electric balance bikes – fun, smooth and perfect for young riders

🏍️ Motorbikes – ready to take your riding to the next level

🏎️ Buggies & Quads – big fun, big adventures and built for off-road action

🧤 BMX gear & riding essentials – get kitted out and ride with confidence

Whether you’re hitting the skatepark, tearing up the trails or just looking for some weekend fun, come check out our range!

🔥 Get geared up. Get outside. Get riding! 🔥

09/08/2026

WE’RE HIRING! 👋

Full-Time & Casual Retail Team Members | Desert Dwellers

2 Positions available!

We’re looking for a full-time & a casual legend to join the team at Desert Dwellers!

We’re a busy, locally owned and operated outdoor store in Alice Springs, and we need someone who’s reliable, friendly, hands-on and happy to get stuck into a bit of everything.

The role will include:

* Helping customers and providing great service
* Retail sales and operating the register
* Receiving, unpacking and putting away stock
* Keeping the shop tidy, organised and looking great
* Merchandising and restocking
* Helping with general day-to-day jobs around the store
* Learning about our huge range of camping, 4WD, outdoor and motorbike gear

We’re looking for someone who:

* Is reliable and actually turns up 🙌
* Has a positive attitude and good work ethic
* Is confident talking to customers
* Can work independently as well as part of our team
* Isn’t afraid of a bit of physical work
* Is willing to learn, you don’t need to know everything about camping or 4WDs on day one!
* Retail experience is great, but the right attitude is more important.

What we offer:

* Full-time, ongoing employment
* A locally owned, family-run workplace
* A relaxed but busy work environment
* Plenty of variety.. no two days are quite the same
* Staff discounts
* The chance to learn about some seriously cool gear

If you’re looking for a job where you can have a laugh, work hard and be part of a small local team, we’d love to hear from you.

Send us your resume and a little bit about yourself, or drop into the store and introduce yourself.

[email protected]

Desert Dwellers
If we don’t have it, you don’t need it. 😏

Get Ready...Get Set...Gooo.... (tomorrow from 8:30am😉)
06/08/2026

Get Ready...
Get Set...

Gooo.... (tomorrow from 8:30am😉)

Currently experiencing NBN issues, that means our phone and Eftpos are currently down.
29/07/2026

Currently experiencing NBN issues, that means our phone and Eftpos are currently down.

Address

21 Wilkinson Street
Alice Springs, NT
0870

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm
Saturday 8:30am - 2:30pm

Telephone

+61889532240

Website

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