The medals have been awarded, the celebrations have wrapped up and the sporting gear is heading back into the suitcase. But before you say goodbye to Alice Springs, here's an idea. Why not stay a little longer?
If you've looked around over the past few days, you'll have noticed something pretty special happening across Central Australia.
The recent rains have brought a beautiful transformation to the landscape, with fresh greenery springing to life against the rich red earth and the magnificent MacDonnell Ranges looking particularly spectacular.
And it's given us a little taste of what we like to call The Best Kept Season.
While many visitors associate the Northern Territory with dry, sunny days, the warmer, wetter months have a magic all of their own. It's a time when the landscape responds to the rain, colours become more vibrant and familiar places take on a whole new character.
And right now, Central Australia is giving us a wonderful glimpse of that transformation.
So why not make the most of it?
Take a drive through the West MacDonnell Ranges, visit Simpsons Gap or Standley Chasm, or spend a little time discovering the natural beauty surrounding Alice Springs.
Explore the town's galleries, enjoy the local cafés or simply slow down and take in the incredible scenery.
And if you've got a few extra days, there's always more to discover further afield, including the unforgettable landscapes of Rainbow Valley, Uluru or Kata Tjuta.
The Friendly Games may have brought you to the heart of Australia, but the changing landscape is giving you another reason to fall in love with it.
Why not stay a little longer and see it for yourself?
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