Alice Springs Highlights Half-Day Tour
At the very heart of Australia lies the historic town of Alice Springs - the pioneering gateway to a mysterious land of natural monuments, colorful outback culture and ancient Dreamtime lore. On this half-day afternoon tour you will visit the School of the Air, the Australia's Royal Flying Doctor Service as well as take in spectacular views of the West MacDonnell ranges from Anzac Hill.
What makes it Great:
- Discover the history of Alice Springs
- Visit the Royal Flying Doctors
- Spend time at the School of the Air and join in a lesson
- Get up close to the snakes and lizards at the Reptile Park
- See panoramic views over the township and West MacDonnell Ranges
Inclusions:
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Professional, local guide
- Commentary by driver
- Touring by luxury, air-conditioned coach
- Entry to the Telegraph Station, site of the first European settlement in Alice Springs
- Entry at Alice Springs Reptile Centre, home to the largest reptile display in Central Australia
- Entry to School of the Air, the world's largest classroom
- Entry/Admission - Alice Springs School of the Air Visitor Centre
- Entry/Admission - Alice Springs Telegraph Station Historical Reserve
- Entry/Admission - Royal Flying Doctor Service Museum
- Entry/Admission - Alice Springs Reptile Centre
Optional Add-Ons
Alice Springs Desert Park
Before your tour of the town, why not immerse yourself in the beauty of the Central Australian desert at the Alice Springs Desert Park? It’s home to a vast range of plants and wildlife native to the area. You can really experience the beauty and diversity of this incredible landscape. The Arrernte people, traditional owners of the park, are also on hand to share their local wisdom and knowledge. Before leaving the park, be sure to visit the Nocturnal House and Birds of Prey presentation.
Departure times & locations
The tour departs at 1.50pm from Alice Springs. Hotel pick-ups commence prior to the tour start time. You will be collected from the hotel you have selected in the drop down list during the booking process.
Returns: Alice Springs, 6.00pm approximately
Your day at a glance:
• Hear from your Driver Guide how Alice Springs began as a radio repeater station along the Overland Telegraph Line
• Call into the School of the Air, which provides education to primary school aged children living on remote properties in the Northern Territory
• Explore the Telegraph Station, site of the first European settlement in Alice Springs, and learn how it relayed messages between Darwin and Adelaide for 60 years
• Visit the headquarters of the Royal Flying Doctor Service, which delivers medical services to those who live and work in remote rural Australia
• At the Alice Springs Reptile Centre, encounter goannas, frill-neck lizards, and meet Terry the saltwater crocodile!
• Top off your afternoon with a panoramic view over Alice and the surrounding West MacDonnell Ranges, from the top of Anzac Hill
Travelling with children
Children of all ages are welcome & must be accompanied by an adult. Children aged up to 15 years may pay the child price. Infants must sit on laps.
Things To Bring
- Enclosed walking shoes
- Sunglasses, hat, sunscreen
- Water bottle
- Warm layers in cooler months
Addtional Info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
Booking Info
During the booking process you will be required to choose your hotel pick-up details. If your hotel does not appear in the drop down list the supplier does not pick-up from your hotel and you will be required to contact the supplier to arrange a suitable alternative.
If you wish to change your pick-up location from the one selected, you must call the operator at least 24 hrs prior to travel.
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About AAT KINGS
Since 1912, AAT Kings as a tour operator has been helping people from all over the world discover and explore Australia and New Zealand from top to bottom. With a broad range of holiday options including Guided Tours, Short Breaks and Day Tours, AAT Kings are the holiday experts. You can relax in the comfort of knowing you’re in the best of hands. We've got over 100 years of experience in taking care of absolutely everything so that you can get on with creating great new memories.
The tour departs at 1.50pm from Alice Springs. Hotel pick-ups commence prior to the tour start time. You will be collected from the hotel you have selected in the drop down list during the booking process.
