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Alice Springs Highlights Tour
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From $110.88
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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
- 4 hours
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover the legendary heart of Outback culture on this half-day highlights tour of Alice Springs. Visit the historic Overland Telegraph Station and learn how residents have adapted to ultra-remote living at the Royal Flying Doctor Service base and the School of the Air. Encounter fearsome desert creatures at the Alice Springs Reptile Park, and take in sweeping views of the West MacDonnell Ranges from the top of Anzac Hill.
- 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
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Experienced Driver Guide
- Comprehensive commentary
- Food and drinks
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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Pickup details
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. Your hotel pick-up time will be displayed on your voucher. If you wish to change your pick-up location from the one selected, please call AAT Kings at least 24 hrs prior to travel. IMPORTANT NOTE FOR THE DESERT PARK OPTION If you've chosen to include the Alice Spring Desert Park Option, you will have the morning free to visit the park at your leisure. Pick up will start from 7.05am depending on your hotel. You will explore the park in your own time at leisure. The return transfer to your hotel will leave the Desert Park at 12:00pm. You should then have time to for lunch at your own expense, before you are picked up from your hotel for the ‘A Town like Alice’ Tour.
What To Expect
Known as the gateway to Australia’s rugged Red Centre, Alice Springs is a unique and vibrant community shaped by aboriginal culture, colonial influences, and the challenges of isolated desert living. After pickup at your hotel in the afternoon, begin with a stop at the historic Overland Telegraph Station. Built in 1872, the communications outpost was a key link in connecting early frontier settlements across Australia.
Located in the geographical center of Australia nearly 800 miles (1,288 km) from another major city, Alice Springs residents have learned to adapt to an isolated lifestyle. Learn how students in remote surrounding areas receive an education through the radio at the School of the Air, and visit the Royal Flying Doctor Service base, which provides on-call medical aid to isolated communities.
Next, get an up-close encounter with famous Outback’s wildlife at Alice Springs Reptile Park. See some of the world’s most venomous snakes including taipans and death adders, scaly desert dwellers like goannas and thorny devils, and even a resident saltwater crocodile. Cap off your half-day tour with a drive up to Anzac Hill, where you can admire fantastic views of the copper-colored West MacDonnell Ranges and the township of Alice Springs nestled among the rugged landscape.
Desert Park Option
Should you choose to include the Alice Spring Desert Park Option, you will have the morning free to visit the park at your leisure. Rise early for your transfer to the world-class Alice Springs Desert Park where you will witness free-flying birds at the Nature Theatre presentation and see rare and endangered animals such as the Bilby. Time at the Alice Springs Desert Park is unguided; you will explore the park in your own time at leisure. Then have time to for lunch at your own expense, before you are picked up from your hotel for the ‘A Town like Alice’ Tour.
Located in the geographical center of Australia nearly 800 miles (1,288 km) from another major city, Alice Springs residents have learned to adapt to an isolated lifestyle. Learn how students in remote surrounding areas receive an education through the radio at the School of the Air, and visit the Royal Flying Doctor Service base, which provides on-call medical aid to isolated communities.
Next, get an up-close encounter with famous Outback’s wildlife at Alice Springs Reptile Park. See some of the world’s most venomous snakes including taipans and death adders, scaly desert dwellers like goannas and thorny devils, and even a resident saltwater crocodile. Cap off your half-day tour with a drive up to Anzac Hill, where you can admire fantastic views of the copper-colored West MacDonnell Ranges and the township of Alice Springs nestled among the rugged landscape.
Desert Park Option
Should you choose to include the Alice Spring Desert Park Option, you will have the morning free to visit the park at your leisure. Rise early for your transfer to the world-class Alice Springs Desert Park where you will witness free-flying birds at the Nature Theatre presentation and see rare and endangered animals such as the Bilby. Time at the Alice Springs Desert Park is unguided; you will explore the park in your own time at leisure. Then have time to for lunch at your own expense, before you are picked up from your hotel for the ‘A Town like Alice’ Tour.
Alice Springs School of the Air Experience
55 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Alice Springs Telegraph Station Historical Reserve
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Royal Flying Doctor Service Museum
55 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Alice Springs Reptile Centre
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Anzac Hill
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Please note: School of the Air is only open Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays)
- What to Bring: Flynet in summer months (optional), warm layers in cooler months, enclosed walking shoes
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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4.5
111 reviews
Sandra_H, Mar 2024
The driver/tour guide Phil, was excellent, lots of interesting information and very considerate. The locations on the tour were varied and fascinating. We particularly enjoyed the AS school of the air and Rex was very amusing and informative at the Reptile Centre.
Thaer_N, Feb 2024
Macca was a top tour guide. Looked after us very well. Only dropped one star as the coach air conditioning broke down. Not ideal in 39C heat.
Jim_C, Nov 2023
Every part of the trip was extremely interesting, from the visit to the war memorial to the telegraph station, outback education system, Royal Flying Doctor Service and the very important points from the Reptile Centre on snakes..
Christiane_W, Aug 2023
A well organized day trip. Excellent and courteous driver, Miguel, got us there and back safely.
Our guide, Yad, was friendly and knowledgeable.
There was plenty of food at the desert dinner and the Prosecco was a nice touch.
To pack so much into a day trip of 18 hours did require sticking to set times, some of which are really too short, so there was always an element of feeling rushed. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed the trip and would recommend it.
Krista_D, Apr 2023
We enjoyed visiting the School of the Air and ANZAC Hill. We felt the visit to the Reptile Centre, although interesting, didn’t really fit in with the rest of the tour.
Doug_Y, Oct 2022
Absolutely did what it said in giving you the highlights. I initially thought it might not be value for money, but with the price of all the admissions included it turned out to be good value., and a much better idea than visiting the venues on your own.
Kim_R, Aug 2022
Excellent service really great day. Thank you would recommend every one do this tour if visiting Alice Springs
Shirley_H, Jun 2022
Great introduction to Alice Springs. This tour took in the major interest around Alice. I enjoyed all of them but the highlight was the Desert Park. Well organised and very good communication.
KEVIN_D, May 2022
Really enjoyed the tour and the information provided. All sites had interesting history. The guide was knowledgeable and fun.
Diane_O, May 2022
The entire tour was very informative. Both the guides at RFDS and the Reptile Park were hilarious. Coach driver was excellent
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