Skip the Line: Alice Springs School of the Air Guided Tour Ticket

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30 minutes to 1 hour (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Discover the educational innovations of the Alice Springs School of the Air on a guided tour that lasts about one hour. Learn how lessons are provided to students in remote locations across Central Australia, starting in 1951 with radio broadcasts, and now using internet technology. Watch a short film about the school’s history, and observe a live lesson as part of your visit.

Admission ticket to Alice Springs School of the Air
Take a guided tour of the facilities
Have free time to watch a live lesson
Hear commentary about education for rural families

What's Included

GST (Goods and Services Tax)
All activities
Local guide

Meeting and Pickup

Departure Point

Alice Springs School of the Air Experience, Alice Springs School of Air 80 Head St, Alice Springs, Northern Territory 0870 Australia

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed

Near public transportation
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
No health restrictions
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers

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.

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Reviews

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Jenny_B, Jul 2023

Learning about the wonderful work that you do. The staff at the visitors centre were so welcoming and lovely. Thank you

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Hi Jenny. Thank you so much for visiting us. We appreciate your support and your feedback. We thoroughly enjoy welcoming all our guests and showcasing our amazing school with passion. We are happy that you enjoyed your visit. Thank you

Money well spent.

Malcolm_H, Jul 2023

Was a great experience to see how the school of the air has transgressed from peddle power radio to state of the art internet. Also seeing how the teachers interact as if in a normal classroom

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Thank you so much for visiting. We appreciate your feedback and your support. We sure have come along way since 1951. Our teachers remain passionate and dedicated to provide our Outback students with excellent education, wonderful experiences and a welcoming community.

A good visit

Prue_G, May 2023

I had heard about School of the Air of course but I enjoyed seeing where it happened, the informative video about its development and engaging presenter

Response from Host, May 2023

Thank you so much for your visit. We are so proud of the amazing service we provide to all our students. Thank you for your support

Impressive Organisation.

Rob_G, Apr 2023

Very interesting to see how the school is run particularly after staying on a cattle station where the kids were using this service.

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Hi Rob. Thank you for your visit. Many of our students that live on cattle stations value our service as they can attend school and remain living with their families on their stations.

Helping the rural community.

Tony_B, Aug 2022

With the introduction of the internet has made it easier for teachers to interact with their students.

Very interesting

Marilyn_D, Apr 2021

A great insight into the school of the air. No school happening at the time so they showed a class recording

Response from Host, Apr 2021

Thank you for visiting us Marilyn, I'm glad you enjoyed your visit. When it's the weekend or students are on holidays, we strive to provide you with an example of what our school does by showing our pre-recorded lessons.

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Andreas_P, Jul 2023

Erstaunlich, was alles möglich ist, technisch menschlich wie finanziell, wenn alle wissen, worauf es ankommt. Ein Schlaglicht, wie soetwas gemacht wird. Die Schule präsentiert sich stolz und doch dezent und sachlich. Tolle Leistung der Australier, unbedingt sehenswert. Ticketbestellung nicht vorher möglich , aber auch nicht nötig. Dauer unseres Aufenthaltes ca. 1h

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Vielen Dank für Ihren Besuch und Ihre positive Bewertung. Wir sind sehr leidenschaftlich und stolz auf unsere Schule. Wenn Besucher Tickets im Voraus buchen möchten, können sie dies auf Viator oder unserer Website tun. Aber wie Sie erwähnt haben, ist es nicht notwendig. Nochmals vielen Dank für Ihre Unterstützung.