Alice Springs Highlights Tour
Learn how the town of Alice Springs has evolved into the central hub of the Australian outback. Visit historical sites and some of the essential services delivered from Alice to the community of this vast region. The traditional custodians of the land are the Arrernte people, who refer to Alice as ‘Mpwante’. Visit Alice Springs Reptile Centre, home to the largest reptile display in Central Australia, where you'll have lots of fun, particularly during the show.
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Alice Springs Town Tour
Half day Alice Springs highlights tour.
Pickup included
What's included in Alice Springs Highlights Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Alice Springs School Of The Air Visitor Centre
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
Alice Springs Telegraph Station Historical Reserve
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
Royal Flying Doctor Service Museum
Visit the headquarters of the Royal Flying Doctor Service, which delivers medical services to those who live and work in remote rural Australia.
Inclusions
- Entry at Alice Springs Reptile Centre, home to the largest reptile display in Central Australia
- Experienced Driver Guide
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Entry to School of the Air, the world's largest classroom (Mon-Fri only)
- Entry to the Telegraph Station, site of the first European settlement in Alice Springs
- Travel in an air-conditioned coach
- Comprehensive commentary
- Food and drinks
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 55 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
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.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION * Please contact AAT Kings under 1300 228 546 for any questions and advise specific dietary requirements at the time of booking. * AAT Kings will send you a confirmation via email shortly after the booking. If you have provided your mobile phone number you will also receive a text message approx. 72hrs before your tour confirming your pick up location and time. DESERT PARK OPTION ONLY Hotel Pick ups are starting from 7.05am. 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. HOTEL PICK-UP TIMES 'A TOWN LIKE ALICE TOUR' A Good Rest B&B - Pick-up at Wintersun 13:45am Alice Motor Inn - Front of Hotel 13:35am Alice on Todd Apartments - Front of Hotel 13:20am Alice Springs Railway Station 14:15am Alice Springs Tourist Park (Stuart Caravan Park) - Front of Hotel 13:05am Alice Springs Hotel 13:30am Aurora Alice Springs - Front of Hotel 13:30am Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters - Front of Hotel 13:15am Desert Palms Alice Springs - Front of Hotel 13:15am Diplomat Motel - Front of Hotel 13:30am DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs - Front of Hotel 13:15am Elkira Court Motel - Front of Hotel 13:20am G'Day Mate Tourist Park - Pick-up at Alice Springs Brewing Co 13:10am Heritage Caravan Park - Pick-up at Alice Springs Brewing Co 13:10am Jump Inn - Pick-up at Erika Court Motel 13:20am MacDonnell Ranges Holiday Park BIG4 - Pick-up at Alice Springs Brewing Co 13:10am Mercure Alice Springs Resort - Front of Hotel 13:25am Quest Alice Springs - Front of Hotel 13:20am Swagmans Rest Apartments - Pick-up at Alice on Todd 13:20am Todd Tavern - Front of Hotel 13:30am Vatu Sanctuary - Pick-up at Wintersun 13:45am Wilmots on Dixon - Pick-up at Wintersun 13:45am Wintersun Caravan and Tourist Park - Front of Hotel 13:45am