A Town Like Alice
Half Day Tour
An informative half day tour of Alice Springs including visits to many of the town’s historical and natural wonders.
Highlights
- Visit the Alice Springs Telegraph Station
- Learn about the ‘mantel of safety’ at Royal Flying Doctors Service
- Hike Anzac Hill for incredible panoramic views
- Slither through one of the largest reptile displays in Central Australia
- Indulge in the educational service at the School of Air
Description
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.
Your tour includes visits to the Telegraph Station, established in 1872 to relay messages between Darwin and Adelaide, and the Royal Flying Doctors Service, which provides a ‘mantel of safety’ to the local outback residents.
Visit the School of Air, an educational service for children living in remote areas, before continuing on to the Alice Springs Reptile Centre to explore the largest reptile display in Central Australia.
Your tour concludes with a visit to Anzac Hill for the best panoramic views of the town and the surrounding MacDonnell Ranges.
Details
Approximate duration: 4 hours
Depart at 13:50
Pick-Up from Alice Springs hotels is included
April to November tour operates daily except Wednesday & Thursday | December to March tour operates Tuesday, Friday & Saturday
Price & Availability
You can book this experience on its own or as part of a complete Australia holiday. For price and availability please get in touch.
A Town Like Alice
Half Day Tour
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