See the sights.
Listen to the informative commentary.
Learn about the history and development of Alice Springs.
This ‘hop on – hop off’ Town Tour operates on a continual 70 minute loop of the major attractions in Alice Springs. Experienced guides provide a full and informative dialogue on each attraction as well as pointing out many interesting features and facts about Alice Springs. Your ‘extra day free’ can be any day that suits you. It does not have to be consecutive. This really is the best way to get to know the real Alice Springs.
Entry fees to attractions not included.
Old Telegraph Station School of the Air Anzac Hill Royal Flying Doctor Base Reptile Centre National Pioneer Women's Hall of Fame Cultural Precinct:Museum of Central Australia, Aviation Muesum, Araluen Art Galleries, Historic Cemetary Road Transport Hall of Fame Old Ghan Olive Pink Botanic Garden Todd Mall
Departs: Daily at 9.00am, 10.10am, 11.20am, 12.30pm, 1.40pm, 2.50pm, 4.00pm
Explore the desert landscapes of the Alice Springs Desert Park. Discover the unique birds, plants and animals of the Australian Desert. See the free flying birds of prey, rare and endangered animals in the world’s largest nocturnal house and experience a cinematic journey through millions of years of desert evolution.
Get to know the real Alice Springs. Wander through its history & development on this ‘hop on – hop off Town Tour. Guides provide a full and informative commentary and point out many interesting features and facts. Includes Old Telegraph Station, School of the Air, Royal Flying Doctor, Road Transport Hall of Fame, Old Ghan and more.
Includes fees for entry to Desert Park
Take in the panoramic views of Alice Springs and the MacDonnell Ranges from Anzac Hill. Visit Flynns Grave.
Enjoy a guided walk into the magnificent Standley Chasm in the West MacDonnell Ranges. This deep red cleft rises 80 metres above the floor and glows form reflected sunlight creating a breathtaking display of stark form and rich colour.
See the immense cliffs of quartzite at Simpsons Gap, a haven for a colony of Black-footed rock-wallabies.
Includes entry fees.
Traveling through the West MacDonnell Ranges we make our way to the historic Precinct of Hermannsburg for morning tea. Here we take time to inspect the historic buildings, displays and the magnificant Namatjira Gallery.
Leaving Hermannsburg we travel along the ancient Finke River bed to Palm Valley. Along the way discover the Ampitheatre from Kalarranga lookout before an inspiring drive into Cycad Gorge.
Its then time for a gourmet picnic lunch in Cycad Gorge followed by a walk amongst the relict palm.In the late afternoon we return to Alice Springs watching the fading light reflecting of the MacDonnell Ranges.
Explore the desert landscapes of the Alice Springs Desert Park. Discover the unique birds, plants and animals of the Australian Desert. See the free flying birds of prey, rare and endangered animals in the world’s largest nocturnal house and experience a cinematic journey through millions of years of desert evolution.
Visit Flynns Grave. Enjoy a guided walk into the magnificent Standley Chasm in the West MacDonnell Ranges. This deep red cleft glows form reflected sunlight creating a breathtaking display of stark form and rich colour.
See the immense cliffs of quartzite at Simpsons Gap, a haven for a colony of Black-footed rock-wallabies.
Includes entry fees.
Explore Bond Springs Cattle Station following cattle tracks and viewing heritage listed early pioneers buildings. These buildings include the first Homestead dating back to 1876 and an old ‘School of the Air’ Classroom, Blacksmith Ship, leather room and Kidman Cottage
Drive by 4WD around the station roads and learn about the cattle industry in Australia’s most isolated area. Understand the vastness of this area where our early pioneers battled the elements of heat, drought, and loneliness as they carved a life for their families in a strange and often harsh land. If you have ever wondered about the famous cattle stations of Central Australia then here is your opportunity to experience one!
Includes morning tea.
Departs: 8.00am (Tour does not run in December & January) Returns: 12.00pm
Experience the magnificent grandeur of the West MacDonnell Ranges.
The immense cliffs of quartzite at Simpsons Gap are a haven for Black-footed rock-wallabies.
See the deep red cleft of Standley Chasm, glow form reflected sunlight creating a breathtaking display of stark form and rich colour.
Experience the mystique of Ellery Creek Big Hole and the cultural significance of the Ochre Pits.
Sip on a glass of wine and enjoy a gourmet picnic lunch at Ormiston Gorge followed by a brief visit to Glen Helen Gorge and Resort.
Enjoy the late afternoon sun reflecting on the MacDonnell Ranges as you return to Alice Springs.
Includes morning tea and lunch & entry fees.
Travel through cattle stations, past Amoonguna, Owen Springs Station, Undoolya and Deep Well to the Aboriginal Community of Santa Teresa. The Aboriginal people of Santa Teresa are Eastern Aranda.
The original Santa Teresa Mission was established by the Catholic Church at what became Arltunga in the 1880’s.
In the early 1900’s typhoid wiped out a large number of the Aboriginal population and they would no longer live there so the mission was moved to its present site.
On arrival we enjoy the wonderful views from the lookout taking in the community of Santa Teresa and beyond to the ranges before visiting the Mission Church.
We see the influence of the early Catholic Missionaries in the magnificent murals covering the walls of the church. Hear their stories behind these paintings and gain an insight into the Aboriginal culture, their connection to land, kinship relationships and responsibilities.
At the Keringke Art Centre we are able to see the Aboriginal artists at work. Their senior artist, Kathleen Wallace is world renowned. Keringke Art Centre produces fine art including canvas, ceramics and silk.
This is a wonderful opportunity to talk with the artists and acquire a beautiful piece of art work.
Includes Permits & morning tea. Cultural conditions apply.
Departs: 8.00am (Tour does not operate in December & January) Returns: 12.30.pm
Pricing: Adult $130 - Pensioner $124 - Child $100
TOUR CODE: STAC
Information & Conditions:
Valid: 01.04.08 to 31.03.09
Prices: Subject to change without notice
Child rates: 4-14yrs
Refunds: Less than 48 hours - no refund
Minimum numbers: Apply to all tours except Alice Explorer
Town Attractions: Telegraph Station School of the Air Anzac Hill Royal Flying Doctors Reptile Centre Cultural Precinct Araluen Art Galleries Museum Cent. Aust Old Cemetery Road Transport Old Ghan Date Gardens Olive Pink Gardens Todd Mall
West MacDonnell's: Glen Helen Ormiston Gorge Ochre Pits Ellery Creek Big Hole Standley Chasm Simpsons Gap Flynns Grave
Also: Aboriginal Community Cattle Station Palm Valley
