Alice Springs Highlights Tour
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
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.
Additional Info
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
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
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
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
Options
Town Tour + Desert Park Entry
Half day Alice Springs highlights tour including entry and return hotel transfers to Alice Springs Desert Park in the morning
Pickup included
Alice Springs Town Tour
Half day Alice Springs highlights tour.
Pickup included
Reviews
120 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A really great tour
claire s,
Aug 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00A really great tour. A lot crammed into a short time but we didn't feel rushed and would definitely recommend this trip.
I was collected from my...
DawnDare,
May 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00I was collected from my accommodation, in a clean air conditioned bus, driven by Gary, who was knowledgeable as we listened to his commentary. We visited Anzac Hill, The Telegraph station museum ( Amazing), The Royal Flying Doctors school of the Air( wow), and reptile centre( very educational). It is a must do.
Great tour
Martin R,
Oct 19, 2024
- Viator
5.00Best way to see the main attractions. Plenty of time to spend at each with superb guides to give information.
Interesting & Well organised - but too brief - tour around the places that made & still make Alice Springs special
Andrew P,
Aug 18, 2024
- Viator
5.00Spent the morning at Desert Park (option) and then an enjoyable afternoon with guide Martin. So well organised and interesting content at all our stops, but barely enough time to take it all in even with only a small group. Reptile Park talk was a real treat - debunking much of our knowledge about saltwater crocs and venomous snakes.
Informative and wonderful
Ruth G,
Aug 5, 2024
- Viator
5.00School of the air tour was fantastic. Our Tour guide was great and the locations we visited were beautiful.
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