Alice Springs Highlights Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

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

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

55 minutes•Admission Included

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

1 hour•Admission Included

Options

Alice Springs Town Tour

Half day Alice Springs highlights tour.
Pickup included

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

Reviews

4.61

117 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

I was collected from my...
DawnDare,
May 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00
I 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
5.00
Best 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
5.00
Spent 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
5.00
School of the air tour was fantastic. Our Tour guide was great and the locations we visited were beautiful.
Excellent insight to Alice Springs
Sandra H,
Mar 21, 2024
- Viator
5.00
The driver/tour guide Phil, was excellent, lots of interesting information and very considerate. The locations on the tour were varied and fascinating. We particularly enjoyed the AS school of the air and Rex was very amusing and informative at the Reptile Centre.