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Alice Springs Highlights & Nature Escape Day Tour
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Discover Alice Springs and the West MacDonnell Ranges through stunning cliffs, dramatic chasms, and Outback stories.
Embark on a journey through the West MacDonnell Ranges from Alice Springs and uncover the rich history, culture, and natural beauty of Central Australia. Marvel at the towering cliffs of Simpson’s Gap, where elusive rock wallabies shelter among rugged landscapes. Wander through the vibrant sandstone walls of Standley Chasm, learn about the iconic School of the Air, and step back in time at the Alice Springs Telegraph Station to explore its pioneering heritage.
Highlights
7 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
7 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Pick-up and drop-off service from selected hotels
Take a guided walk at Simpsons Gap
Visit Standley Chasm
Marvel at the West MacDonnell Ranges
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
Lunch (own expense) at Standley Chasm Cafe
This tour does enter a Northern Territory Park which requires the NT Park Pass, you will need to pre-purchase this entry ticket online
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Please note: School of the Air is only open Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays)
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What to Bring: Flynet in summer months (optional), warm layers in cooler months, enclosed walking shoes
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This tour does enter a Northern Territory Park which requires the NT Park Pass, you will need to pre-purchase this entry ticket online AUD 10.00 (adult) AUD5.00 (child)
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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
2
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
3
Simpsons Gap
Next, marvel at the dramatic beauty of Simpson’s Gap. Join your Driver Guide on a guided walk through this spectacular natural corridor, shaped over millions of years. Keep an eye out for the elusive black-footed rock wallaby, often seen among the rugged cliffs.
1 hour
4
Standley Chasm Angkerle
Explore the cultural and geological marvel of Standley Chasm, a site of deep significance to the local Arrernte people. During a one-hour guided hike, watch the sandstone walls glow with vibrant colors as the midday sun illuminates the Chasm. Afterwards, enjoy the option to purchase lunch at the Standley Chasm Café (own expense).
Discover Alice Springs and the West MacDonnell Ranges through stunning cliffs, dramatic chasms, and Outback stories.
Embark on a journey through the West MacDonnell Ranges from Alice Springs and uncover the rich history, culture, and natural beauty of Central Australia. Marvel at the towering cliffs of Simpson’s Gap, where elusive rock wallabies shelter among rugged landscapes. Wander through the vibrant sandstone walls of Standley Chasm, learn about the iconic School of the Air, and step back in time at the Alice Springs Telegraph Station to explore its pioneering heritage.
Highlights
7 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
7 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Pick-up and drop-off service from selected hotels
Take a guided walk at Simpsons Gap
Visit Standley Chasm
Marvel at the West MacDonnell Ranges
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
Lunch (own expense) at Standley Chasm Cafe
This tour does enter a Northern Territory Park which requires the NT Park Pass, you will need to pre-purchase this entry ticket online
