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Alice Town And Country Half Day Sunset Tour – Small Group
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Non-refundable
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5 Hours 30 Minutes
Mobile ticket
Pickup offered
Offered in: English
Overview
This is an excellent opportunity to explore the overview of Alice Springs, and the East MacDonnell ranges countryside, including Anzac Hill, Telegraph Station, Araluen Art Centre, Dr John Flynn's Museum, Emily Gap & Jessie Gap. Our first visit is to Araluen Arts Centre. You will have a chance to look at Albert Namatjira's art collection. Your next visit will be to Telegraph Station. It is the original site of the first European settlement in central Australia. Your next visit will be to the Royal Flying Doctor Service Tour Facility. See heroic tales of the birth and growth of the Royal Flying Doctor Service. After finishing in Town, you will reach Emily and Jessie Gaps. The two small gaps in the Heavitree Range are spiritual sites to the Eastern Arrernte Aboriginal people. Our last attraction is the iconic local landmark of Anzac Hill; You will enjoy the sunset and magnificent view from Anzac Hill. Finally, we will conclude our tour and drop you at your hotels or caravan parks.
What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- We provide Coffee, Tea, soft drink/ water
- We provide light snacks
- Use of bicycle
Meeting And Pickup
Start time
01:10 PM
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
All hotels and caravan parks in 0870 NT
What To Expect
Araluen Arts Centre
Your first visit is to Araluen Arts Centre. You will get an excellent opportunity to get a closer look at Albert Mamatjira's arts, learn about unique natural history, follow the evolution of the landscape and fascinating creatures, and explore the panoramic landscapes of the West MacDonnell Ranges. The Araluen Arts Centre aims to develop a collection of artworks that reflect a permanent record of art practice in Central Australia. Araluen arts centre holds a comprehensive collection of paintings by Albert Namatjira.
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Alice Springs Telegraph Station Historical Reserve
Your next visit will be to Alice Springs Telegraph Station. Located within the Alice Springs Telegraph Station Historical Reserve, four kilometres north of the Alice Springs town centre in the Northern Territory of Australia. Established in 1872 to relay messages between Darwin and Adelaide, it is the original site of the first European settlement in central Australia. It was one of twelve stations along the Overland Telegraph Line. Our experienced knowledgeable tour guides will explain to you the history of the Telegraph Station and the township, the lives of the early telegraphers and their families, and discuss the Stolen Generation site's history in the Bungalow era of the 1930s.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Royal Flying Doctor Service Museum
our next exciting place is Royal Flying Doctor Service Alice Springs Tour Facility. See, experience and learn through the wonder of technology the heroic tales of the birth and growth of the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Learn about the history and the activities of the RFDS’s pilots, engineers, doctors and nurses, and the experiences of the patients that are carried and cared for each day. Learn the importance of the RFDS to outback Australians and the medical care required to service isolated regions.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
The Emily and Jessie Gaps Nature Park
Your next stop will be Pack a picnic, watch the local wildlife, or follow a short walking track into Emily and Jessie gaps. The two small gaps in the Heavitree Range are important spiritual sites to the Eastern Arrernte Aboriginal people. Many places in the surrounding landscape are associated with the same caterpillar Dreamtime story, and form a 'Dreaming Trail'. Emily Gap is a significant sacred site where the caterpillar beings of Mparntwe (Alice Springs) originated. These caterpillars formed Emily Gap, and many of the topographic features around Alice Springs radiated out to the edge of the Simpson Desert. At Emily Gap, you can see a large rock painting depicting the caterpillar dreaming.
2 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Anzac Hill
Our last visit of the day is at Anzac Hill, where you will be able to take in panoramic views over the town of Alice Springs and the surrounding MacDonnell ranges. You may be able to capture one photo to cover the entire town. You will enjoy the sunset. Anzac Hill is a memorial dedicated to those who served in Australia’s defence forces during all international wars.
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operated by Alice Holiday Tours
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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