Highlights
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.
About This Deal
Half day Alice Springs highlights tour including entry and return hotel transfers to Alice Springs Desert Park in the morning
Pickup included
Duration
4 hours
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Alice Springs School Of The Air Visitor Centre
80 Head Street,, Alice Springs, Braitling, Northern Territory
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
Duration: 55 minutes
Stop At: Alice Springs Telegraph Station Historical Reserve
South Stuart Highway, Herbert Heritage Drive, Alice Springs, Northern Territory
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
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Royal Flying Doctor Service Museum
8 - 10 Stuart Tce, , Alice Springs, Northern Territory
Visit the headquarters of the Royal Flying Doctor Service, which delivers medical services to those who live and work in remote rural Australia.
Duration: 55 minutes
Stop At: Alice Springs Reptile Centre
9 Stuart Tce, , Alice Springs, Northern Territory
At the Alice Springs Reptile Centre, encounter goannas, frill-neck lizards, and meet Terry the saltwater crocodile!
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Anzac Hill
3 Anzac Hill Rd, Alice Springs, Northern Territory
• Top off your afternoon with a panoramic view over Alice and the surrounding West MacDonnell Ranges, from the top of Anzac Hill
Duration: 10 minutes
Additional Information
- 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
- 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
Exclusions
- Food and drinks
Redemption Instructions
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
* Please contact AAT Kings under 1300 228 546 for any questions and advise specific dietary requirements at the time of booking.
* AAT Kings will send you a confirmation via email shortly after the booking. If you have provided your mobile phone number you will also receive a text message approx. 72hrs before your tour confirming your pick up location and time.
DESERT PARK OPTION ONLY
Hotel Pick ups are starting from 7.05am. You will explore the park in your own time at leisure. The return transfer to your hotel will leave the Desert Park at 12:00pm. You should then have time to for lunch at your own expense, before you are picked up from your hotel for the ‘A Town like Alice’ Tour.
HOTEL PICK-UP TIMES 'A TOWN LIKE ALICE TOUR'
A Good Rest B&B - Pick-up at Wintersun 13:45am
Alice Motor Inn - Front of Hotel 13:35am
Alice on Todd Apartments - Front of Hotel 13:20am
Alice Springs Railway Station 14:15am
Alice Springs Tourist Park (Stuart Caravan Park) - Front of Hotel 13:05am
Alice Springs Hotel 13:30am
Aurora Alice Springs - Front of Hotel 13:30am
Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters - Front of Hotel 13:15am
Desert Palms Alice Springs - Front of Hotel 13:15am
Diplomat Motel - Front of Hotel 13:30am
DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs - Front of Hotel 13:15am
Elkira Court Motel - Front of Hotel 13:20am
G'Day Mate Tourist Park - Pick-up at Alice Springs Brewing Co 13:10am
Heritage Caravan Park - Pick-up at Alice Springs Brewing Co 13:10am
Jump Inn - Pick-up at Erika Court Motel 13:20am
MacDonnell Ranges Holiday Park BIG4 - Pick-up at Alice Springs Brewing Co 13:10am
Mercure Alice Springs Resort - Front of Hotel 13:25am
Quest Alice Springs - Front of Hotel 13:20am
Swagmans Rest Apartments - Pick-up at Alice on Todd 13:20am
Todd Tavern - Front of Hotel 13:30am
Vatu Sanctuary - Pick-up at Wintersun 13:45am
Wilmots on Dixon - Pick-up at Wintersun 13:45am
Wintersun Caravan and Tourist Park - Front of Hotel 13:45am
Traveler Pickup Information
Hotel pick-ups commence prior to the tour start time. You will be collected from the hotel you have selected in the drop down list during the booking process. Your hotel pick-up time will be displayed on your voucher. If you wish to change your pick-up location from the one selected, please call AAT Kings at least 24 hrs prior to travel.
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR THE DESERT PARK OPTION
If you've chosen to include the Alice Spring Desert Park Option, you will have the morning free to visit the park at your leisure. Pick up will start from 7.05am depending on your hotel. You will explore the park in your own time at leisure. The return transfer to your hotel will leave the Desert Park at 12:00pm. You should then have time to for lunch at your own expense, before you are picked up from your hotel for the ‘A Town like Alice’ Tour.
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the AAT Kings in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
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Fine Print
7-day cancellation rights do not apply; no refunds or exchanges permitted. Voucher valid only for date and time listed; may not be exchanged or redeemed for other dates. Purchaser name and phone number must be provided at checkout; this information will be shared with Viator and the tour operator for purposes of order fulfillment. Groupon promo codes may not be used for this offer. Groupon voucher Terms of Sale do not apply. See the tour operators terms and conditions for this offer here.
Offer is not eligible for our promo codes or other discounts.
