When deciding on what to do in Alice Springs, there are plenty of options. Be it either culture, nature, animals, history or sport there is plenty to occupy your day on any budget.
Have you considered playing a round of golf on one of the top ten desert courses in the world? Or wandering through and viewing the works of renowned indigenous artist Albert Namatjira at the Namatjira Gallery at the Alice Springs Cultural Precinct?
How about stepping back in time at the Old Alice Springs Telegraph Station or discovering the wonders of desert ecology at the Alice Springs Desert Park? Whatever you decide there is plenty on offer in Alice Springs.
Adelaide House Museum and John Flynn Church
Todd Mall
Entry: Museum Adult - $5; Conc - $4; Church - Free
Open: Mon–Sat 10.00am-4.00pm, March-Nov
The Bush Nursing Hostel designed by Rev John Flynn and built in 1926, displays Flynn’s vision, outback nurses, and pedal radio. Innovative cooling system, Memorial Church.
Alice Explorer Hop On – Hop Off
Complimentary hotel pick up - drop off
Open: Departs every 70 minutes from 9.00am
Entry: Adult - $40.00; Child (4-14yrs) - $30.00; Conc - $38.00
Hop on-Hop off to Telegraph Station, School of the Air, Anzac Hill, Pioneer Women’s Hall of Fame, Royal Flying Doctor Base, Reptile Centre, Cultural Precinct, Road Transport Hall of Fame, Old Ghan Museum, Olive Pink Botanic Gardens and Todd Mall. Tour departs 9.00am 10.10am, 11.20am, 12.30pm, 1.40pm, 2.50pm and 4.00pm.
 Alice Springs Desert Park
Larapinta Drive
Entry: Adult - $20.00; Child - $10.00; Family rates apply
Open: Daily 7.30am-6pm
Closed: Christmas Day
In the space of a few hours discover the secrets of the desert. See and hear the stories of the plants, animals and local indigenous culture at daily guide presentations. Witness free-flying birds of prey, see rare and endangered animals and enjoy the cinematic experience on desert evolution. Discover Australia’s Living Desert.
Alice Springs Reptile Centre
9 Stuart Terrace
Entry: Adult - $12.00; Child - $6.00
Open: Daily 9.30am-5.00pm
Closed: Christmas Day and News Years Day
Visit the largest reptile display in the NT and the NEW fossil cave displaying the rise of the reptilian fauna from the sea millions of years ago. Then discover the reptiles that dominate the NT now including Thorny Devils, Frillneck Lizards, huge Perentie Goannas, Pythons, venomous snakes and Terry the Crocodile.. Reptile Talk and Handling daily 11.00am, 1.00pm and 3.00pm.
Alice Springs RSL Club Inc
Schwartz Crescent
Entry: Free
Open: 10,99am Daily until Late
Closed: Christmas Day, New Years Day and Good Friday
The Alice Springs RSL Club provides a friendly atmosphere for all guests to ensure that your visit will be an enjoyable one. We have available excellent facilities that include our military Museum, Bistro, Gaming Machines, Keno and TAB. SO when visiting the Heart of Australia come in and say hello. Bone Fide Guests Welcome.
 Alice Springs School of the Air Visitor Centre
80 Head Street
Entry: Entry fees apply
Open: Mon-Sat 8.30am-4.30pm; Sun/Public Holidays 1.30pm-4.30pm
Closed: Christmas to New Years Day and Good Friday
The Largest Classroom in the World! Children living in the remote areas of the Northern Territory rely on the unique and first of its kind educational resource. Presentations are conducted throughout the day. Live classes available during school hours; recorded lessons at other times. Visit the most unique outback classroom.
 Alice Springs Telegraph Station
Heritage Drive
Entry: Adult - $7.80; Child - $4.25; Seniors - $6.90
Open: Daily 8.00am-5.00pm
Closed: Christmas Day
The Alice Springs Telegraph Station is the birthplace of Alice Springs. Wonderful restored buildings trace our early history from an operating Telegraph Station, the stolen generation and war years. Our interpretive displays and guides give an insight to our early history. Site of the original Alice Springs waterhole. Come and experience the original Alice Springs.
Alice Springs Turf Club
Pioneer Park Racecourse
Entry: Adult - $6.00; Pen - $3.00
Open: Races all year round
Closed: Christmas day and Good Friday
Experience country racing at its best. Visit Pioneer Park, home of the Alice Springs Turf Club. We race 34 times a year, with the ’jewel in the crown’ the XXXX Gold Alice Springs Cup.
 Araluen
61 Larapinta Drive
Open: Mon-Fri 10.00am-4.00pm; Sat-Sun 11.00am-4.00pm
Closed: Good Friday and 2 weeks over the Christmas period
Entry: Fees apply Araluen encompasses the art, culture and history of Central Australia in one location. The site includes the Albert Namatjira Gallery, Araluen Arts Centre, Museum of Central Australia, Aviation Museum, Central Craft, Strehlow Research Centre, Yeperenye Sculpture and Memorial Cemetery.
Fred McKay Museum
We’re near Anzac Hill, on the walking path to Telegraph Station
Find out what makes Outback people ‘tick’. A ‘keeping place’ of the spirit of the Outback – celebrating the inspirational life and work of Rev Fred McKay, an Australian ‘hero’ - housed in the Fred McKay Education Centre, a symbolic building reflecting Outback themes and materials – an attraction in itself!
Voices from the Heart – a unique and exciting display providing insights into how people live in the Outback.
• Meet Outback students – evening tour only/bookings essential/during term times
• Fred and Meg McKay Peace Garden – where Fred and Meg’s ashes are interred.
• Swag Chapel – a unique, rustic chapel built by the students and staff of St Philip’s College, located in the Peace Garden.
• Fred McKay Education Centre – facility tour.
Contact: (08) 8950 4511
Frontier Homestead
Lot 5129 Ross Highway
Entry: Free Entry; Short camel rides from $5.00 (Child)
Open: 9.00am-4.00pm
Closed: July 12 2008, Christmas and New Years Day
Outback in Alice! Learn about our heritage and the Aboriginal people who lived in the Red Centre. Ride a ‘Ship of the Desert’ (camel), enjoy refreshments at the Camel Cafe, Learn about bush tucker and the history of camels in Australia. Specialised camel tours include camel to breakfast/dinner and sunset rides.
National Pioneer Women’s Hall of Fame
2 Stuart Terrace (Old Alice Springs Gaol)
Entry: Adult - $6.50; Child - $3.00; Conc - $5.00; Family - $16.00
Open: Daily 10.00am-5.00pm
Two Central Attractions: National Pioneer Women’s Hall of Fames showcases Australian Women’s achievements within the walls of the Old Alice Springs Gaol.
National Road Transport Hall of Fame
MacDonnell Siding, Norris Bell Avenue
Entry: Adult - $12.00 plus concessions
Open: 9.00am-5.00pm
Closed: Christmas Day and Good Friday
The National Road Transport Hall of Fame is this country’s premier Truck Museum featuring Australia’s workhorses from yesterday including some of our oldest road trains. Precinct includes the Kenworth Truck Museum, the Legendary Old Ghan Train Museum and Tea Rooms, as wall of Fame for Pioneers and more. Take a trip into Transport History.
National Trust Properties
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Olive Pink Botanic Garden
Tuncks Road
Entry: Admission by donation
Open: Daily 8.00am-6.00pm
Closed: Good Friday and Christmas Day
Botanic Garden showcasing Central Australian Plants, self-guided walks, peaceful shaded picnic areas, cafe with gift shop. Features displays and original plantings by founder, Miss Olive Pink. Guided walks and talks April-October. Open daily 8.00am-6.00pm, Cafe and Shop 10.00am-4.00pm, closed Mondays.
Red Centre Dreaming Dinner and Show
Heavitree Gap Outback Lodge, Palm Circuit
Entry: Adult - $105.00; Child - $55.00
Open: 7.00pm-10.00pm
Experience Aboriginal Culture with Aurora’s Red Centre Dreaming Dinner and Show. A high quality traditional and contemporary Aboriginal performance featuring dancing, weaponary demonstrations and didgeridoo playing. 3 course Territorian-style meal, including wine and soft drinks. Bookings essential. Quality Aboriginal Dinner and Show!
 RFDS Visitor Centre and Cafe
8-10 Stuart Terrace
Entry: Admission fee applies
Open: Mon-Sat 9.00am-5.00pm; Sun and Public Holidays 1.00pm-5.00pm
Closed: Christmas Day and New Years Day
Tour the fully operational base or relax in the cafe housed in one of the town’s finest Heritage Buildings. Wander through our museum, View an informative video and observe the coordination of ‘real time’ medical evacuations. Truly an Alice Springs Attraction not to be missed. Winner of the 2005 Brolga Awards for Tourism Excellence!
Sounds of Starlight Theatre
40 Todd Mall
Entry: Adult - $30.00; Conc/Child - $25.00; Family - $90.00
Open: Shop 9.30am-5.30pm, Show 8.00pm-9.30pm
Closed: Shop open all year, Show seasonal April-November
The Didgeridoo Show Outback has earned a reputation as one of Central Australians most memorable live shows! Internationally acclaimed didgeridoo player and story teller Andrew Langford presents this ancient instrument with live percussion, spectacular sound and vision. A unique Australian experience. Free Didgeridoo Workshops Monday – Friday!
 Alice Springs Golf Club
Cromwell Drive, Alice Springs
Open: 6.30am-11.00m Daily
The Jewel in the Desert one of the World’s best desert golf courses! Pokies, Bistro, Bar, Practice range, Hire clubs, Motorised carts and Pro Shop.
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