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.
Alice Explorer Hop On – Hop Off
Complimentary hotel pick up - drop off
Open: Departs every 70 minutes from 9.00am
Entry: Adult - $42.00; Child (4-14yrs) - $28.00; Conc - $40.00
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 Airport Shuttle Pty Ltd
Gregory Tce, Alice Springs
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 Aboriginal culture at daily guide presentations. Witness free-flying birds of prey, see rare and endangered animals and enjoy a cinematicjourney of the creation of these deserts.
Alice Springs Golf Club
Cromwell Drive
Entry: $78 (18 Holes), $40 (9 Holes)
Open: 6am-6.30pm (Summer), 6.30am-6pm (Winter)
An oasis in the desert, this highly acclaimed layout has been compared to courses around the world. The course opened in 1985 and has hosted golfers such as Greg Norman, Johnny Miller, Aaron Baddeley & Adam Scott. Beauitiful grassed and true greens make playing in one of the hottest courses in the world a must.
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 Central Australia and the NEW Gecko Cave housing Australia's largest collection of Northern Territory Gecko's. Then wander through the centre and view Thorny Devils, Frillneck Lizards, huge Perentie Goannas, Pythons, venomous snakes and Terry the Saltwater Crocodile. Reptile Talk and Handling daily 11.00am, 1.00pm and 3.30pm.
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
Immerse yourself in history, learn about outback lifestyle, discover world-class innovations & be inspired by what has been & continues to be one of the most unique methods of education - achieved in 'The World's Largest Classroom'
Alice Springs Telegraph Station
Heritage Drive
Entry: Adult - $7.50; Child - $4.50; Seniors - $7.30
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 Carnival. The five-day carnival is run on April 10, 17, 24, May 1 & 3 - the day of the XXXX Gold Alice Springs Cup.
Araluen Cultural Precinct
61 Larapinta Drive
Open: Mon-Fri 10.00am-4.00pm; Sat-Sun 11.00am-4.00pm
Closed: Good Friday and 25 Desember - 7 January
Entry: Adult $10.00 Child/Con $7.00, Family rates apply
The premier location to experience Central Australian Art & Culture. Includes the musuem of Central Australia, Strehlow Research Centre, Aviation Museum, Central Craft & the Araluen Arts Centre, home to Aboriginal & Contemporary Art, the Albert Namatjira Gallery, Arthouse Cinema & live theatre.
Fred McKay Museum
We’re near Anzac Hill, on the walking path to Telegraph Station
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
Located at the Old Alice Springs Gaol, the National Pioneer Women's Hall of Fame showcases Australian women's achievements through innovatively displayed exhibitions, the signature quilt, aviatrix tapestry & artefacts, along with men's & women's cell blocks, prisoners' art & the story of the Gaol. Two significant heritage attractions at one site.
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.
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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 8.00am-3.00pm 7 days a week.
Red Rock Opal
Crowne Plaza Hotel
Open: 8am till late - 7 days a week
Closed: Christmas Day
Visit the largest display of Australian Opal in the Northern Territory. We offer the best selection of opal jewellery, stones, fossils, & speciemns. expert advice & free opal demonstrations. See the famous Andamooka Peacock, a 19.5ct crystal opal. Tax free shopping for overseas visitors.
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 experience1 FREE Workshops! Monday – Friday 10.30am & 2.30pm
WEST MACDONNELL RANGES
Hermannsburg Historical Society
Historical Hermannsburg
Open: 9am-4pm, 7 days
Entry: Adult $10, Child $5
Step into history! 130km along Larapinta Drive is the Centre's best-kept secret. Hermannsburg Historical Precinct, birthplace of Albert Namatjira.
Standley Chasm
Larapinta Drive
Open: 8am-5pm, gates locked at 6pm
Closed: Christmas & Boxing Day
Entry: Admission fee applies
Angkerle Atwatye (Standley Chasm) is located 50km west of Alice Springs. Visit the chasm & the surrounding area for its wildlife & spectacular views. A kiosk offers drinks & snacks all year round, & cafe operates Apr 1 - Oct 31. Picnic & BBQ facilities are also available. Entry Fees apply.
TENNANT CREEK
Battery Hill Mining Centre
Peko Road
Open: Daily 9am-5pm
Experience underground mining; view the spectacular minerals collection & poignant social history museum. Visitor staff dispense all regional information.
Nyinkka Nyunyu Culture Centre
Paterson Street
Open: Daily 9am-5pm
Australia's best indigenous cultural centre. meet Warumungu people, view local art & crafts. Outstanding gallery, museum, retail shop & Jajjikari cafe.
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