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Full Day Alice Springs Tour: Experience Outback Scenery & Historic Locations
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Alice Springs
Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Outback on a full-day tour of Alice Springs. Explore historic locations, enjoy scenic walks, and visit iconic landmarks like the School of the Air and the Royal Flying Doctors Service.
Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Outback on a full-day tour of Alice Springs. Explore historic locations, enjoy scenic walks, and visit iconic landmarks like the School of the Air and the Royal Flying Doctors Service.
Duration:
10 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- John Flynn’s Grave Historical Reserve - Located just outside Alice Springs, this reserve is the final resting place for the ashes of Reverend John Flynn, the visionary behind the Royal Flying Doctor Service.
- Simpsons Gap - Situated in the West MacDonnell Ranges, Simpsons Gap is a striking gorge. Upon arrival, enjoy a guided walk through the…
- John Flynn’s Grave Historical Reserve - Located just outside Alice Springs, this reserve is the final resting place for the ashes of Reverend John Flynn, the visionary behind the Royal Flying Doctor Service.
- Simpsons Gap - Situated in the West MacDonnell Ranges, Simpsons Gap is a striking gorge. Upon arrival, enjoy a guided walk through the impressive cliffs leading to the waterhole. Be on the lookout for black-footed rock wallabies!
- Standley Chasm Angkerle - Visit Angkerle (Standley Chasm), a must-see natural wonder in Central Australia. Take a stroll along its rocky watercourse, where you might spot some of the local birdlife and wildlife. Conclude with a delightful morning tea.
- Alice Springs School of the Air Experience - Learn from the Driver Guide about Alice Springs’ origins as a radio repeater station on the Overland Telegraph Line. Visit the School of the Air, which educates primary school children living on remote properties in the Northern Territory.
- Alice Springs Telegraph Station Historical Reserve - Discover the Telegraph Station, the site of the first European settlement in Alice Springs, and understand its role in relaying messages between Darwin and Adelaide for six decades.
- Royal Flying Doctor Service Museum - Explore the headquarters of the Royal Flying Doctor Service, which provides essential medical services to those residing and working in remote rural Australia.
- Alice Springs Reptile Centre - Visit the Alice Springs Reptile Centre, where you can observe and perhaps even touch some of Central Australia’s semi-arid desert reptiles, including the Perentie Lizard and the Thorny Devil.
- Anzac Hill - Conclude your afternoon with a breathtaking panoramic view over Alice Springs and the surrounding West MacDonnell Ranges from the summit of Anzac Hill.
What's Included
- Entry to the Alice Springs Reptile Centre
- Entry to the Telegraph Station
- Entry to the Royal Flying Doctor Service
- Morning tea
- Experienced Driver Guide
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Entry to School of the Air (Mon-Fri only)
- Comprehensive commentary
- Travel in an air-conditioned coach
- Entry to the Alice Springs Reptile Centre
- Entry to the Telegraph Station
- Entry to the Royal Flying Doctor Service
- Morning tea
- Experienced Driver Guide
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Entry to School of the Air (Mon-Fri only)
- Comprehensive commentary
- Travel in an air-conditioned coach
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks other than specified
- Entry to West MacDonnell National Park requires a NT Parks Pass.
- Food and drinks other than specified
- Entry to West MacDonnell National Park requires a NT Parks Pass.
Additional Information
Experience the remarkable landscapes of outback country, pausing at various historical sites as we journey through. Starting from town, our first stop will be the historic Flynn’s Grave Memorial. We also schedule scenic walks at both Simpsons Gap and Standley Chasm. Later in the day, explore ‘The Alice’ and its attractions including The School of the…
Experience the remarkable landscapes of outback country, pausing at various historical sites as we journey through. Starting from town, our first stop will be the historic Flynn’s Grave Memorial. We also schedule scenic walks at both Simpsons Gap and Standley Chasm. Later in the day, explore ‘The Alice’ and its attractions including The School of the Air, the historic Telegraph Station, and the Royal Flying Doctors Service, along with the Alice Springs Reptile Centre. To finish off the tour, enjoy a breath-taking vista of Alice Springs and the MacDonnell Ranges from the vantage point of Anzac Hill.
Location
John Flynn's Grave Historical Reserve
Larapinta Drive, 7kms to the west of Alice Springs near Mt Gillen
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(7 Ratings)
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Michael_a
Nov 27, 2025
The best of Alice Springs - We really enjoyed this tour. There was such a lot to see in such a small town as well as its outskirts. The scenery on our walk was magnificent. The highlight of the day for us was the Reptile Centre. Prepare to be amazed - this is Australia at its best.
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D4750vqmichellev
Oct 25, 2025
MacDonnell Ranges & best of Alice Springs all day tour - Absolutely fantastic tour. Simpson's Gap & Stanley Chasm were magical and the Alice Springs best of tour in the arvo was really good. Our tour guide Roger was friendly, knowledgeable and had a great energy about him. We loved this tour.
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Ray_f
Aug 10, 2025
The complete package in a day - Great overview of Alice Springs tourist spots in one very well coordinated and fascinating tour fully enhanced with excellent guide - Barry
No hesitation in recommending to others.
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Eleanorp691
Jun 21, 2022
Amazing. We were filled with awe at being in this almost sacred spot - Simpson's Gap
It was a magnificent landscape. The colors and the textures were amazing, so different anything we had experieced before.
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Jennie_d
Jun 27, 2021
Great Day - This was a really great days outing
Started in the morning trips to Simpsons gap followed by Stanley Chasm really beautiful places
Next was the tourist attractions of Alice Springs.
Really informative friendly driver,
Great Day
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Jessica_h_sydney
Jun 3, 2024
A good way to see alice springs in a day - Friendly knowledgeable driver who shared a lot about his culture which we valued.
The two short walks be did were amazing. Beautiful scenery but absolutely freezing.
It was a really long day and I think the last three stops could have been done in 30min rather than 40-60min. A lot of history was shared.
A good way to see Alice Springs in a day.
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Brisbanegretski
May 9, 2022
Poor communication - We had booked this full day tour, but it had been cancelled and the travel agent hadn't received notification, so couldn't advise us, so we got up early, waited for 90 minutes, and then walked into town to try and find the AAT Kings office. The office is NOT where it's listed on the website - in fact it doesn't exist. The phone number on the itinerary to contact AAT Kings just goes through to a recorded message, saying ring back during office hours. Not much use when you're waiting at 7 am for a tour that doesn't arrive. Eventually the Tourist Information office in Todd Mall was able to help us by providing a phone number - when we eventually got through AAT Kings said we'd been rebooked on "A Town Like Alice" half day tour commencing at 1:15pm. The Tourist Information office said we were the third complaint they had had that morning (by 10:00am) about an AAT Kings tour bus not turning up. The shorter tour was fine - but that's not what we booked or wanted. Had I known in advance, I would have just hired a car do visit the local sights which would have been cheaper and quicker. Disappointing to have this happen while we were in Alice Springs.
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