Experts in Australia, New Zealand & South Pacific

What to do in Alice Springs

Pyndan Sunset Camel Ride

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Great for
  • Adventure
  • Wildlife & nature

Enjoy a one hour tour on a gentle camel ride and get up close to the scenic MacDonnell Ranges through White Gums Station. Encounter unique Australian animals such as Kangaroos and birds along the way and witness the colours of the ranges deepen to a glowing red and the sky shift from cobalt blue to orange pink as you watch the sun set over the outback desert. 

Please note: Tour departs at 6pm. Included in the price is transfers from Alice Springs hotels. Tour runs APR, DEC-MAR: Daily except 24DEC-26DEC, 01JAN. MAY-OCT: Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun.

A Town Like Alice

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See the sights of Alice Springs on this half day tour including a visit to the historic Telegraph Station and the Royal Flying Doctor Service to learn how medical aid reaches those who live in the remote Outback. Stop at the Alice Springs Reptile Centre, where you will have the opportunity to see up close some of the lizards and snakes that frequent the Northern Territory, such as the Perentie Lizard and the Thorny Devil. End the tour with panoramic views of Alice Springs and the MacDonnell Ranges from the top of Anzac Hill. 

 

From £65 per adult

Please Note: Tour departs daily Apr-Nov. Monday, Thursday, Saturday except 24 Dec-01 Jan - Dec- Feb and daily in March. Departs from Alice Springs at 1.50pm. Tour duration 4 hours. Includes pick up and drop off from Alice Springs accommodation.

West MacDonnell Ranges Safari

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Great for
  • Adventure
  • Escorted tours
  • Wildlife & nature

Explore the West MacDonnell Ranges in a relaxed one day tour from Alice Springs, visiting Ormiston Gorge and Ellery Creek, with the chance to hike the Ghost Gum Walk and swim in these picturesque waterholes.  Visit the world heritage listed Ochre Pits before enjoying a BBQ lunch with your fellow travellers.

From £65 per adult

Please note: Tour runs Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday except 01JAN. Tour departs from Alice Springs at 06.00am and ends in Alice Springs at 5.30pm. Includes a BBQ lunch.

Outback ballooning

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Great for
  • Adventure
  • Wildlife & nature

Rise early to begin your adventure as the sun lights up the rugged MacDonnell Ranges. Floating gently in the air you will appreciate the vast remoteness, scenery and wildlife of the Australian outback. Spot big red kangaroos in their natural habitat whilst enjoying a glass of sparkling wine. 

£171 per adult

Please note: Price is based on 30 min flight. Please enquire with a travel designer for 60 min flight price .Includes return transfer from Alice Spring hotels.

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