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A group of people standing in a rural area with a dirt road, a stone building, and a large tree. 1
A family walking towards a wooden building labeled "The Junction Hotel" in a desert landscape. 2
A person descending a staircase next to a Royal Flying Doctor Service aircraft. 3
A rustic interior of Ooraminna Hotel with wooden decor, a bar area, and guests seated at tables. 4
A visitor center sign for Alice Springs School of the Air, with a building in the background and a tree with red berries. 5

1 Day Alice Explorer

By Emu Run Experience
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$461 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 10h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

A gentle day’s journey through the Red Centre’s hidden wonders and Australia’s iconic scenery.

Enjoy a full-day tour of the Red Centre’s landscapes, culture, and history. In the morning, visit the ancient Ewaninga Aboriginal Rock Carvings, Ooraminna Station Homestead, the Drover’s Boy film set, and the Red Dune Lookout. In the afternoon, explore Mparntwe (Alice Springs) and its historic sites that shaped the town and its role in the heart of the outback.

Visit:

Ewaninga Aboriginal Rock Carvings
Ooraminna Station Homestead
Drover’s Boy Film Set
Old Ghan Museum
Red Dune Desert Lookout
Morning Tea at the Wild Horse Bar
School of the Air
Telegraph Station
Royal Flying Doctor Service
Anzac Hill

All activities are safe for all ages and require minimal fitness.

Activity location

  • Ewaninga Rock Carvings Conservation Reserve
    • Maryvale Rd, Old South Road
    • Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Ewaninga Rock Carvings Conservation Reserve
    • Maryvale Rd, Old South Road
    • Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia

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1 Day Alice Explorer

  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 7:45 AM
Price details
NZ$460.65 x 1 AdultNZ$460.65
Total
Price is NZ$460.65
Until Fri, 3 Jul

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Accommodation pick-up & drop-off
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Attraction Entry Fees
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Morning and Afternoon Tea
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Experienced, friendly tour guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Exclusions – NT Parks Pass ($10) Please buy NT Parks Pass before your tour

Know before you book

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children aged 2 years and over are welcome on our tour and are charged at a child rate. All travellers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian who will be responsible for their care.

Activity itinerary

Ewaninga Rock Carvings Conservation Reserve

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Your adventure begins at 7:45 am with pick-up from your Alice Springs accommodation, as you head out into the vast, sunlit landscapes of the outback. Travel along the Old South Road, taking in the rugged beauty of the Finke River and hearing stories of the historic telegraph line that once connected remote settlements across the Red Centre. Step back in time at the Ewaninga Aboriginal Rock Carvings, where the ancient petroglyphs of the Arrernte people whisper stories of a rich and enduring culture.

Ooraminna Homestead

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Continue to Ooraminna Station Homestead, a working cattle station and film set from The Drover’s Boy, and enjoy morning tea on the deck, surrounded by the peaceful sounds and endless horizons of the outback.

Old Ghan Museum

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
From the Red Dune Desert Lookout, marvel at the striking panorama of rust-red sands stretching to the distant MacDonnell Ranges, before exploring the Old Ghan Museum, where the pioneering spirit of Central Australia comes alive through the storey of the legendary train.

Alice Springs School of the Air Experience

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Return to Alice Springs for some free time to explore the town and enjoy lunch (at your own expense), before spending the afternoon immersing yourself in its history and culture. Visit the School of the Air to see how children in remote communities are taught across vast distances.

Alice Springs Telegraph Station Historical Reserve

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Visit the Telegraph Station, Alice Springs’ first European settlement, once a vital hub for communication.

Royal Flying Doctor Service Museum

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Discover the lifesaving work of the Royal Flying Doctor Service.

Anzac Hill

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Finish the day atop Anzac Hill, where sweeping views of the town and the MacDonnell Ranges create a breathtaking finale to your journey. Return to your accommodation around 5:30 pm, having experienced a full day of outback history, culture, and natural beauty.

Location

Activity location

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    Ewaninga Rock Carvings Conservation Reserve
    • Maryvale Rd, Old South Road
    • Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Ewaninga Rock Carvings Conservation Reserve
    • Maryvale Rd, Old South Road
    • Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia

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