Alice Springs Highlights & Nature Escape Day Tour

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About this activity

Discover Alice Springs and the West MacDonnell Ranges through stunning cliffs, dramatic chasms, and Outback stories.

Embark on a journey through the West MacDonnell Ranges from Alice Springs and uncover the rich history, culture, and natural beauty of Central Australia. Marvel at the towering cliffs of Simpson’s Gap, where elusive rock wallabies shelter among rugged landscapes. Wander through the vibrant sandstone walls of Standley Chasm, learn about the iconic School of the Air, and step back in time at the Alice Springs Telegraph Station to explore its pioneering heritage.

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At a glance

Duration: 7 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 50 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: AAT Kings

Ages: Infants (0–1 years) · Children (2–15 years) · Adults (16–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Government fees: From 1 April 2027, the Northern Territory National Parks (NT Parks) Pass will be included in the tour price and no separate pass purchase will be required.
Included: Pick-up and drop-off service from selected hotels
Included: Take a guided walk at Simpsons Gap
Included: Visit Standley Chasm
Included: Marvel at the West MacDonnell Ranges
Included: Entry to School of the Air, the world's largest classroom (Mon-Fri only)
Included: Entry to the Telegraph Station, site of the first European settlement in Alice Springs
Included: Travel in an air-conditioned coach
Included: Comprehensive commentary

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Lunch (own expense) at Standley Chasm Cafe
Not included: Government Fees - This tour does enter a Northern Territory Park which requires the NT Park Pass, you will need to pre-purchase this entry ticket online AUD 10.00 per person

Itinerary

1
Alice Springs School Of The Air Visitor Centre

55 min Admission included
Hear from your Driver Guide how Alice Springs began as a radio repeater station along the Overland Telegraph Line
- Call into the School of the Air, which provides education to primary school aged children living on remote properties in the Northern Territory
Alice Springs Telegraph Station Historical Reserve

one hour Admission included

Explore the Telegraph Station, site of the first European settlement in Alice Springs, and learn how it relayed messages between Darwin and Adelaide for 60 years
Simpsons Gap

one hour Admission included

Next, marvel at the dramatic beauty of Simpson’s Gap. Join your Driver Guide on a guided walk through this spectacular natural corridor, shaped over millions of years. Keep an eye out for the elusive black-footed rock wallaby, often seen among the rugged cliffs.
Standley Chasm Angkerle

2 hours Admission included

Explore the cultural and geological marvel of Standley Chasm, a site of deep significance to the local Arrernte people. During a one-hour guided hike, watch the sandstone walls glow with vibrant colors as the midday sun illuminates the Chasm. Afterwards, enjoy the option to purchase lunch at the Standley Chasm Café (own expense).

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

greet Hotel Alice Springs
Elkira Court Motel
Todd Tavern
Mercure Alice Springs Resort
Wintersun Caravan Park
DoubleTree By Hilton Alice Springs
Desert Palms Alice Springs
Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters by IHG
Alice On Todd Apartments
Quest Alice Springs
Alice Motor Inn

Hotel pick-ups commence prior to the tour start time. You will be collected from the hotel you have selected in the drop down list during the booking process. If you wish to change your pick-up location from the one selected, please call AAT Kings at least 24 hrs prior to travel.

This tour will depart at 8am and return at 3:00pm

Using your ticket

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Please contact AAT Kings under 1300 228 546 to reconfirm your hotel pick-up or for any questions and advise specific dietary requirements or mobility issues at the time of booking.
AAT Kings will send you a confirmation via email shortly after the booking. If you have provided your mobile phone number, you will also receive a text message approx. 72hrs before your tour confirming your pick-up location and time.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note: School of the Air is only open Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays)
What to Bring: Flynet in summer months (optional), warm layers in cooler months, enclosed walking shoes
This tour does enter a Northern Territory Park which requires the NT Park Pass, you will need to pre-purchase this entry ticket online AUD 10.00 (adult) AUD5.00 (child)