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Alice Springs School of the Air Guided Tour Ticket

4.8 (75 reviews) 30 min – one hour Free cancellation
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Alice Springs School of the Air Guided Tour Ticket

About this activity

Let our tour guide take you on a virtual journey around "World's Largest Classroom" covering an area of 1.3 million square. Watch a film on the history of School of the Air, experience a live or pre-recorded lesson as it is broadcast from our studios here in Alice Springs.

A trip to the Alice Springs School of the Air Visitor Centre will bring to life an integral and unique facet of the children’s lives in the Australian Outback. You will hear their stories of school from afar, life on the land, and share in their dreams, achievements, and journeys.

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At a glance

Duration
30 min – one hour
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 50 people
People per booking
1–10
Written guide
German, Chinese, Swedish, Japanese, Italian, Polish, French, Hebrew, Danish, Dutch, Spanish
Guide
English
Operated by
Alice Springs School of the Air Visitor Centre

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–16 years) · Adults (17–59 years) · Seniors (60–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Local guide
  • Included: GST (Goods and Services Tax)
  • Included: All activities

Itinerary

  1. Alice Springs School Of The Air Visitor Centre

    Admission included

    Visit Alice Springs School of the Air Visitor Centre at 80 Head Street, Braitling, Alice Springs.

    Our knowledgeable tour guides will take you on a journey from the beginning of School of the Air in 1951 through to the modern day where radios transmitted lessons have become internet based virtual classrooms for our students spread throughout the Northern Territory and beyond. Watch a short historic film and view a live or pre-recorded lesson from one of our five broadcasting studios before perusing our memorabilia and our gift shop. 

    Allow 45 minutes to 1 hour for your visit.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Alice Springs School Of The Air Visitor Centre 80 Head Street,, Alice Springs, 0870, Alice Springs, Australia See on map

End point

  • Alice Springs School Of The Air Visitor Centre 80 Head Street,, Alice Springs, 0870, Alice Springs, Australia See on map

Using your ticket

Please check our website for updates on our opening times.

Allow 45 mins to 1 hour for your tour. 

Please note Alice Springs School of the Air closes at 3.00pm Monday to Friday, the last tour will commence at 2.15pm.

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%

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

  • No health restrictions

Traveller ratings

4.8 out of 5 · 75 reviews
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Alice Springs School of the Air Guided Tour Ticket

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