Alice Springs Town Tour
Get to know Mparntwe before you head bush — the Telegraph Station where the town began, the Desert Park and the Anzac Hill lookout, with the driving and stories handled.
Alice Springs Town Tour
Before you head out to the ranges, get to know Alice Springs itself — Mparntwe to the Arrernte people. On this guided tour we take in the historic Telegraph Station, where the original waterhole and the 1870s Overland Telegraph gave the town its name and start, the excellent Desert Park on the edge of town, and the Anzac Hill lookout for the lie of the land. We handle the driving and the commentary; you soak up the story. Family-owned since 1974, tailored and quoted per enquiry.
What You’ll See
Telegraph Station
The original spring, the waterhole and the 1870s station that started it all.
Anzac Hill
The classic view over the town and the ranges beyond.
Desert Park
Desert animals and plants, a nocturnal house and a birds-of-prey show.
Driving & Commentary
We do the driving and tell the stories — you just take it in.
Good to Know
- Runs as a half day or an easy full day — your pace
- A great first day before the West MacDonnell Ranges
- Some sites need a Parks Pass — we arrange it
- Best in the cooler months — see the best time to visit
- Read more about the Telegraph Station and history
Tell us your dates and group. Call 0409 661 342 or enquire online.
Town Tour — FAQ
What does an Alice Springs town tour include?
A half or full day around town and its edges — the Telegraph Station where Alice Springs began, the Desert Park and the Anzac Hill lookout — with the driving and commentary handled. Tailored and quoted per enquiry.
How long is the tour?
Most town tours run as a half day or a relaxed full day, depending on how much you want to add. Tell us your interests and time and we shape it to suit — get in touch.
Why start with a town tour?
It sets the scene — the Telegraph Station and the original waterhole explain how the town began, and Anzac Hill gives you the lie of the land before you head out to the ranges.
Can you combine it with other tours?
Yes — a town tour pairs well with the West MacDonnell Ranges or a Kings Canyon day tour. We can build a multi-day itinerary around it.
Alice Springs, Planned Around You
The MacDonnell Ranges and their gorges and waterholes, the Desert Park and the Telegraph Station, and the road south to Uluru — with the driving and bookings handled by the family that’s toured Australia since 1974.
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