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ALICE TOWN AND COUNTRY half day SUNSET tour - small group
About the tour
Start : At 1.10 PM Duration : Five and half hours (approx.)Promotional Price: Manual Confirmation AUD $ 140.00, Instant confirmation AUD $ 160.00 per seat till 31 December 2024
Alice town and country half-day sunset tour is an excellent opportunity to explore the overview of Alice Springs and the panoramic landscapes of the East MacDonnell ranges countryside, including School of Air, Araluen Art Centre, Royal Flying Doctor Service Alice Springs Tour Facility, Emily Gap, and Jessie Gap in the East MacDonell ranges. We also come to see the desert Sunset from Anzac Hill.
Our first visit is to the Araluen Arts Centre. You will get an excellent opportunity to get a closer look at Albert Namatjira's arts and learn about their unique natural history. Your next visit will be to Alice Springs School of Air. The School of Air offers travellers the opportunity to learn about the history of 'The World's Largest Classroom', reveal stories about the school from afar and life on the land, and share in Outback students' dreams, achievements, and journeys. We also showcase the world-renowned innovations of this uniquely Australian school. The Royal Flying Doctor Service Alice Springs Tour Facility is your next exciting place. See, experience and learn through the wonder of technology the heroic tales of the birth and growth of the Royal Flying Doctor Service. After finishing in Town, you will move 24 kilometres to the countryside of Alice Springs and reach Emily and Jessie Gaps. The two small gaps in the Heavitree Range are spiritual sites to the Eastern Arrernte Aboriginal people. Finally, our last visit of the day is at the iconic local landmark of Anzac Hill, where you will be able to take in panoramic views over the town of Alice Springs and the surrounding MacDonnell ranges. You will enjoy the sunset also. With this attraction, we conclude our tour and will drop you at your hotels or caravan parks.
Itinerary
Araluen Arts Centre
Your first visit is to the Araluen Arts Centre. You will get an excellent opportunity to look closely at Albert Namatjira's arts, learn about unique natural history, follow the evolution of the landscape and fascinating creatures, and explore the panoramic landscapes of the West MacDonnell Ranges. The Araluen Arts Centre aims to develop a collection of artworks that reflect a permanent record of art practice in Central Australia. Araluen Arts Centre holds a comprehensive collection of paintings by Albert Namatjira.
Royal Flying Doctor Service Alice Springs Tour FacilityYour next exciting place is the Royal Flying Doctor Service Alice Springs Tour Facility. Through the wonder of technology, see, experience, and learn the heroic tales of the Royal Flying Doctor Service's birth and growth. Learn about the history and activities of the RFDS’s pilots, engineers, doctors, and nurses and the patients' experiences that are carried and cared for daily. Learn the importance of the RFDS to outback Australians and the medical care required to service isolated regions.
Alice Springs School Of Air
Your next visit will be to Alice Springs School of the Air Experience. The Visitor Centre brings to life an integral and unique facet of the children’s lives in the Australian Outback. It offers travellers the opportunity to learn about the history of 'The World's Largest Classroom', reveal stories about the school from afar and life on the land, and share in Outback students' dreams, achievements, and journeys.The experience includes a film, a guided presentation about our unique history, and the ground-breaking techniques that make it possible for our remote students to participate in school classes despite time, distance, and isolation challenges. You might even be able to observe a teacher conducting a live lesson in one of our five broadcasting studios right before you! However, sometimes, live lessons will be replaced with pre-recorded lessons.
Emily and Jessie GapsMove onward to Emily and Jessie Gaps, the first noticeable feature of the East MacDonnell Ranges as you drive 16 kilometres out of Alice Springs. The two small gaps in the Heavitree Range are spiritual sites to the Eastern Arrernte Aboriginal people. At Emily Gap and Jessie Gap, you will be able to see a large rock painting depicting the caterpillar dreaming. The ranges are part of the caterpillar dreaming story, which tells the tale of how Alice Springs was formed.
Anzac Hill Our last visit of the day is to Anzac Hill, where you can take in panoramic views over Alice Springs and the surrounding MacDonnell ranges. You may be able to capture one photo that covers the entire town. Anzac Hill is a memorial dedicated to those who served in Australia’s defence forces during all international wars. After Anzac Hill, your tour will conclude with us dropping you off at your hotel. Inclusions:• Experienced and friendly guide• 11-seater Toyota Hiace bus provided• Complimentary water/ soft drinks provided• Complimentary accommodation pick-up and drop-off
What to Bring:• Sturdy walking shoes• Sunscreen, hat and comfortable clothing• Camera• Jacket in cooler months• Smile and happy faces
Not included:• Food and drinks other than those listed• No wheelchair accessible
Not Allowed:• Luggage or large bags• Pets
Additional information Confirmation will be received at the time of booking• Not wheelchair accessible• Infants must sit on laps (No car seater provided)• Most travellers can participate. This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum number is unavailable, you’ll offer a different date/experience or a full refund.• This tour/ activity will have a maximum of 11 travellers
Anzac Hill Our last visit of the day is to Anzac Hill, where you can take in panoramic views over Alice Springs and the surrounding MacDonnell ranges. You may be able to capture one photo that covers the entire town. Anzac Hill is a memorial dedicated to those who served in Australia’s defence forces during all international wars. After Anzac Hill, your tour will conclude with us dropping you off at your hotel. Inclusions:• Experienced and friendly guide• 11-seater Toyota Hiace bus provided• Complimentary water/ soft drinks provided• Complimentary accommodation pick-up and drop-off
What to Bring:• Sturdy walking shoes• Sunscreen, hat and comfortable clothing• Camera• Jacket in cooler months• Smile and happy faces
Not included:• Food and drinks other than those listed• No wheelchair accessible
Not Allowed:• Luggage or large bags• Pets
Additional information Confirmation will be received at the time of booking• Not wheelchair accessible• Infants must sit on laps (No car seater provided)• Most travellers can participate. This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum number is unavailable, you’ll offer a different date/experience or a full refund.• This tour/ activity will have a maximum of 11 travellers