Alice Springs Desert Park
- Address:Larapinta Drive, Alice Springs
- Hours:7:30am - 6pm. Closed Christmas Day
- Admission:Adults: AU$20, Children (5-15yrs): AU$10
Golfing, Good Views / Viewpoint, Nature & Wildlife, Walking/Hiking, Monument - Natural, National Park, Trail
2:42 PM Thursday, May 17
Sunny. Mild.
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The Alice Springs Desert Park offers the opportunity to experience the main desert environments in Australia. Wander through sand, woodland and river deserts and learn about their different plant and animal inhabitants. You will also learn about the traditional owners of the land, the Arrernte.
Animals rarely seen in the wild are on display in the nocturnal house which mimics the night desert offering a peek at rare and endangered animals that only come out in the dark like bilbies and carnivorous ghost bats.
The aquarium offers you a look at the animals you might find in a waterhole including fish, yabbies, burrowing frogs and turtles.
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Our driver was extremely knowledgeable about the area and being in a small 20 seater it was a nice group. The Desert Park was extremely interesting and most certainly worth a visit. Our driver took us into the park, gave a run down on timings of happenings etc. Continue Reading »
The morning at West MacDonnell Ranges with our friendly and knowledgeable driver-guide was perfect. Also a good afternoon at the Desert Park.
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The West McDonnell tour was well worth the trip. We drove with good commentary from the bus driver and walked between the Standley Chasm. We saw several black-footed wallabies at Simpsons Gap. We talked to everyone in the tour group and met someone from England who accompanied us on the Desert Park tour in the afternoon. We had a great time observing the native habitat of flowers, trees, and bushes, as well as birds, emus and kangaroos. Continue Reading »
Practical Info
Guided audio tours are available. You can take the short route through the park or explore further afield to find kangaroos and birdlife.
The park is 10 minutes by car from the center of Alice Springs. Alternatively, the Larapinta bike track will take you to the entrance.
