Alice Springs Tours, Tickets, & Activities

Enjoy an authentic desert adventure right in the heart of Australia, as you ride a camel close to Alice Springs. Mount up for a thrilling circuit along red sand tracks and forest trails; and spot wild kangaroos and wallabies from your unique vantage point. Finally, stop for a memorable photo against a dramatic backdrop of the Western MacDonell Ranges.

Sometimes driving through a small part of the Australian Outback isn’t enough. See the desert from above on a morning hot-air balloon ride. This tour from Alice Springs gets you up in the air near dawn for a scenic ride. Spot wildlife, including the elusive Red Kangaroo, from above, take in views of the landscape, and enjoy sparkling wine afterward.

Explore the West MacDonnell Ranges on a full-day tour from Alice Springs. Travel with an expert guide to highlights such as Simpsons Gap, Ormiston Gorge, Ochre Pits, Standley Chasm, Ellery Creek and Glen Helen. Have time to enjoy the region's natural beauty and capture photo ops of the Australian Outback as you hike into rock canyons, discover hidden waterholes and view historical sites. Chances to swim and hike along the way

Sit back and enjoy the scenery of Australia’s rugged Red Centre with this one-way transfer from Alice Springs to Uluru (Ayers Rock). Travel by luxury air-conditioned coach through the mystical desert of the Northern Territory while your driver-guide points out passing attractions and shares Aboriginal history. Stretch your legs at stops throughout the journey, including the Outback Camel Farm, where you can enjoy an optional camel ride (own expense).

Discover the legendary heart of Outback culture on this half-day highlights tour of Alice Springs. Visit the historic Overland Telegraph Station and learn how residents have adapted to ultra-remote living at the Royal Flying Doctor Service base and the School of the Air. Encounter fearsome desert creatures at the Alice Springs Reptile Park, and take in sweeping views of the West MacDonnell Ranges from the top of Anzac Hill.

Experience the majestic, Dreamtime landscapes of Australia’s Red Centre with this 3-day tour from Alice Springs to Ayers Rock. Witness an unforgettable sunset and sunrise over Uluru and explore the mythical formations of Kata Tjuta. Take an optional camel ride, explore Aboriginal history at the Mutitjulu waterhole and take a guided walk along the spectacular rim of Kings Canyon.

Travel from Alice Springs to World Heritage-listed Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park to see Uluru (Ayers Rock) and Kata Tjuta (the Olgas). Considered the spiritual of the Red Centre, these two sacred sites feature stunning scenery and significant cultural importance. Discover the highlights with your guides, who take you to Mutitjulu Waterhole, Mala walk and the Cultural Centre. Learn about local Aboriginal history and traditions during this all-inclusive tour. Includes a buffet breakfast, lunch, snacks and an Aussie barbecue during the sunset at Uluru.

Explore the West MacDonnell Ranges on a day trip from Alice Springs Marvel at the majestic Ormiston Gorge on a hike and relax at Ormiston Waterhole Visit the Ochre Pits and swim at the picturesque Ellery Creek Big Hole

The panoramic landscapes of the West MacDonnell Ranges are extraordinary for their immensity and array of sunburnt oranges, maroons and purples. View spectacular outback scenery and take photos as we travel along through magnificent Outback Country, stopping at the many historic locations. As we depart town, we will stop at the historical Flynn’s Grave Memorial. Enjoy beautiful walks at both Simpsons Gap and Standley Chasm.

Make the most of your visit to Australia's Red Centre on a full-day tour to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park from Alice Springs. With your experienced guide, explore Uluru (Ayers Rock) and Kata Tjuta (the Olgas), both UNESCO World Heritage sites. Your guide leads you on nature walks around each site and shows you Aboriginal rock art. Visit the Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre to learn more and watch the sunset over Uluru. Enjoy sparkling wine and a barbecue dinner for a memorable end to your day.

Discover the educational innovations of the Alice Springs School of the Air on a guided tour that lasts about one hour. Learn how lessons are provided to students in remote locations across Central Australia, starting in 1951 with radio broadcasts, and now using internet technology. Watch a short film about the school’s history, and observe a live lesson as part of your visit.

Save money and time spent waiting in line by pre-booking your admission to the Alice Springs Telegraph Station, the site of the first European settlement in Alice Springs and the birth of the township. Your entrance ticket includes a roughly 30-minute guided tour that focuses on the history of the area, especially the setup of an underwater cable network to London.

The most fun you can have on 2 wheels! Discover the utter joy of riding through the Australian Outback on a pedal assisted electric bike. Our E-bike tours venture out into the bush that surrounds Alice Springs, guiding you along the undulating hills to the iconic Simpson’s Gap.

Want to see the Red Centre's greatest natural attractions in under three days? Easy. Jump on this trip and you'll get to admire Uluru by sunrise and sunset, explore the natural wonders of Kings Canyon – the Lost City, Amphitheatre, Garden of Eden and North and South Walls – and weave through the gigantic boulders and gullies of Kata Tjuta. Experience the heart of the Red Centre with the best guides in the business who know the culture, people and Outback like the back of their hand. Spend you days gaining a deeper understanding into the spiritual importance of Uluru and its surrounds, and your nights camping on Australia’s red earth and dining under the stars.

Take a full-day detour from Alice Springs to visit Palm Valley — a fertile oasis in the midst of the Outback that’s accessible only by 4WD vehicle. See ancient rock formations and spring-fed pools, and enjoy a picnic lunch in Finke Gorge National Park. Learn about the area’s indigenous history with a visit to the Aboriginal community of Hermannsburg, where you can tour the town mission and a local painter’s home.

Travel through the rugged Australian outback in a luxury 4x4 vehicle with a small group on this 5-day tour from Ayers Rock. Stay at luxury boutique retreats for 4 nights and dine on gourmet cuisine; let the driver/guide take care of the planning. National park fees and meals per itinerary included. 

Head to Palm Valley from Alice Springs to explore an Aboriginal community and a beautiful oasis in the outback. Visit the historic town of Hermannsburg with its historic buildings and Aboriginal art gallery before heading to the Cycad Gorge for a nature walk around the oasis. Enjoy a picnic lunch at the Kalaranga Lookout and take in the views of the MacDonnell Ranges just as the sun sets behind them.

Zip along sandy tracks, rugged cliffs and sandstone hills on a thrilling 4WD tour of the Finke Gorge National Park from Alice Springs. Keep your camera close to hand as you pass the dramatic landscapes of Palm Valley and the Finke River; take in the views from the Kalarranga Lookout; and learn about the Western Arrernte Aboriginal people in the Hermannsburg Historic Precinct. This full-day tour includes lunch and hotel pick-up.

The outback near Alice Springs has some of the best bike trails in Australia, but newcomers can find it challenging to find and navigate them. This tour makes it easier by traveling with a guide, and lets bikers choose between a day or nighttime mountain ride and a gentler ride through a national park. Plus, some trips make planned stops at local cafes and art galleries showcasing indigenous artists.

Explore the plants, animals, and people of the desert during a self-guided visit to Alice Springs Desert Park. Learn about the arid regions of central Australia from interpretative displays and daily talks by the staff. Find out who resides in a waterhole and which critters come out at night, among other fun facts.

Combine our 4 day luxury overnight coach tour to Ayers Rock, Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon with 4 Days in Alice Springs and an Alice Springs coach tour. Enjoy canapes and wine under the stars at Kata Tjuta, a beautiful sunrise at Ayers Rock, a scrumptious dinner at Ayers Rock and breathtaking views of Watarrka National Park from the rim of Kings Canyon before returning to Alice Springs. Visit the Old Ghan Train Museum, the Royal Flying Doctor Service, the Historic Telegraph Station, School of the Air and much more on your Alice Springs coach tour as well as free time to explore the town at your own leisure. Everything is included... touring, hotels, flights and personalised transfers. Themes include: Northern Territory, Departs from Alice Springs, Luxury Coach, Returns from Alice Springs.

Get off the beaten track with a veteran driver/guide on this small-group 4WD adventure that whisks you from your accommodation direct to the Red Centre. Yet 4WD doesn’t mean roughing it: enjoy air-conditioning and three gourmet meals as you check off the surreal rock formations of Chambers Pillar, Rainbow Valley, and Mushroom Rock. Along the way, see ancient carvings, explore an Aboriginal art center, and watch a radiant sunset.

Explore the East MacDonnell Ranges in depth on this small-group day tour. Departing from Alice Springs, go off road in a 4WD to explore remote locations, spot wildlife, and learn about local history. Visit Trephina Gorge, the Emily and Jessie Gaps Nature Park, Corroboree Rock, and much more. Includes lunch.

Let Emu Run Experience transfer you from Alice Springs to Ayers Rock Resort on our comfortable coach with air conditioning and an on board toilet.  Itinerary: Alice Springs to Ayers Rock Resort Bus Transfer We collect you from outside your Alice Springs accommodation at approximately 6am. We arrive at Yulara at approximately 11:45am and we drop you off at the Outback Pioneer Hotel at Ayers Rock Resort. Please note: no food/meals are included with this transfer service, however the bus will stop off at Erldunda Roadhouse on the way so you can purchase food there.