Excursion d'une journée à Alice Springs
Description
Découvrez Alice Springs et les chaînes West MacDonnell à travers de superbes falaises, des gouffres spectaculaires et des histoires d'Outback. Embarquez pour un voyage à travers les chaînes de MacDonnell Ouest à partir d'Alice Springs et découvrez la riche histoire, la culture et la beauté naturelle de l'Australie centrale. Émerveillez-vous devant les falaises imposantes de Simpson’s Gap, où les insaisissables wallabies des rochers s’abritent parmi les paysages accidentés. Promenez-vous à travers les murs de grès vibrants de Standley Chasm, découvrez l'emblématique School of the Air et remontez le temps à la station télégraphique d'Alice Springs pour explorer son patrimoine pionnier.
Options de l'excursion
Itinéraire
Découvrez dans votre guide du conducteur comment Alice Springs a commencé comme station de répétition radio le long de la ligne téléphonique Overland Telegraph. • Appelez l’école de l’air, qui dispense un enseignement aux enfants du primaire qui vivent sur des propriétés isolées dans le Territoire du Nord.
Explorez la station télégraphique, site de la première colonie européenne à Alice Springs, et découvrez comment il transmettait des messages entre Darwin et Adélaïde depuis 60 ans.
Ensuite, émerveillez-vous devant la beauté dramatique de Simpson’s Gap. Joignez-vous à votre Guide conducteur pour une promenade guidée dans ce couloir naturel spectaculaire, façonné au fil de millions d'années. Gardez un œil sur l'insaisissable wallaby des rochers à pieds noirs, souvent vu parmi les falaises accidentées.
Explorez la merveille culturelle et géologique de Standley Chasm, un site d'une grande importance pour le peuple Arrernte local. Au cours d'une randonnée guidée d'une heure, regardez les murs de grès briller de couleurs vives alors que le soleil de midi illumine le Gouffre. Ensuite, profitez de la possibilité d'acheter le déjeuner au Standley Chasm Café (à vos frais).
Points forts
Ce qui est inclus
Lieux et horaires de prise en charge
La prise en charge à l'hôtel commence avant l'heure de début de la visite. Vous serez recueilli à l'hôtel que vous avez sélectionné dans la liste déroulante pendant le processus de réservation. Si vous souhaitez changer votre lieu de prise en charge par rapport à celui sélectionné, veuillez appeler AAT Kings au moins 24 heures avant le voyage. Cette visite partira à 8h et reviendra à 15h00
Avis des voyageurs
Informations importantes
- Landau ou poussette possible pour les bébés et enfants en bas âge
- Les enfants en bas âge doivent être assis sur les genoux d'un adulte
- Convient à toutes les conditions physiques
- Attention : L'Ecole de l'Air est ouverte uniquement du lundi au vendredi (hors jours fériés)
- Quoi apporter : Flynet pendant les mois d'été (facultatif), couches chaudes pendant les mois les plus frais, chaussures de marche fermées
- Cette visite entre dans un parc du Territoire du Nord qui nécessite le NT Park Pass, vous devrez pré-acheter ce billet d'entrée en ligne AUD 10.00 (adulte) AUD5.00 (enfant)
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Great tour. Only 6 of us. Simpson's Gap and Stanley Chasm were the highlights. Great to visit the Telegraph Station and the School of the Air.
I booked this tour May 20, 2025 and received an email that the pick up time was changed to 13:15. This was 10 months ago! For the last two weeks, up until Monday, March 24th, the day before the tour, I have received no fewer than 10 communications including my ticket that says the pick up time was as originally booked, 1:45. We stood for 30 minutes before receiving word that the bus did arrive at 1:15.
Hi Susan, Thank you for getting in contact with us. We would like to clarify that the correct pick-up time for your tour was 13:15 PM, as confirmed to you via the Viator portal on May 20, 2025. Our records show that this information was provided well in advance of your tour. For reference, the confirmation stated: "Dear Susan, We would like to confirm that your pickup will be at Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters, 93 Barrett Drive, Alice Springs NT (Front of Hotel) at 13:15 PM on the A Town Like Alice (A3) Tuesday 24/03/26. Please ensure you are ready and waiting 5 minutes before the scheduled pickup time." As noted on your voucher under Know Before You Go, the following important information was provided: Please contact AAT Kings to reconfirm your hotel pick-up or for any questions and advise specific dietary requirements or mobility issues at the time of booking. Hotel pick-ups are scheduled prior to the official tour departure, which is why it is important to follow the confirmed pick-up time rather than assuming the tour departure time. We encourage guests to review the confirmation messages to ensure timely attendance. Please let us know if you require further details. AAT Kings Team.
Our bus driver was an excellent guide and all the stops along the way were fascinating and really helped us understand more about Alice Springs. How it got it's name and how it thrives today.
Hi Kerry, We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the tour and that the stops along the route offered interesting insights. It’s wonderful that our driver made the history and character of Alice Springs come alive for you. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience — we’re glad it gave you a deeper appreciation of this special region. AAT Kings Team
A town like Alice was amazing. Perfect introduction to the town and all its history. Desert park was ok but could think of better things to do with my time.
A jam packed afternoon. Mike, our driver, was fabulous - as were the guides we met at the Alice Springs School of the Air and the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Rex, at the reptile centre, was so informative and we learnt so much about the native reptiles. We got the message loud and clear about the dangers of crocs and snakes. The small group was great.
Enjoyed the experience. Much better understanding of Alice Springs and it history. Particularly like the telegraph village amazing.
A really great tour. A lot crammed into a short time but we didn't feel rushed and would definitely recommend this trip.
Excellent afternoon, thoroughly enjoyed itAlice High. Martin the driver/guide was highly informative and very entertaining.
The afternoon tour of Alice Springs was great. Firstly Anzac Hill, then School of The Air, The Old Telegraph Station, Royal Flying Doctor Exhibits, and finally the Reptile Centre. Certainly a packed and well guided itinerary to spend a long afternoon taking part off. Many highlights but when only in town for a limited time, a truly worthwhile and informative experience.
I was collected from my accommodation, in a clean air conditioned bus, driven by Gary, who was knowledgeable as we listened to his commentary. We visited Anzac Hill, The Telegraph station museum ( Amazing), The Royal Flying Doctors school of the Air( wow), and reptile centre( very educational). It is a must do.
Hi Dawn,Thanks so much for sharing! Great to hear you had a smooth and enjoyable day with Gary — he really brings the tour to life. Sounds like you got a lot out of the stops, especially the Telegraph Station and RFDS. So glad you had a great time!
