Alice Town And Country Half Day Tour - Small Group

About this tour

This 5.5-hour small-group tour surveys Alice Springs and the East MacDonnell Ranges, hitting seven key stops that reveal both European and Aboriginal heritage. You'll visit the Araluen Art Centre's Indigenous collection, tour the School of Air's remote teaching base, explore the Royal Flying Doctor Service headquarters, pay respect at Emily and Jessie Gaps (sacred Eastern Arrernte sites), and finish with sweeping views from Anzac Hill. Refreshments included throughout.

Highlights

• Aboriginal art at Araluen Arts Centre
• School of Air's outback education stories
• Royal Flying Doctor Service operational history
• Emily and Jessie Gaps sacred sites
• Panoramic views from Anzac Hill
• Air-conditioned coach with tea and light snacks
• Small-group format, all fitness levels welcome

What to expect

You'll spend roughly 45 minutes at each major stop. The tour opens at Araluen, where you can browse contemporary and traditional Indigenous works at your own pace. At the School of Air facility, staff share how teachers reach students across vast properties via radio and internet—expect genuine stories rather than theatre. The Royal Flying Doctor Service museum documents the service's founding and operational rescues with archival photos and artefacts. Emily and Jessie Gaps, narrow watercourse cuttings through red rock, hold deep significance for local Arrernte people; the guide will explain their cultural importance. Anzac Hill's summit offers a 360-degree vista of the town and ranges—worth lingering if the light is good. The pace is measured; no rushing.

Good to know

Wear comfortable walking shoes and sun protection. Gaps involve minor scrambling over rocks. If any attraction closes unexpectedly, the operator substitutes another local site. Infants must sit on an adult's lap. Public transport options exist nearby if you prefer independent travel between stops.