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Top 8 cultural & heritage things to do in Alice Springs

Heritage walks, museum days, temple complexes, and the kind of guides who explain why a place matters rather than reciting dates. The cultural side of Alice Springs, paced for actual seeing.

  1. 4 Day 3 Night Outback Escape from Alice Springs, Alice Springs1

    1. 4 Day 3 Night Outback Escape from Alice Springs

    · 4 days

    A Relaxed Four-Day Journey Through Iconic Landscapes and Ancient Cultures This adventure starts and ends in Alice Springs. Take a relaxed journey to the heart of Australia and experience its wondrous highlights with this four-day experience. The extended length of this trip gives you the opportunity to immerse yourself in the remote Australian outdoors. Take in stunning views of heritage-listed sites and witness ancient cultural practices. Enjoy drinks and canapes as the sun goes down and tick the coveted Uluru sunset experience off your list. You will travel with a friendly, professional and accredited tour guide on this once-in-a-lifetime adventure through the heart of Australia.

  2. Historical Alice Tour, Alice Springs2

    2. Historical Alice Tour

    5.0· 7 reviews· 4.5 hours

    Immerse yourself into the history of Mparntwe (pronounced m’barn-twa), the Arrernte name of Alice Springs. Learn how it came to be the central hub of the Australian outback by visiting the historical sites that played a big part in the evolution of a town originally called Stuart and its progression to what Alice Springs is today.

  3. West MacDonnell Ranges National Park Tour from Alice Springs, Alice Springs3

    3. West MacDonnell Ranges National Park Tour from Alice Springs

    5.0· 3 reviews· 10.5 hours

    Experience the wild beauty of the West MacDonnell Ranges on a full-day adventure through Central Australia’s most stunning landscapes. Discover sacred Aboriginal sites, spot native wildlife, and cool off in crystal-clear waterholes. Visit Simpsons Gap, home to rock wallabies, and walk through the glowing red walls of Standley Chasm. Enjoy a refreshing swim and picnic at Ellery Creek Big Hole, then explore the colourful Ochre Pits, rich in cultural history. Finish the day at the breathtaking Ormiston Gorge, a haven for nature and epic views. With a perfect blend of nature, culture, and wildlife, this tour offers a truly unforgettable Outback experience.

  1. 3 Day Red Centre Kata Tjuta Kings Canyon Outback ex.Alice Springs, Alice Springs4

    4. 3 Day Red Centre Kata Tjuta Kings Canyon Outback ex.Alice Springs

    4.8· 77 reviews· 3 days

    An incredible way to see a snapshot of some of the best of the Red Centre across three days, this small group adventure showcases the beauty of Uluru, Kings Canyon, Valley of the Winds or Walpa Gorge and Kata Tjuta. Added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1987 when the international community recognised its spectacular geological formations, rare plants and animals, and outstanding natural beauty, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park is an area to behold. Joined by your expert guide you will discover incredible secrets of the Red Centre with commentary, stories and hidden gems that really bring this place to life. We provide two different sleeping arrangements at our exclusive private campsites, with twin safari tents, or you can try out a traditional swag experience. (canvas-covered bedroll) This tour will start in Alice Springs. This tour ends in either Alice Springs or Uluru/Ayers Rock/Yulara, depending on shuttle availability and confirm your drop-off location when booking.

  2. 4 Day Uluru Kings Canyon West MacDonnell NP from Alice Springs, Alice Springs5

    5. 4 Day Uluru Kings Canyon West MacDonnell NP from Alice Springs

    4.8· 66 reviews· 4 days

    Four days, exploring four iconic locations (Uluru, Kings Canyon, Kata Tjuta and Tjoritja West MacDonnell Ranges) all wrapped up in one tour. This small group adventure encompasses the very best the Red Centre has to offer. There is a very good reason why Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park is included on the UNESCO World Heritage List.  In 1987, the international community recognized the park's spectacular geological formations, rare plants, and exceptional natural beauty. A few of the highlights include exploring Ormiston Gorge, Ochre Pits and Ellery Creek Big Hole, hiking through the Valley of the Winds or Walpa Gorge, and exploring Mutitjulu Waterhole, Kuniya Piti, and Kantju Gorge. We provide two different sleeping options at our permanent campsites, with twin share safari tents, or you can try out a traditional swag experience. (canvas-covered bedroll) This tour starts and finishes in Alice Springs only, please advise us of your accommodation at the time of booking.

  3. Red Centre Journey Tour, Alice Springs6

    6. Red Centre Journey Tour

    4.7· 3 reviews· 4.3 hours

    A Relaxed Morning Exploring the Hidden Charms of Central Australia Explore Central Australia with the Red Centre Journey Tour, a relaxing morning adventure. Discover the ancient Ewaninga Aboriginal Rock Carvings, experience outback charm at Ooraminna Station Homestead, and step into the classic Australian landscape of the Drover’s Boy Film Set. Relive history at the Old Ghan Museum and enjoy stunning views from the Red Dune Desert Lookout. This tour offers a comfortable and enriching experience for all. Please note that you will need to purchase an NT Parks Pass prior to travel date.

  4. 2 Day Uluru Red Centre Rock Tour from Alice Springs to Yulara, Alice Springs7

    7. 2 Day Uluru Red Centre Rock Tour from Alice Springs to Yulara

    4.6· 14 reviews· 2 days

    Embark on a thrilling small group adventure, offering an unforgettable introduction to the captivating Red Centre. Over the course of two days, immerse yourself in the natural wonders of two iconic locations, Uluru and Kata Tjuta, thoughtfully combined into one extraordinary tour. As you journey through the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1987, your expert local guide will share insightful commentary, intriguing stories, and hidden gems, breathing life into the Red Centre's secrets. We have comfortable twin permanent safari tents providing a little more comfort, privacy, and security, or you can try out a traditional swag experience (canvas-covered bedroll).

  5. Alice Springs to Ayers Rock (Uluru) One Way Shuttle, Alice Springs8

    8. Alice Springs to Ayers Rock (Uluru) One Way Shuttle

    4.6· 158 reviews

    Travel by coach on this one way transfer from Alice Springs to Uluru (Ayers Rock). Learn more about the flora and fauna as well as the natural and geological history of this classic Northern Territory desert scenery as you pass outback stations. Stop to take photos of Mount Conner, the third monolith of Central Australia.

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