About this tour
A 10-hour day tour through Alice Springs and the Red Centre, visiting Aboriginal rock carvings, historic homesteads, film sets, and town landmarks. Suits families, culture seekers, and anyone keen on outback history without strenuous hiking. You'll cover ten stops from morning through afternoon, with tea breaks included and minimal walking required at each site.
Highlights
- Ewaninga Aboriginal Rock Carvings — ancient Indigenous artworks in situ
- Ooraminna Station Homestead — working outback station with historical significance
- Drover's Boy Film Set — on-location movie location still standing
- Red Dune Desert Lookout — panoramic views across red landscape
- Old Ghan Museum, Telegraph Station, School of the Air in one day
- Morning and afternoon tea included at venues like Wild Horse Bar
- Hotel or accommodation pick-up and drop-off from Alice Springs
- Experienced local guide who knows the stories behind each stop
- Suitable for all ages and fitness levels — minimal physical demands
What to expect
You'll be picked up from your accommodation in Alice Springs in the morning and head out to the surrounding Red Centre. The first half of the day focuses on outback and Aboriginal heritage: you'll visit Ewaninga's rock carvings, explore Ooraminna Station and its homestead buildings, see the Drover's Boy film set, and stop at Red Dune Lookout for views and photos. Morning tea is served at one of the stops.
After lunch (not included), you'll return to Alice Springs for the afternoon portion, visiting five town-based attractions — the Old Ghan Museum, School of the Air, Telegraph Station, Royal Flying Doctor Service base, and Anzac Hill. Afternoon tea is provided. The tour wraps up with drop-off back at your accommodation, finishing around day's end.
What travellers say
- Covers both outback heritage and town history in a single day
- Minimal fitness needed — suitable for families and older travellers
- Accommodation pick-up and drop-off removes transport hassle
- Tea breaks and guide commentary included in the package
- Authentic Aboriginal rock carvings and working homestead, not theme parks
- NT Parks Pass ($10) is a separate, mandatory purchase not included
- Lunch not included — you'll need to budget and plan your own meal
- High number of stops may feel rushed for anyone wanting deeper exploration
- Outback driving in a coach; not suited to those wanting solitude or hiking
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
This works well for families with young children, older travellers, or anyone who wants to learn outback and town history without long hikes or high physical demands. All sites are accessible to those with minimal fitness. Note: you'll need to buy an NT Parks Pass (roughly $10) before the tour — this isn't included and is a separate purchase. The itinerary covers a lot of ground, so expect a coach-based tour with frequent short stops rather than deep dives at any single location. Group size varies. Lunch is your own expense. Children aged 2+ are welcome at child rates; under-18s must be with a parent or guardian.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BookNow summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.