Adelaide House Museum

Adelaide House was the first medical facility in Central Australia when it opened back in 1926 with only two nurses. It was designed by Reverend John Flynn of Royal Flying Doctor Service. Remaining the only medical centre in this area until 1939, the building today displays items of local history, and the pedal radio Flynn and Traeger used back then.

• Web:

  aumuseums.com/nt/northern-territory/adelaide-house-museum

• E-mail:

  adelaidehouse@bigpond.com

• Address:

  48 Todd Street, Alice Springs

• Phone:

  +61 8 895 218 56

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Fri 10am–4pm, Sat 10am–noon, closed December to March

Alice Springs Desert Park

This park is a great introduction to the plants, desert habitat and animals of the area, and you will definitely need a full day to explore it all. Also, learn more about Aboriginal culture, and do not miss the free staff talks, the birds of prey display or the hourly film. Check the park's website for tour and feeding schedule.

• Web:

  www.alicespringsdesertpark.com.au

• E-mail:

  asdp@nt.gov.au

• Address:

  Larapinta Drive, Alice Springs

• Phone:

  +61 8 895 187 88

• Opening hours:

  Daily 7:30am–6pm

Alice Springs Memorial Cemetery

Close to Araluen Arts Centre, this memorial cemetery holds the gravestones of historical Australian persons such as the Aboriginal painter Albert Namatjira and the anthropologist Olive Pink. Head here for breathing in some historical air.

• Web:

  licesprings.nt.gov.au/community/residents-info/cemeteries

• Address:

  General Cemetery, Alice Springs

Alice Springs Reptile Centre

This centre houses one of the largest reptile collection in the area, with snakes, lizards and turtles, and they also organise amazing and informative crocodile and python shows, offering a whole new and up-close look on these peculiar creatures. Suitable for all ages, and it provides fun and education for the whole family.

• Web:

  www.reptilecentre.com.au

• E-mail:

  enquiries@reptilecentre.com.au

• Address:

  9 Stuart Terrace, Alice Springs

• Phone:

  +61 8 895 289 00

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Sat 9:30am–5pm

• More info:

  Shows take place at 11am, 1pm & 3:30pm.

Alice Springs Telegraph Station

Step back into the pioneering age and the birthplace of Alice Springs, by vising this historical reserve displaying the story of the connection of Australia to the rest of the world. The beautifully restored buildings will inform you about the telegraph's history and its huge importance for the town, as well as about the impact of the war years, and the stolen generation as well.

• Web:

  www.alicespringstelegraphstation.com.au

• E-mail:

  trailstation@outbackgroupnt.com.au

• Address:

  Herbert Heritage Dr, Alice Springs

• Phone:

  +61 8 895 239 93

• More info:

  Guided Tours daily at 9:30 am and 11:30 am (April to November). The museum has a cafe.

Anzac Hill

For a fantastic first glimpse of Alice, you should wander up to this war memorial from where you can also savour in the city's beautiful surroundings. This viewpoint is best visited at sunrise or at sunset, so start or finish your day right by heading up here. This monuments is dedicated to the ANZACS (Australian and New Zealand Army Corps) of World War I. Dawn services are held each year on ANZAC day, April 25th.

• Web:

  www.northernterritory.com/alice-springs-and-surrounds/see-and-do/anzac-hill

• Address:

  Anzac Hill, Alice Springs

• More info:

  Enjoy the popular Lions Walk — a 15 minute hike from the base of the hill on Wills Terrace