Touring Information and Ideas
For a wide range of suggestions and tips on visiting the Northern
Territory see the NT governments site at http://ntholidays.com.au
To find out about the Nothern Territory's excellent network of national
parks visit http://www.nt.gov.au/ipe/pwcnt/
Some links to travel information for the Northern Territory are
given below.
Alice Springs | Uluru
| Darwin | Car Hire | Specials for
ESAM06 Delegates
| Attractions In and
Around Alice Springs |
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| Name |
Activities | Cost |
Contact Details |
| Aboriginal Art & Culture
Centre |
Showcases local Arrente culture,
historic photos and exhibits. |
free |
125 Todd Street Alice Springs NT 0870 Phone: +61 (0)8 8952 3408 Web: aboriginalart.com.au |
| Alice Springs Cultural Precinct |
Regional natural history
gallery, art galleries, aviation museum, memorial cemetery. |
$9 |
Corner of Larapinta Drive and
Memorial Avenue Alice Springs NT 0870 Phone: +61 (0)8 8951 1120 Web: ascp.com.au |
| Alice Springs Desert Park |
Showcases regional habitats.
Learn about central Australia's flora and fauna. Special transfer and park entry rates are available for ESAM06 delegates - click here for details. |
Larapinta Drive Alice Springs NT 0870 Phone: +61 (0)8 8951 8788 Fax: +61 (0)8 8951 8720 Email: asdp@nt.gov.au Web: alicespringsdesertpark.com.au |
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| Alice Springs Reptile Centre |
Largest display of native
reptiles in Northern Territory daily reptile demonstrations and handling sessions. |
$9 |
9 Stuart Terrace Alice Springs NT 0870 Phone: +61 (0)8 8952 8900 Web: reptilecentre.com.au |
| Alice Springs School of the Air |
Educational facility for
children living in remote areas, open to visitors. |
$4 |
80 Head Street Alice Springs NT 0870 Phone: +61 (0)8 8951 6834 Web: assoa.nt.edu.au |
| Alice Springs Telegraph Station |
Showcases the early history of
Alice Springs. |
$7 |
Tood River Walk Alice Springs NT 0870 Phone: +61 (0)8 8952 3993 |
| Frontier Camel Farm |
Daily camel rides |
$6 |
Ross Highway Alice Springs NT 0870 Phone: +61 (0)8 8953 0444 Web: cameltours.com.au |
| Museum of Central Australia |
Showcases the evolution of the
flora and fauna of central Australia. |
$9 |
Corner of Larapinta Drive &
Memorial Avenue Alice Springs NT 0870 Phone: +61 (0)8 8951 1121 |
| Old Timers' Traeger Museum |
Pioneering museum showcasing
early life in the Northern Territory. |
$2 |
Lot 446 South Stuart Highway Alice Springs NT 0870 Phone: +61 (0)8 8952 2844 |
| Olive Pink Botanic Garden |
Native plants of Alice Springs
area, with views to Alice Springs and the MacDonnell Ranges. |
donation |
Trunks Road Alice Springs NT 0870 Phone: +61 (0)8 8952 2154 Web: opbg.com.au |
| Red Centre Dreaming Dinner and
Show |
Three-course dinner and
Aboriginal dance performances and demonstrations. |
$92 |
Heavitree Gap Outback Lodge Palm Circuit Alice Springs NT 0870 Freecall: 1800 089 616 Web: auroraresorts.com.au |
| Royal Flying Doctor Service
Visitors' Centre |
Working base of the Royal Flying
Doctor Service, includes a museum of the RFDS and their work. |
small admission fee |
Stuart Terrace Alice Springs NT 0870 Phone: +61 (0)8 8952 1129 Web: flyingdoctor.net/central |
| Stuart Town Gaol |
Oldest building, and first
masonry building in the Alice Springs area. |
$3 |
Parsons Street Alice Springs NT 0870 Phone: +61 (0)8 8952 4516 |
| Alice Springs Touring |
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| Company Name |
Activities |
Cost |
Contact Details |
| Aboriginal Dreamtime and Bush
Tucker Tour |
Tour of surrounding area of
Alice Springs which offers the opportunity to meet local Aboriginal
people, learn about their culture, and sample some bush tucker. |
$82 |
Phone: +61 (0)8 8955 5095 Web: rstours.com.au |
| Alice Wanderer | "Hop on, hop off" town tours Alice Springs Desert Park visits Half day trips to Standley Chasm Half day trips to Simpsons Gap Full day trips to West MacDonnell Ranges Day tours of Santa Teresa Aboriginal Community |
$38 $68 $58 $58 $95 $130 |
Phone: +61 (0)8 8952 2111 Fax: +61 (0)8 8952 2977 Email: info@alicewanderer.com.au Web: alicewanderer.com.au |
| Camel Tours |
Scenic camel rides, breakfast or
dinner rides available. |
check with operator |
Phone: +61 (0)8 8953 0444 Email: info@cameltours.com.au Web: cameltours.com.au |
| Camel Tracks |
One hour scenic camel ride Half day camel ride Sunset rides also available |
$35 $80 |
2/1259 Jane Road Alice Springs NT 0870 Phone: +61 (0)416 170 164 Web: cameltracks.com |
| Emu Run Tours | Kings Canyon day trip Palm Valley & Hermannsburg 4WD day trip West MacDonnell Ranges East MacDonnell Ranges Rainbow Valley sunset BBQ tour |
$185 $99 $99 $99 $89 |
Phone: +61 (0)7 4194 1955 Freecall: 1800 815 378 Web: emurun.com.au |
| Foot Falcon Walking Tours |
Two hour-long walking tour of
Alice Springs, encompassing its history and culture. |
$40 |
Phone: +61 (0)427 569 531 Email: f.falcon@bigpond.net.au Web: footfalcon.com |
| Harley Champagne Sunset Tour |
Ride to Honeymoon Gap to watch
sunset over MacDonnell Ranges. |
$185 |
Phone: +61 (0)8 8955 5797 Freecall: 1800 555 797 Email: asptour@ozemail.com.au Web: aliceharley.com.au |
| High on the Hog Motorcycle Adventures | Mystery Harley day tour | $150 | Phone: +61 (0)8 8953 4755 Fax: +61 (0)8 8953 4755 Email: info@centraloz.com Web: centraloz.com |
| Iris Tours Australia | Palm Valley 4WD safari (day tour) | $115 | Phone: +61 (0)2 9585 2146 Fax: +61 (0)2 9580 7256 Email: enquiries@iristours.com.au |
| NT Luxury Day Tours |
Palm Valley sunset tour, snacks
included |
$100 |
Phone: +61 (0)8 8952 7751 Email: info@ntluxurydaytours.com.au Web: ntluxurydaytours.com.au |
| Outback Ballooning |
30minute balloon flight: view
native scnenery, champagne breakfast and hotel transfers included. |
$220 + insurance fee |
Phone: +61 (0)8 8952 8723 Freecall: 1800 809 790 Email: sales@outbackballooning.com.au Web: outbackballooning.com.au |
| The Outback Experience | Chambers Pillar Rainbow Valley
tour East MacDonnell Ranges tour |
$148 $130 |
Phone: +61 (0)8 8953 2666 Fax: +61 (0)8 8953 2313 Email: 4wdtours@outbackexperience.com.au Web: outbackexperience.com.au |
| A Town Like Alice Tour |
Guided tour of Alice Springs,
including stops at School of the Air, Royal Flying Doctor Service,
Reptile Centre, Telegraph Station, and Anzac Hill. |
$62 |
Phone: +61 (0)8 8952 1700 |
| Tours to Uluru (from Alice
Springs) |
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| Company Name |
Activities |
Cost |
Contact Detail |
| AAT Kings |
Two day Uluru tour |
$515 |
Phone: +61 (0)8 8952 1700 |
| Adventure Tours Australia |
Five day red centre 4WD safari Six day Alice Springs to Darwin camping adventure |
$695 $755 |
Phone: +61 (0)8 8309 2277 Email: res@adventuretours.com.au Web: adventuretours.com.au |
| Alice Springs Holidays |
3 day Uluru tour |
check with operator |
Phone: +61 (0)8 8953 1411 Freecall: 1800 801 401 Email: res@alicespringsholidays.com.au |
| AP Touring |
Two day Uluru/Kata Tjuta tour |
$525 |
Phone: +61 (0)8 8984 2900 Freecall: 1800 891 121 Email: nt@aptouring.com.au |
| Austour |
Two day Uluru/KataTjuta tour |
$510 |
Phone: +61 (0)3 9770 2145 Email: res@austour.com.au Web: austour.com.au |
| Emu Run Tours |
Uluru/Kata Tjuta day trip Uluru/Kings Canyon/Kata Tjuta 2 day tour |
$195 $390 |
Phone: +61 (0)7 4194 1955 Freecall: 1800 815 378 Web: emurun.com.au |
| Iris Tours Australia |
Alice
Springs-Kings Canyon, Uluru, 4 day overland adventure |
$330 |
Phone: +61 (0)2 9585 2146 Fax: +61 (0)2 9580 7256 Email: enquiries@iristours.com.au |
| Red Centre Transfers |
Transfer from
Alice Springs to Uluru Resort via Kings Canyon (transfer only) Uluru/Kata Tjuta daytrip |
$110 $190 |
Phone: +61 (0)3 9770 2145 Email: res@austour.com.au Web: austour.com.au |
| The Wild Way |
Three day backpacker camping
tour of Uluru/Kata Tjuta |
$345 |
Phone: +61 (0)8 8953 7045 or 1300 720 777 Email: info@wildway.com.au Web: wildway.com.au |
| Top End Tours (from
Darwin) |
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| Company Name |
Activities |
Cost |
Contact Details |
| AAT Kings |
Darwin day tour Jumping crocodiles day tour Litchfield National Park day tour Kakadu National Park day tour Kakadu National Park and scenic flight day tour Two day Kakadu National Park and East Alligator River tour Two day Kakadu National Park and Arnhem land tour Three day Kakadu and Litchfield National Parks tour Three day Kakadu National Park and Arnhem land tour Three day Kakadu National Park and Katherine Gorge tour Three day Kakadu National Park and Twin Falls tour Four day Kakadu National Park and Arnhem land tour Four day tropical top end tour |
$54 $80 $99 $160 $325 $345 $420 $500 $510 $570 $525 $630 $700 |
Phone: +61 (0)8 8923 6555 Web: aatkings.com |
| Adventure Tours Australia | Two day Kakadu
safari camping trip |
$350 + park entry
fees |
Phone: +61 (0)8 8309 2277 Email: res@adventuretours.com.au Web: adventuretours.com.au |
| AP Touring |
Kakadu National
Park day tour Kakadu National Park and Arnhem Land day tour Katherine Gorge, Edith Falls day tour Litchfield National Park day tour Two day Kakadu National Park tour Three day Kakadu National Park and Arnhem Land tour Three day Kakadu and Litchfield National Parks tour Three day Kakadu National Park and Katherine tour Three day Kakadu National Park, Jim Jim and Twin Falls tour |
$160 $160 $155 $99 $390 $670 $590 $630 $620 |
Phone: +61 (0)8 8984 2900 Freecall: 1800 891 121 Email: nt@aptouring.com.au |
| Car Hire |
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| Budget |
Budget offers special rates for
ESAM06 delegates. Please quote BCD081203 when making a booking. |
Vary. Contact Budget for rates. |
Freecall: 1300 362 848 Online bookings: budget.com.au |
| Specials for ESAM06
Delegates |
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| Alice Springs Desert Park
Transfers are offering special disocunted park entry rates to
conference delegates. Rates include park entry as well as bus transfers
between Alice Springs and the Desert Park. Adults - $28 Students - $22 Please book directly with Desert Park Transfers. When booking, please quote the code DPTCF, to ensure you receive the delegates' rate. |
Phone: +61 (0)8 8952 4667 Web: desertparktransfers.com.au |
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Social activites and sightseeing events
are not endorsed by the Econometric Society or the organisers of
ESAM06. Delegates are encouraged to purchase appropriate travel
insurance should they wish to go sightseeing during their visit to the
Northern Territory. The Society and organisers of ESAM06 do not endorse
the contents of the websites or any of the tour operators listed on
this page.
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