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

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

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


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)

 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)


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



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



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




DISCLAIMER

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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