Visit: Alice Springs Desert Park, Larapinta Drive Desert Park Entrance Road, Alice Springs, Northern Territory 0870 Australia
Your essential introduction to Central Australian starts with a self guided visit of Alice Springs Desert Park. On arrival, receive a park map and daily program.
Stories are shared through interpretative displays and daily guide presentations, many by Central Australian Aboriginal people. Meticulously re-created desert habitats allow visitors to experience desert life as it really is, every day, at their own pace. Highlights include interactive guide presentations, botanical displays, a free flying bird show and the opportunity to see endangered animals in the Nocturnal House.
Facilities include a café, electric scooters for hire, gift shop and a picnic/BBQ ground. Enjoy an authentic desert experience and discover how deserts are full of life.
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Alice Springs Desert Park General Entry Ticket
4/1/2024 - 3/31/2025
| Monday - Sunday : | 07:30 AM - 06:00 PM |
3 to 8 hours(approx.)
Wheelchair and prams available to hire
Wheelchair accessible
Animal encounters available for additional fee
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 1 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : Y8019MVcarolines
Loved it .... i did almost all the tours that are included in your general entry ticket... I arrived at 9am and left about 3 or 4pm... The first tour was amazing - the guide was actually from Kentucky but she had spent a lot of time with aboriginal people and knew a lot about Bush food. It was so informative and interesting. We were just a small group - 5 of us, and i learnt so much. The next tour was in the amphitheatre watching the birds - quite interesting, then an aboriginal lady taught us about preparing of seeds, and weapons and tools that they use in the bush.. so interesting. The atmosphere in the park is great.. a little hard to work out where each meeting point is for the next tour, but then i'm hopeless with maps. Had lunch in the cafe which was pleasant but average food.. certainly better than some cafes in Alice.
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Posted On : 2024-05-17
Posted By : Margar550
This was an excellent way to get up close and personal with the desert wild life and also gain a good understanding of the ecology of the area.
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Posted On : 2024-04-30
Posted By : Reslimpan
Very interesting and educational visit. Some emus, dingoes, kangaroos and plenty of birds around the park. There is also a nocturnal house which was great. However, the greatest is the program on different subjects presented by the park’s rangers.
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Posted On : 2024-04-17
Posted By : BarbBQ10
I visited the Desert Park as part of the off train experience on The Ghan. The park is well laid out and the rangers are extremely knowledgeable and friendly. You learn a lot about the animals and plants, including about bush food and medicine. The highlight for me though was the birds of prey display/demo. It was exceptional – incredible raptor birds for the most part but the interaction was a real experience. The ranger who took the show was funny and entertaining and full of great information on each bird. I could not recommend this show more highly. I also loved the nocturnal area. To be able to see these animals in as natural as surrounding as possible indoors and for them to go about their life without knowledge of you was awesome. To get to see a bilby bopping around was the highlight, and on the Eater weekend. If you get the chance to be in Alice, do yourself a favour and visit the Desert Park. Remember your hat and water though as it can get warm.
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Posted On : 2024-03-31
Posted By : Guide43585069603
Very nice nocturnal tour.
On the day also a lot to explore.
Staff very friendly.
The animals are kept in a species-appropriate manner.
Another highlight was the explanation of Aboriginal Life and Culture.
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Posted On : 2024-02-04
Posted By : anastasia_hiker
Larapinta Trail Trek Support recommended I visit the Alice Springs Desert Park before my Larapinta Trail hike. I'm so glad I did because I learnt so much about about the arid environment of the West Macdonnell area. This is an amazing Park, worth visiting.
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Posted On : 2023-12-14
Posted By : H5152PVrobertd
I spent a morning at the Alice Springs Desert Park. It features the animals that live in the desert in the Red Centre. There are three sections to explore on an easy walking path. Two highlights were the free flight demonstration and the keeper talks. It was nice to see the variety of animals found in the desert.
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Posted On : 2023-11-03
Posted By : 981genevievec
You can visit the part at your own pace but you can also take advantage of the demonstrations organised on site by the staff. We attended a bird show where we learned about different types of desert birds. The keepers have some way domesticated the animals that come in when being called and attracted by a food reward. Everything is done in very safe conditions.
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Posted On : 2023-10-17
Posted By : salomeap846
A beautiful place to spend the day if u love birds and reptiles. Love the Thorny Devils and the Bird show. would recommend to go early!
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Posted On : 2023-10-02
Posted By : michellemZ3054TX
The park is set amongst natural grounds. Plenty of birds, some aviaries are walk through. The birds seem used to people so you are able to get up quite close. Great signage and information. Awesome nocturnal house, really big and well set out. Entertaining and informative bird show. Tip: sit towards the back and the birds will fly from one side to the other, just missing your head. Paths are dirt, flat and easy to walk. Apart from birds, we also saw kangaroos, emus, dingos. Staff very friendly and helpful.
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Posted On : 2023-09-30
