Red Centre Day Tour to Standley Chasm & Simpsons Gap

Explore the rugged landscapes around Alice Springs on a shared coach tour led by an experienced driver-guide. Pair the West MacDonnell Ranges’ cliffs and chasms with stories of the region’s pioneering past.

Itinerary

1. Start with pickup in Alice Springs for the 08:00 departure.
2. Visit the Alice Springs School of the Air Visitor Centre to learn how primary school children on remote Northern Territory properties receive their education.
3. Explore the Telegraph Station, the first European settlement in Alice Springs. Learn how it relayed messages between Darwin and Adelaide for 60 years.
4. Discover Simpsons Gap and Standley Chasm.
5. Take a guided walk through Simpsons Gap in the MacDonnell Ranges, a natural corridor carved over millions of years. Watch for black-footed rock wallabies among the cliffs.
6. Take in views over Alice Springs and the surrounding West MacDonnell Ranges from the top of ANZAC Hill.
7. Return by the included shuttle.

What's Included

• Round-trip transfers from your property in Alice Springs
• Air-conditioned coach transport
• Experienced driver-guide and comprehensive commentary

Meals and drinks are not included.

Important details

• Children aged 0–1 travel free and must be accompanied by a paying adult. Ages 16+ require an adult ticket.
• A Northern Territory Park Pass purchased online before the tour is required. It is not included in the listed price and costs AUD 10 per adult and AUD 5 per child.