Sights - Alice Springs There are several places in Alice Springs that are worth a visit. Trace the history of the first telegraph station in the red centre or find out for yourself whether the ‘Flying Doctors’ have anything to do with the Royal Flying Doctor Service or not.
Besides that, Alice Springs is located centrally and a good place to set off for exploration of the bush and the desert. There are several nature parks nearby. This is also the area where you’ll find the famous Ayers Rock.
Telegraph Station Historical Reserve This is the place just outside Alice Springs where the first telegraph station was built (not in the least because of the continual water-supply by the springs). Later, the telegraph station was moved to the town. You can pay a visit to the former station, located at a ten miles’ distance from Alice Springs. The surroundings lend themselves admirably to the purpose of exploring the outback.
Olive Pink Botanic Garden The purpose of this botanical garden, founded by Miss Olive Muriel Pink, is to increase the awareness of the importance of Australia’s flora. Address: Tuncks Road, Tel: 08 89522154
School of Air This school provides an educational service for about 150 kids in Central Australia. Besides formal education, they are taught all sorts of practicalities concerned with living in the country side.
The Spencer & Gillen Museum Nice collection of natural history geology and Aboriginal culture.
