Alice Springs Desert

Alice Springs Desert Park

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Alice Springs Desert Park is an inspiring portrayal of Australia’s central desert environment that effortlessly blends the plants, birds, animals and …

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4.5/5 · 2,105 reviews
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May 4, 2024
A terrific representation of the central Australian habitats and their species. Easy walking paths snake through the park, and the place is alive with birds and insects (not in the enclosures). The f…Full review by Andrew P
Mar 27, 2024
Some interesting exhibits featuring many bird varieties, lizards, dingoes and more. Map provided but easy to find your way around. Had higher expectations for the "Bird Show" which started at 10.30 a…Full review by Peter C
Nov 22, 2023
Fabulous outdoor bird show featuring magnificent prey birds. Jeremy was a fantastic guide with very knowledgeable information about Alice Springs, it’s culture and wildlife.Full review by N3927EFdawns
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A microcosm of Central Australian Desert system, the Alice Springs Desert Park is a premier environmental education facility. Spra…
cityseeker.com
The Alice Springs Desert Park is an environmental education facility in Alice Springs in the Northern Territory of Australia. It is site…
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Facts

Opened:March 1997
Located:Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia
Owner:Parks and Wildlife Commission of the Northern Territory
Annual visitors:68,300 (2017)

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Approximately how many hours should I allocate to see everything?
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I believe that you need at least 3-4 hours at the park to see everything with leisure. Don't miss the bird show - it think it's at 10 am.
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I like my feet to be comfortable and in solid footwear. Is it worth wearing sturdy walking shoes/boots on the trails, or is this …
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I like my feet to be comfortable and in solid footwear. Is it worth wearing sturdy walking shoes/boots on the trails, or is this over the top? Are most of the walkways paved or natural?
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You could actually just wear thongs as the paths are well maintained but it would be wiser to wear closed in shoes, just a light pair of runners or similar... Mostly I recommend the …
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You could actually just wear thongs as the paths are well maintained but it would be wiser to wear closed in shoes, just a light pair of runners or similar... Mostly I recommend the closed in shoe, just in case you encounter any slithery critters and to keep your feet less dusty... If doing the night tour, definately wear closed in decent shoes..
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Why can I book online for only one traveller (your website booking page)? My husband and I want to go together...
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Hello Ray G. My wife and I just paid on arrival and there were no problems. The only suggestion I would make is when you get there book early for the Wedgetail Eagle experience. It is …
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Hello Ray G. My wife and I just paid on arrival and there were no problems. The only suggestion I would make is when you get there book early for the Wedgetail Eagle experience. It is popular and fills up quickly. We also found all the talks and shows by the staff to be great. We had a very enjoyable and informative day.
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