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Alice Springs Desert Park

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Open Now: 7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Open today: 7:30 am - 6:00 pm
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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 people of our arid regions within one, extraordinary tourism and conservation facility. Our...more
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Hours Today: 7:30 am - 6:00 pm
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Larapinta Drive | Desert Park Entrance Road, Alice Springs, Northern Territory 0870, Australia
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+61 8 8951 8707
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Loved the story about the lady whom set it up she was a great person but it was so very barren saw some birds but not a lot of plant life.

Date of experience: September 2019
Thank Diane G
Reviewed yesterday via mobile

We stayed in Alice Springs for a week so bought ourselves a yearly entrance so we could come and go as there’s so much to see, observe and experience here. A special place for birdwatchers, or those just interested in wandering and experiencing the many...More

Date of experience: October 2019
Thank NanaG-0112
Reviewed 5 days ago via mobile
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Date of experience: October 2019
Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

If you're looking to learn about the varying habitat types then this is a good place to start. You can wander freely around the different biomes and learn about the plants and wildlife within. Also learn about the local culture of the aboriginal people who...More

Date of experience: September 2019
Thank Sophie A
Reviewed 1 week ago

We visited Desert Park with a group of young adults with an intellectual disability they had a wonderful day out. Lots to do and see special thanks to Jeremy and Greg.

Date of experience: September 2019
Thank Tony N
Reviewed 1 week ago

The staff are a fountain of information. We toured the nocturnal house, walked through the various landscapes, admired the desert flora and watch the 'bird presentation' in the amphitheater. It was a great day! Just remember to keep hydrated as it can be very warm...More

Date of experience: September 2019
Thank patriciabF8495MV
Reviewed 1 week ago

We are on a group tour and visited the park. It was a very informative visit, the park is very well maintained and local guide did an excellent presentation of the basic tools which the aboriginal people manufactured and used for their daily life, digging...More

Date of experience: September 2019
Thank KinPa_1951
Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

The desert park is a great place to visit with 3 desert habitats to explore and plenty of wildlife to see. The introductory video shown every hour is stunning. We went in September and the wildflowers were gorgeous. The nocturnal house is huge and there’s...More

Date of experience: September 2019
Thank HappySalmon74
Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Had a great day walking around looking at all the birds and wildlife, I will never look at a desert in the same way again absolutely best day out!

Date of experience: September 2019
Thank Kate B
Reviewed 3 weeks ago

A must visit destination full of entertainment and discovery with a very professional team. A place to learn so much about the central Australian environment, you will most definitely come out a more informed and entertained person. For us, the highlight apart from the bird...More

Date of experience: August 2019
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461narelled
24 January 2019|
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Response from 420mayam | Reviewed this property |
The show itself is about 1 hour, then there are walks around and kangaroos etc to see if you want.So I would say 2-3 hours.
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LennieCoventry
5 November 2017|
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Response from Molly3636 | Reviewed this property |
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... More
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Ray G
29 August 2017|
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Response from Angelgirl56 | Reviewed this property |
Hi Ray. My husband and I just turned up and purchased our tickets. No problems. With the different shows and talks it lets you know on the timetable where to be at what time if your interested. The first show starts at 8.30... More
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