Updating Map... About Alice Springs Telegraph Station Historical Reserve
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The Telegraph Station is a great place to learn about the history of Alice & its surrounds. All the buildings are well maintained & the guide was helpful & informative. Lovely grounds attached for family picnics & events. Some great walks ranging from easy to...More
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We walked to the Telegraph Station from Alice Springs which was an easy walk along a track that is also used by bikes. This place is a look back into the early history of Alice Springs and the setting up of the telegraph station. We...More
Were curious about the place so we decided to make a stop at the old Telegraph Station while in Alice Springs. Many people were enjoying picnics and children were playing in the big neat grassy park. We continued walking towards the back of the historical...More
My husband and I were on a guided tour of Australia and this was included in the tour. We spent may an hour there. There was a talk by an informative guide and then we were given time to look around the building.
Normally the weather is cool at this time of year, but we had a little temperature spike over the weekend. Glad you enjoyed the visit!
Visited here as part of our trip on The Ghan. We were bussed to the Telegraph Station and on arrival were met by the staff from the train serving nibbles and a variety of sparkling and stiil wines and beer. We wandered around the grounds...More
Thanks for the review! We take pride in our Ghan passenger dinner events and we're glad you enjoyed the experience.
This is nature at is wildest and it's best however be ready for the flies...... we have so many good memories from here
Thanks for the review Bob. The Telegraph Station and its surrounds are definitely a great showcase of Australia's inland flora and fauna. We have fly nets for sale if you don't come prepared!
We got a taxi here and spent an hour or so looking around after a pleasant lunch sitting outside the visitor center/shop/cafe. This appears to be a small operation but is very well-run and informative.
Only 4 km north of Alice Springs town centre lies the 1872 Telegraph Station. The Station is home to 2 historic events; it is the original site of the first European settlement in Central Australia, and the centre-piece of the 3200km Overland Telegraph Line that...More
Thank you for the in-depth review of our site. This really was where it all began in terms of European settlement in Central Australia, and telegraphy was definitely on par with the internet in terms of its signficance to the people of the 19th century...More
Really interesting. Took a tour, we were the only two people on it. Dan was an excellent guide and bought the property to life.
Thanks for coming along. I enjoy showcasing the site for people and I appreciate your review.
Picked the right day to visit. Apart from the history and magnificent buildings,there was a damper cooking demonstration and tasting, a variety of food stalls and the town band to listen to and enjoy. Very informative and a great day.
