Tours & experiences

Hand-picked tours across Northern Territory

Our team has been pulling together the best small-group tours, day trips and multi-day adventures around Northern Territory for years. Mick reads the traveller reviews before any tour earns a spot on this page — if a tour's a dud, it doesn't get listed.

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Simpsons Gap Sunset: Watercolour Painting Class
★ 5.0 (12)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Simpsons Gap Sunset: Watercolour Painting Class

Paint the MacDonnell Ranges as they shift through gold and crimson at Simpsons Gap, just outside Alice Springs. This four-hour workshop teaches watercolour fundamentals through guided exercises that build confidence without demanding prior experience. You'll work outdoors with real landscapes unfolding before you, using provided materials and transport included. Ideal for anyone wanting to capture light and colour rather than perfect technique.

4 hoursfrom AUD $175
West and East MacDonnell Ranges Full Day Tour- Small Group
★ 5.0 (9)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

West and East MacDonnell Ranges Full Day Tour- Small Group

A 10.5-hour loop through Central Australia's red ranges, starting with Alice Springs landmarks before heading west into dramatic gorges and gaps, then east to Emily and Jessie. Small-group tour covers Anzac Hill, Flynn's grave, Simpsons Gap, Standley Chasm, the School of Air, and finishes with sunset views if you've got energy left. Includes air-conditioned travel, water, snacks, and a knowledgeable guide.

10h 30mfrom AUD $269
Historical Alice Tour
★ 5.0 (7)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

Historical Alice Tour

This 4.5-hour guided tour traces Alice Springs from its frontier origins through to its present-day character as the outback's nerve centre. Beginning with accommodation pickup, you'll visit key historical landmarks that shaped Mparntwe (the Arrernte name) and understand how the town evolved from its early Stuart settlement days. Your guide unpacks the stories behind the buildings and sites that anchored development across the red centre, with afternoon tea included and all entry fees covered.

4h 30mfrom AUD $189
Airport Shuttle - Accommodation to Airport
★ 5.0 (5)
✈️ Transfers
Australia

Airport Shuttle - Accommodation to Airport

Direct shuttle from your Alice Springs digs to the airport, timed to sync with your flight departure. The air-conditioned vehicle picks you up from your accommodation and gets you to the terminal with buffer time to check in without rushing. Journey runs between 10 minutes to an hour depending on your location.

10 min – 1 hourfrom AUD $23
Royal Flying Doctor Service Alice Springs Tourist Facility
★ 5.0 (4)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

Royal Flying Doctor Service Alice Springs Tourist Facility

Step into the working headquarters of the Royal Flying Doctor Service in Alice Springs, operational since 1939. This museum traces the organisation's evolution through restored aircraft, vintage communication gear, and medical instruments that kept remote Australia connected. Interactive displays and VR experiences let you shadow pilots and nurses across the Outback's vast distances, understanding how the RFDS transformed emergency care in isolated regions.

10 min – 1h 30mfrom AUD $24
West MacDonnell Ranges Tour from Alice Springs
★ 5.0 (2)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

West MacDonnell Ranges Tour from Alice Springs

A full-day exploration of the West MacDonnell Ranges west of Alice Springs, covering roughly 100 km of Central Australia's red-rock country. You'll walk through gorges and waterholes, visit sites of Aboriginal significance, spot rock wallabies and other native fauna, and swim in natural pools. The 10.5-hour itinerary includes three to four kilometres of guided walking tailored to your fitness, lunch, and transport in an air-conditioned vehicle led by a knowledgeable local driver.

10h 30mfrom AUD $192
Art Centre Tour in Alice Springs
★ 5.0 (2)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

Art Centre Tour in Alice Springs

Explore Alice Springs' concentrated gallery scene with a knowledgeable guide who unpacks Aboriginal art history, cultural significance, and the relationship between artworks and country. Over two to four hours, you'll visit lesser-known art centres that most visitors overlook, learning how to approach acquiring pieces with confidence. The town punches well above its weight for galleries per capita, making it an ideal base for understanding contemporary and traditional Aboriginal practice.

2 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $85
4 Day Tour in Red Centre Alice Spring to West MacDonnell
★ 5.0 (1)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

4 Day Tour in Red Centre Alice Spring to West MacDonnell

Four days exploring Australia's Red Centre by 4WD, from Alice Springs through Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park to the West MacDonnell Ranges. Travel deep into remote desert country to witness Uluru's sunset transformation, learn Anangu stories at the cultural centre, trek past sacred waterholes and hidden gorges, and tackle the Kings Canyon rim walk. Camp under stars in bush swags, guided by experienced drivers who know the back routes few tourists reach.

4 daysfrom AUD $1380
Uluru Overnight Escape from Alice Springs
★ 5.0 (1)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Uluru Overnight Escape from Alice Springs

This two-day expedition from Alice Springs takes you deep into Australia's red centre, where you'll witness Uluru and Kata Tjuta from multiple vantage points whilst learning about the cultural significance of these ancient rock formations. You'll spend the night at Ayers Rock Resort, catching the famous sunset over Uluru with sparkling wine and nibbles, then exploring sacred sites and gorges the following morning. An accredited guide leads throughout, handling logistics so you can focus on the landscape and its stories.

2 daysfrom AUD $2092
Alice Springs, Uluru Ayers Rock & Kings Canyon 8 Days Touring Package
★ 5.0 (1)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Alice Springs, Uluru Ayers Rock & Kings Canyon 8 Days Touring Package

Eight days exploring Australia's Red Centre, based in Alice Springs with guided expeditions to three iconic landmarks. Stay in mid-range hotels across the region, travel by comfortable coach, and witness Uluru at sunrise, dine beneath desert stars at Kata Tjuta, and hike the rim of Kings Canyon. Between the main attractions, discover Alice Springs' colonial history through museum visits and local heritage sites, with downtime to wander the town independently. All transport, accommodation and most meals included.

8 daysfrom AUD $4542
West MacDonnell Ranges & Standley Chasm Day Trip from Alice Springs
★ 4.9 (70)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

West MacDonnell Ranges & Standley Chasm Day Trip from Alice Springs

This 10-hour loop through the West MacDonnell Ranges introduces four striking gorges and waterholes west of Alice Springs. Begin at Simpsons Gap, where red walls frame a permanent waterhole and you might spot wallabies or goannas. Push deeper to Standley Chasm—a narrow 80-metre-high slot where light transforms the rust-coloured rocks. Cool off at Ellery Creek Bighole's natural pool, then finish at Ormiston Gorge's towering cliffs. Three to four kilometres of guided walking, morning tea, and picnic lunch included.

10 hoursfrom AUD $220
Alice Springs Desert Park Nocturnal Tour
★ 4.9 (45)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Alice Springs Desert Park Nocturnal Tour

Venture into the Red Centre's nocturnal landscape on a guided spotlighting walk through Alice Springs Desert Park. Over one hour, you'll track rarely seen desert creatures under darkness alongside a knowledgeable local guide. This small-group experience reveals the animals, plants and cultural heritage that define the arid interior, offering chances to observe species most active when daylight fades.

1 hourfrom AUD $42
Alice Springs School of the Air Guided Tour Ticket
★ 4.8 (68)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

Alice Springs School of the Air Guided Tour Ticket

Step into Australia's most remote classroom at the Alice Springs School of the Air Visitor Centre. This 30–60 minute guided tour reveals how students across 1.3 million square kilometres learn via radio and digital broadcasts from the heart of the Outback. Watch archived lessons, hear from your guide about station kids' daily routines, and discover the stories of families living far from conventional schools.

30 min – 1 hourfrom AUD $17
Alice Springs Desert Park General Entry Ticket
★ 4.8 (152)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Alice Springs Desert Park General Entry Ticket

Walk through Alice Springs Desert Park to explore the Red Centre's ecosystems, wildlife and Indigenous connections across three to eight hours. The park weaves together arid-zone plants, creatures and people into a single sprawling space that reveals what actually thrives in Australia's interior. A guide leads you through exhibits that shift your sense of what deserts can sustain—most visitors find far more life here than they expected.

3 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $40
West MacDonnell Ranges Full Day Tour -Small Group
★ 4.8 (21)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

West MacDonnell Ranges Full Day Tour -Small Group

This 10-hour West MacDonnell Ranges tour sweeps you through the red-rock heartland west of Alice Springs, linking ten significant gorges, gaps and lookouts in a single loop. Travel with a small group in air-conditioned comfort, stopping to walk through Simpsons Gap, swim in Ormiston Gorge's natural pools, and absorb views from Mount Sonder. While you explore Ormiston on foot or in the water, the guides prepare a bush-cooked meal—kangaroo and lamb—served fresh when you return.

10 hoursfrom AUD $250
Early Morning Ballooning in Alice Springs
★ 4.8 (432)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

Early Morning Ballooning in Alice Springs

Launch into the red desert before sunrise on a hot air balloon flight over Alice Springs' sprawling outback. You'll ascend as light breaks across the landscape, drift silently above spinifex and stone, and scan for wildlife from above. After landing, toast the experience with sparkling wine and fresh fruit whilst the crew packs the balloon. Hotel transfers bookend the 4-hour outing, which comes in 30- or 60-minute flight options.

4 hoursfrom AUD $386
Uluru, Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon Camping Safari from Alice Springs
★ 4.8 (181)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Uluru, Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon Camping Safari from Alice Springs

Three days exploring Australia's Red Centre from Alice Springs, taking in Uluru at dawn and dusk, navigating the boulder-strewn landscape of Kata Tjuta, and tackling Kings Canyon's signature trails. Experienced guides unlock the landscape's cultural layers whilst you sleep under stars and eat around the campfire. Moderate fitness required; transport links available nearby.

3 daysfrom AUD $995
3 Day Red Centre Kata Tjuta Kings Canyon Outback ex.Alice Springs
★ 4.8 (77)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

3 Day Red Centre Kata Tjuta Kings Canyon Outback ex.Alice Springs

Explore the Red Centre's most iconic landmarks across three days, departing from Alice Springs. This small-group adventure takes you through Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park—a UNESCO World Heritage site—visiting Uluru, Kings Canyon, Valley of the Winds, and Walpa Gorge. Sleep under the stars at exclusive outback campsites in either safari tents or traditional swags, guided by an accredited driver who shares deep knowledge of the region's geology, wildlife and cultural significance. All meals and park entry included.

3 daysfrom AUD $796
3-Day Uluru Kata Tjuta Kings Canyon Outback Safari ex. Ayers Rock
★ 4.8 (32)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

3-Day Uluru Kata Tjuta Kings Canyon Outback Safari ex. Ayers Rock

Explore Australia's Red Centre over three days with guided walks through Uluru, Kings Canyon, and Kata Tjuta. This small-group safari camps at remote outback sites, where you'll walk up to 8 km daily through World Heritage landscapes shaped by ancient geology and Indigenous culture. Sleep under canvas in either shared safari tents or traditional swags, with all meals prepared communally. An accredited guide shares local knowledge and hidden corners most visitors miss. Tour concludes in Alice Springs or Uluru.

3 daysfrom AUD $796
4 Day Uluru Kings Canyon West MacDonnell NP from Alice Springs
★ 4.8 (63)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

4 Day Uluru Kings Canyon West MacDonnell NP from Alice Springs

Four days traversing Australia's Red Centre, moving between Uluru, Kings Canyon, Kata Tjuta and the West MacDonnell Ranges. You'll walk gorges, swim in waterholes and camp under stars at permanent outback sites near each location. An accredited guide navigates you through UNESCO-listed landscapes—ancient rock formations, ochre cliffs, hidden creeks—with all meals cooked communally at camp. The pace is physical: expect up to 12 kilometres of daily walking and genuine outback conditions. Departs and returns to Alice Springs.

4 daysfrom AUD $1144
4 Day Uluru Kata Tjuta Kings Canyon West MacDonnell ex.Ayers Rock
★ 4.8 (33)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

4 Day Uluru Kata Tjuta Kings Canyon West MacDonnell ex.Ayers Rock

Traverse the Red Centre's geological heartland over four days, exploring Uluru, Kata Tjuta, Kings Canyon and West MacDonnell Ranges from a series of remote campsites. An expert guide unpacks the landscape's layered stories—Aboriginal significance, ancient rock formations, rare wildlife—whilst you traverse walking trails suited to your fitness. Sleep under stars in safari tents or traditional swags, share meal prep with fellow travellers, and travel via 4x4 to reach places most visitors never see. The journey starts in Alice Springs or Yulara and concludes in Alice Springs.

4 daysfrom AUD $1144
West MacDonnell Ranges Half day Tour -Small Group
★ 4.7 (117)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

West MacDonnell Ranges Half day Tour -Small Group

Explore the rugged West MacDonnell Ranges in a half-day loop from Alice Springs, visiting four distinct gorges and a pioneering grave site. This small-group tour (max 11 people) takes you through red-earth outback country with stops at Anzac Hill, John Flynn's Historical Reserve, Simpsons Gap, Standley Chasm, and Honeymoon Gap. An air-conditioned vehicle and knowledgeable local guide handle the driving while you absorb the geology and desert ecology that shaped central Australia.

4h 20mfrom AUD $149
West MacDonnell Ranges Day Trip from Alice Springs
★ 4.7 (366)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

West MacDonnell Ranges Day Trip from Alice Springs

Drive deep into the West MacDonnell Ranges west of Alice Springs on a 10-hour loop through Australia's red centre. You'll navigate four distinct gorges and waterholes, stopping to walk alongside ochre cliffs and swim in natural pools (seasonal). The landscape shifts from narrow canyon walls to open red earth, with a guide explaining the country's geology and Indigenous significance. Morning tea and lunch included, plus air-conditioned transport and hotel pickup.

10 hoursfrom AUD $254
Small Group Uluru Sunset Viewing Tour
★ 4.7 (172)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Small Group Uluru Sunset Viewing Tour

Watch Uluru transform as the sun dips below the horizon on this two-hour viewing tour near Alice Springs. You'll settle into a prime spot with unobstructed sightlines while the monolith shifts through shades of orange, red and purple. A small group of no more than 11 means genuine breathing room and genuine quiet. Hotel pickup, a glass of sparkling wine and light snacks round things out.

2 hoursfrom AUD $115
2 Day Uluru Red Centre Rock Tour from Alice Springs to Yulara
★ 4.6 (13)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

2 Day Uluru Red Centre Rock Tour from Alice Springs to Yulara

A two-day small-group expedition through Australia's Red Centre, based from Alice Springs to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park near Yulara. You'll explore two of the continent's most striking geological formations with a local guide, camp under the stars in permanent safari tents or traditional swags, and walk through Aboriginal cultural sites and rock art galleries. Meals, park entry, and guided bush walks across roughly 5km of terrain are included, giving you direct access to one of the world's most remote and spiritually significant landscapes.

2 daysfrom AUD $612
Alice Springs to Uluru (Ayers Rock) Coach Transfer
★ 4.6 (40)
✈️ Transfers
Australia

Alice Springs to Uluru (Ayers Rock) Coach Transfer

Emu Run Experience operates a direct coach service between Alice Springs and Uluru Resort over six hours. Depart your accommodation early morning (7am winter, 8am summer) and arrive by early afternoon. The air-conditioned coach includes a toilet and driver commentary throughout the Red Centre crossing. A scheduled stop at Erldunda Roadhouse allows you to grab supplies, though meals aren't provided.

6 hoursfrom AUD $264
Alice Springs Highlights & Nature Escape Day Tour
★ 4.6 (124)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Alice Springs Highlights & Nature Escape Day Tour

Spend seven hours exploring Central Australia's geological landmarks and colonial history west of Alice Springs. You'll walk through Simpson's Gap to spot rock wallabies, navigate the narrow sandstone corridor of Standley Chasm, visit the School of the Air radio classroom, and tour the Telegraph Station—the site of European settlement in the Red Centre. Hotel pickups included; travel by air-conditioned coach with a knowledgeable guide.

7 hoursfrom AUD $189
1 Day Alice Explorer
★ 4.6 (81)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

1 Day Alice Explorer

This 10-hour circuit of Alice Springs and the Red Centre introduces you to the region's layered story—from ancient Aboriginal rock art to colonial outback stations and the twentieth-century infrastructure that kept the interior connected. You'll cover the Ewaninga carvings, working homestead, film locations, and the town's key landmarks, with morning and afternoon breaks built in. Minimal walking, maximum breadth.

10 hoursfrom AUD $346
Alice Springs to Uluru One Day Tour Private Charter Service
Australia

Alice Springs to Uluru One Day Tour Private Charter Service

18 hoursfrom AUD $4680
Alice Springs Red Centre Uluru Kings Canyon 3 Day Camping Tour
Australia

Alice Springs Red Centre Uluru Kings Canyon 3 Day Camping Tour

3 daysfrom AUD $866
Alice Springs to West Mac Half-Day Private Charter Tour
Australia

Alice Springs to West Mac Half-Day Private Charter Tour

4h 30mfrom AUD $680
Alice Springs- Uluru/ Uluru - Alice Springs Private Transfers
Australia

Alice Springs- Uluru/ Uluru - Alice Springs Private Transfers

6 hoursfrom AUD $1750
Alice Springs to Ross River Resort: A Self-Guided Outback Drive
Australia

Alice Springs to Ross River Resort: A Self-Guided Outback Drive

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $14
Alice Springs to Uluru Private Charter Two-Day Tour
Australia

Alice Springs to Uluru Private Charter Two-Day Tour

2 daysfrom AUD $4880
4 Day 3 Night Outback Escape from Alice Springs
Australia

4 Day 3 Night Outback Escape from Alice Springs

4 daysfrom AUD $5206
7-Day Guided Tour of Alice Springs with Accommodation Included
Australia

7-Day Guided Tour of Alice Springs with Accommodation Included

7 daysfrom AUD $2499
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