Plan your visit
Go beyond a typical museum visit. Delve deeper into the fascinating stories of the station and the township with a daily guided tour.
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How to get here?
You can visit the Alice Springs Telegraph Station by car along the Stuart Highway and Herbert Heritage Drive.
Alternatively, the Riverside Path along the Todd River provides either a scenic short walk or cycle along the sealed path.
Opening Hours
8:00 am – 4:00 pm daily
with daily guided tours of the Heritage Precinct at 9:30 am & 11:30 am between March - November
(Closed on Christmas, Boxing Day & New Years Day)
Best time to visit & entry fee
Entry Fees for the Historical Precinct.
Entry fee payable at the Trail Station Café which includes a guided tour.
Opening hours: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm daily with daily guided tours of the Heritage Precinct at 9:30 am & 11:30 am between March - November
Entry fees for the Historical Precinct:
- Adult: $16.10
- Concession: $13
- Under 16: $9.90
- Under 12: $6.75
- Under 6: Free
- Family: $40.55 (2 x adults & 4 x children)
What’s included?
For larger groups please Enquire here
School Excursions
Suitable across all year levels, the Alice Springs Telegraph Station offers an enriching school excursion where students will learn about its pivotal role in connecting Australia to the rest of the world. Our expert guides provide in-depth insights into the station’s history, from early colonial settlement to the Bungalow (Stolen Generation) history of the 1930s. Each excursion is tailored to the specific year level, ensuring a meaningful and educational experience for all students.
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National Park Facilities
The National Park Reserve which surrounds the Alice Springs Telegraph Station is open every day from 8am – 9pm. The shaded lawns make a popular venue for picnics and barbecues. The public facilities available include:
- Information signs
- Drinking water
- Public toilets
- Disabled access
- Picnic tables
- BBQs
- Ranger station – for emergency contact only
Accessibility
There is wheelchair access to precinct (gate) and ramps to most buildings.
Guided tours
Plan your visit to coincide with one of our daily guided tours, which are available between March to November at 9:30am and 11:30am.Â
Our guided tours are included as part of your entry fee and offer you a deeper immersion into the rich history of the Telegraph Station and the surrounding township. Delve into the lives of the early telegraphers and their families, while also exploring the poignant history of the site during the Bungalow era of the 1930s, shedding light on the Stolen Generation narrative.
General FAQ’s
Here are some frequently asked questions about Alice springs Telegraph Station
Is the Telegraph Station part of the National Park?
The Telegraph Station is located within the National Park. Whilst the National Park is free to enter, there is an entry fee to the historic precinct which you pay at the Trail Station Café.
Are the Telegraph Station and National Park opening hours the same?
Where can I pay the entry fee to the historic precinct?
Do you accept cash & card as methods of payment?
Are guided tours included in the entry ticket?
Can I bring my pet?
Do you offer bike hires?
No we don’t, however Red Centre Adventure do, and are located within close proximity to the Telegraph Station (https://www.redcentre.fun/)
Can I host a function or event in the picnic area of the National Park?
What facilities are available at the National Park?
The public facilities available include:
- Information signs
- Drinking water
- Public toilets
- Disabled access
- Picnic tables
- BBQs
- Ranger station – for emergency contact only