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Alice Springs School of the Air Guided Tour Ticket

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Alice Springs, Australia
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30 to 60 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Let our tour guide take you on a virtual journey around "World's Largest Classroom" covering an area of 1.3 million square. Watch a film on the history of School of the Air, experience a live or pre-recorded lesson as it is broadcast from our studios here in Alice Springs.

A trip to the Alice Springs School of the Air Visitor Centre will bring to life an integral and unique facet of the children’s lives in the Australian Outback. You will hear their stories of school from afar, life on the land, and share in their dreams, achievements, and journeys.

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  • Local guide

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    Alice Springs School Of The Air Visitor Centre
    80 Head Street,, Alice Springs, Braitling, Northern Territory 0870, Australia

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    Alice Springs School Of The Air Visitor Centre

    Visit Alice Springs School of the Air Visitor Centre at 80 Head Street, Braitling, Alice Springs.Our knowledgeable tour guides will take you on a journey from the beginning of School of the Air in 1951 through to the modern day where radios transmitted lessons have become internet based virtual classrooms for our students spread throughout the Northern Territory and beyond. Watch a short historic film and view a live or pre-recorded lesson from one of our five broadcasting studios before perusing our memorabilia and our gift shop. Allow 45 minutes to 1 hour for your visit.
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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • No health restrictions
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Alice Springs School of the Air Guided Tour Ticket?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (ACST). Read more Apr 2025

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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-63158P1

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    What's Included

    Activity name

    • GST (Goods and Services Tax)
    • All activities
    • Local guide

    Additional Info

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • No health restrictions
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Children must be accompanied by an adult
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers

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