Meet members of the local Aboriginal community and learn about their culture through a wide range of historic photographs and exhibits. Learn about traditional sources for food and medicine. At certain times of the year there is the opportunity to sample seasonal bush foods. Following morning tea, learn about Aboriginal life, languages, art, and music and enjoy an Aboriginal dance performance. There is free time in Alice Springs for lunch (own expense).
In the afternoon, tour the sights of ‘The Alice' including the historic Telegraph Station. Visit the Royal Flying Doctor Service and learn how this marvelous facility operates to provide a ‘Mantle of Safety' to the people of the ‘Outback'. Visit the School of the Air where we sometimes are able to listen to the children take lessons on air. At the Alice Springs Reptile Park you will see unique central Australian reptiles, such as the Perentie Lizard and Thorny Devil. Finish the day with panoramic views of Alice Springs and the ranges from the top of Anzac Hill.