Top Northern Territory Arts & Design

Acclaimed artist Bruce Munro was so inspired by Ayers Rock (Uluru) that he created the Field of Light, an illuminated installation that channels the spiritual energy Munro felt during a visit the Australia’s Red Desert. Observe the radiant display and watch a magical sunrise at Ayers Rock (Uluru) on this tour, which includes hotel pickup and drop-off. As you watch the sun rise majestically over the iconic Australian landmark, you’ll enjoy tea and coffee in the observation area and listen to commentary from your guide.

Visit the original Royal Flying Doctor Service Alice Springs working base that commenced in 1939. Have a look at the wide variety of historic radios including a Traeger Pedal Radio and learn what it was like to communicate before telephones were invented. There is a large display of historic medical equipment that would have been used on the RFDS flights of the past. See the evolution of aeroplanes used by RFDS with a range of model aeroplanes to take you through each decade. Relive the true experience of a patient and see what its like to fly with RFDS Pilot with our RFDS virtual reality Walk through the museum and meet Alf Traeger and Nurse Kathy through interactive technology. Learn about the history and the activities of the RFDS’s pilots, engineers, doctors and nurses, and the experiences of the patients that are cared for each day.

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) provides medical services by plane to Australia’s most remote outback areas. With this ticket, visit the RFDS tourist facility in Darwin to learn more about the work of the RFDS team and hear heroic rescue stories, as well as discover stories about the World War II Bombing of Darwin. Enjoy interactive exhibits including a VR presentation and explore inside an RFDS aircraft.

Join us for a half day tour of the art centers and galleries in Mparntwe Alice Springs. If you’ve been thinking about buying Aboriginal art but don’t know where to start, let our guide help to reassure you and educate you about the art centers, history of Aboriginal art, and its relationship to country and culture. Alice Springs has the most art galleries per capita of anywhere in Australia, so where better to explore the Aboriginal art scene? Our town is vibrant with art, and we are passionate about opening up access to some of the off the beaten track art centers that visitors to the Red Centre might otherwise miss – benefiting both art centers and travelers. We will start our tour with a coffee and a briefing about Aboriginal art and culture We work closely with art centers, ensuring our visits take place at appropriate times. Art Tours of Australia and our tour guides never take a commission on art sales.

Discover the educational innovations of the Alice Springs School of the Air on a guided tour that lasts about one hour. Learn how lessons are provided to students in remote locations across Central Australia, starting in 1951 with radio broadcasts, and now using internet technology. Watch a short film about the school’s history, and observe a live lesson as part of your visit.

Enjoy a private, all-inclusive and extended version of our popular scheduled tour for lunch or dinner. Explore a wide range of tasty exotic delicacies that are unique to Outback Australia. Your knowledgeable, experienced local guide takes you on an easy walking tour to 3 award-winning restaurants in 5 hours. Try over 12 gourmet tastes that may include Aboriginal bush foods and regional delicacies like crocodile, kangaroo, prawns, gold band snapper, exotic tropical fruits and vegetables, native spices and more. Dietary options are available. There’s a complimentary welcome drink of beer, wine, or spirits at the first restaurant, and standard soft drinks are included throughout. Learn about Darwin's multicultural history, Aboriginal culture, WWII bombing, architecture, horticulture and more. We also showcase Darwin’s fabulous, award-winning street art, much of it with futuristic augmented reality. And there’s lots to eat—we’ll fill you up, finishing with a tasty tropical dessert.

The only Darwin City Day Tour that covers the 3 most popular museums, Botanical Gardens and an insight to see how the locals live. A well-seasoned guide with extensive Northern Territory knowledge of the history, culture, art, and quirky stories of the region. Deb is known as a career Tour Guide and will look after your every need. Enjoy the sights of Darwin, lunch, and all admission fees - an iconic Darwin day! With a maximum of 4 people, this is a fun informative day where you can have a chat with your conversational experienced guide and perhaps make some new friends along the way! All you need to do is turn up, your full day is arranged and can be altered to your requirements if needed. If you are on a cruise ship, we will ensure you are returned to your cruise ship on time.