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Nocturnal Tour

Things get a bit wild around here at night!

Step inside a large predator-proof enclosure for an evening of adventure and discovery. Join an expert guide to spotlight endangered animals including bilby, echidna and mala.

Tour details

Meet your expert guide in the Alice Springs Desert Park Courtyard and receive your own specialised head torch before starting the Nocturnal Tour. Your guide will lead you to the Mulga Walk, a large predator-proof enclosure located in the foothills of the MacDonnell Ranges. Join your guide in small groups as you walk through a rich desert habitat full of life. Stopping to spotlight endangered animals of Central Australia showcasing their natural behaviours. Get up close to animals including bilby, echidna and mala.

Tours depart:

  • Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 7.30pm (April to October)
  • Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 8:00pm (November to March).

Approximately 45 minutes.

Download the Nocturnal Tour flyer PDF (1.4 MB)

New Pricing from 1 April 2024 - Download the  Nocturnal Tour flyer 2024 to 2025 PDF (2.6 MB)

Bookings are essential: call 08 8951 8788.

Nocturnal Tour - valid to 31 March 2024 Cost
Adult $32.00
Child (under 5)Free
Child (5-16 years) $16.00
Student/concession $22.00
Australian seniors card $25.00
Family saver 1 - 1 adult and up to 2 children (5-16 years) $56.00
Family saver 2 - 2 adults and 1 child (5-16 years) $70.00
Family saver 3 - 2 adults and up to 4 children (5-16 years) $111.00

Day and night pass

Combine the Nocturnal Tour with a day entry ticket to make the most of your experience. Both experiences are to be used within 7 days of purchase.

Purchase your day and night pass on arrival at the Desert Park or call 08 8951 8788.

Day and night pass, entry to the Desert Park and Nocturnal Tour - valid to 31 March 2024
(only available when booking direct with the Desert Park)
 
Adult $60.00
Child (under 5) Free
Child (5-16 years) $30.00
Student/concession $42.00
Australian seniors card $48.50
Family saver 1 - 1 adults and up to 2 children (5-16 years) $103.00
Family saver 2 - 2 adults and 1 child (5-16 years) $135.00
Family saver 3 - 2 adults and up to 4 children (5-16 years) $184.00

Terms and conditions

  1. Participants are responsible for assessing their own risk, the safety of themselves and their guests and the suitability of any equipment used.
  2. Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear for the Nocturnal Tour.
  3. Management reserves the right to cancel the Nocturnal Tour for safety reasons at any time.
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