Nocturnal Tour
Who doesn’t love wearing a red
head lamp to spotlight rare and
endangered animals?
Example of Tour
Step inside Mulga Walk, a large
predator-proof enclosure at the
base of the MacDonnell Ranges
for an evening of adventure and
discovery.
Join an expert guide in small
groups to spotlight endangered
animals no longer found in in the
wild.
Plus enjoy coffee and cake with
our expert team to see how the
Desert Park is making a change
in conservation and helping
endangered species.
What will you see?
Highlights
 Rare and endangered animals
found in Central Australian deserts
such as bilby and mala
 Individual head lamps provided for
the tour
 Predator-proof enclosure for
breeding programs
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Coffee and cake with the experts to
learn about the animals (only
available on the Nocturnal Tour)
 Small group touring
 Fully guided experience
 Suited to late arrivals into Alice
Springs and early departure with
limited time
 Exclusive area separate
to the day experience
 Suitable to combine with afternoon
Desert Park experience
Our Guides
Each tour is guided by an expert
guide and zookeeper. To ensure
optimum viewing and an intimate
experience, tours operate with
one staff member per 15 people.
Alice Springs Desert Park ● Larapinta Drive, Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia
T: (08) 8951 8788 ● F: (08) 8951 8720 ● [email protected] ● www.alicespringsdesertpark.com.au
Nocturnal Tour
Nocturnal Tour
Fully guided spotlighting tour,
plus enjoy delicious coffee &
cake with expert guides while
discovering the stories of Central
Australian animals under threat.
Inclusions
 Total one and a half hour
guided experience including
a spotlighting tour in Mulga
Walk, an exclusive area not
available to the public during
the day.
 See rare and endangered
animals.
 Includes head torch for each
person.
 Nocturnal Tour includes tea,
coffee, milo, water and cake.
 Question time with the expert
team.
Departure
 FIT - Monday to Friday
 Groups – Seven days a week
 Depart year round at 7.30pm
GROUP PRODUCT ONLY
Nocturnal Express
Limited with time, enjoy a one
hour express tour. Price on
application.
Inclusions
 One hour spotlighting tour in
Mulga Walk, an exclusive
area not available to the
public during the day.
 See rare and endangered
animals.
 Includes head torch.
 Cameras are welcome but no
flash photography please.
Departure
 FIT - Monday to Friday
 Groups – Seven days a week
 7.30pm - Winter (March – November)
 8.00pm - Summer (Dec –Feb)
Alice Springs Desert Park ● Larapinta Drive, Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia
T: (08) 8951 8788 ● F: (08) 8951 8720 ● [email protected] ● www.alicespringsdesertpark.com.au
Nocturnal Tour
GROUP PRODUCT ONLY
Nocturnal Tour
and Dinner
Deserts are not dry and barron
they are full of life ready for you
to explore. Join expert guides to
hear the stories of the desert
before enjoying a two course
meal. After dinner, step inside
Mulga Walk and spotlight
endangered species with expert
guides.
Inclusions
 Total three hour guided
experience
including
a
spotlighting tour in Mulga
Walk, an exclusive area not
available to the public during
the day.
 See rare and endangered
animals.
 Includes head torch for each
person.
 Exclusive guide presentation
on interconnecting stories of
people, plants and animals of
the desert.
 Two
course
buffet
with
beverages (soft drink, juice
and
tea/coffee)
in
an
outdoor setting.
 Question time with the expert
team.
Departure
 Monday to Friday
 Year
round
departs
at
6.30pm,
alternative
times
available on request.
Capacity
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FIT departures - minimum of 5
and maximum 30 people
Group departures - Minimum
of 10 & maximum 45 people.
Conditions
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Tour not recommended for
children 4 years and under.
At parent’s discretion for
children 4 years & under –
FOC.
FIT guests should arrive 5-10
minutes and groups 15
minutes
prior
to
tour
departure times.
Wear sturdy walking shoes;
bring water and insect
repellent (optional).
Cameras are welcome but
no flash photography.
Tour subject to cancellation/
alteration due to weather
conditions.
Minimum of 14 days’ notice
required for groups and one
hour notice for FIT bookings.
Alice Springs Desert Park
reserves the right to alter the
tour at their discretion.
Cancellation Policy
Alice Springs Desert Park reserves
the right to charge a cancellation
fee for services if bookings are
cancelled with less than 7 days’
notice
prior
to
the
event.
Cancellation fees are as follows:
 6 days’ notice 25% of the cost of
the service.
 2-5 days’ notice 50% of the cost
of the service.
 Less than 24 hours’ notice 100%
of the cost of the service.
Alice Springs Desert Park ● Larapinta Drive, Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia
T: (08) 8951 8788 ● F: (08) 8951 8720 ● [email protected] ● www.alicespringsdesertpark.com.au
Nocturnal Tour
FIT Rates
Nocturnal Tour
Gross
Adult
Child (5-15 years)
$44.00
$28.00
Valid 1 April 2015 – 31 March 2016.
Group Rates
Nocturnal Tour & Dinner
Gross
Adult
Child (5-15 years)
$116.00
$95.00
Nocturnal Tour
Gross
Adult
Child (5-15 years)
$44.00
$28.00
Nocturnal Express
Gross
Adult
Child (5-15 years)
$30.00
$15.00
Valid 1 April 2015 – 31 March 2016.
Alice Springs Desert Park ● Larapinta Drive, Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia
T: (08) 8951 8788 ● F: (08) 8951 8720 ● [email protected] ● www.alicespringsdesertpark.com.au