Duration:
3days
Visit one of Central Australia’s best kept secrets, Immerse yourself in stunning scenery and a diverse mix of arid habitats. Newhaven is a renowned birdwatching destination, and is a hotspot for Central Australian wildlife.
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This tour requires a minimum of 5 participants to run. Pickups from accommodation locations in Alice Springs begin from 7am, returning to Alice Springs at approx. 5pm 2 Days later.
What is it ?
- Newhaven Wildlife Sanctuary is one of Australia’s largest non-government protected wildlife areas covering almost 262,000 hectares, offering spectacular scenery and a diverse mix of arid habitats.
- The sanctuary is a renowned bird watching destination, showcasing 172 species of birds, and is an amazing hotspot for other Central Australian flora & fauna.
- An open itinerary allows guests to walk and or be transported to view the various sights at their own pace.
- Immerse yourself within the extensive landscape of sand dunes and salt lakes overlooked by dramatic quartzite ranges, protecting areas of mulga woodlands, spinifex sandplains, bloodwood and desert oak.
- Sleep under a star lit sky at a quality campground with provided facilities.
What’s included ?
- Camping equipment supplied including but not limited to 2&4 person tents, swags, camp mattresses, chairs & tables.
- 3 Meals per day based on your groups customised dietary requirements. Fresh fruit and water available through the entirety of the trip.
- Nature Talk with expert wildlife specialist.
- Guided walk into endangered species enclosure
- Map of Newhaven Wildlife Sanctuary – Walks and
- Open Itinerary whilst in the sanctuary. (Ability to walk or be freely transferred to whichever walk / site takes your fancy)
- Views of Mt Zeil, Mt Wedge, Mt Sondor and Hasst’s Bluff (Close viewing subject to weather conditions during tour).
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I bring my family?
Yes, absolutley! We encourage you to bring all your family and friends and see the sights of our amazing town. All travelers under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian who will be resposible for their care.
- How fit do I have to be?
This tour involves some minor lengths of walking through each location, plus the ability to be able to get on and off our bus. Its suitable for most people, even those with some mobility imparements.
- How many people are on each tour?
The tour requires a minimum of 5 people to run, with a maximum capacity of 46 people per tour. You will travel in one of our comfortable air-conditioned buses.
- What should I bring on the tour
- Proof of booking (can include the e-version delivered to your email)
- Water bottle (atleast 1 litre), bottled water will also be provided
- Strong, non-slip and comfortable walking shoes
- Hat (wide-brimmed is best), Sunglasses and sunscreen
- A flynet is recommended during the summer months
- Casual and comfortable clothing (cool, light clothing is best in summer and warm clothing for winter)
- Binoculars if you have them.
- An of course your camera to get many selfies with…
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I was nervous when I arrived because I hadn't booked but I still got safely to my hotel. The coach was comfortable and clean.
The after service was also amazing! I look forward to my next trip where I have time to do some sightseeing.
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alicesilver-asp, Operations / Reservations Manager at Alice Silver Passenger Services, responded to this review - 2025-09-09
Thank you for the Kind review. We love welcoming new visitors to our lovley red cnetre and making sure their journey is safe and comfortable, we look forward to seeing you again in the future.
Cheers,
Jason
Amanda
08 Sep 2025
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S6925EQkaren
03 Sep 2025
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Mark
12 Aug 2025
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r0byny0rk
10 Aug 2025
You accommodated us on a day trip that we didn't planned to do to see some beautiful sites in Alice Spring. You also gave us a transport to town to spent sometime in a pub and picked us up back to our hotel.
And of course our transfer from our hotel to the airport went smoothly.
Thank you very much to our host/driver David, and to Jason for arranging all our bookings.
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Ramon
09 Aug 2025
Absolutely fantastic, from A (planning) to Z (implementation).
Very friendly, helpful, flexible and understanding staff.
You can create your own itinerary based on your personal needs and preferences, change the basic plan short-termed if required, and the bus with electronic ramp for the wheelchair is just perfect.
Thank you so very much for providing us with some amazing days which we always will remember with utmost pleasure !
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André
08 Aug 2025
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08 Feb 2025
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07 Feb 2025
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05 Feb 2025
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04 Feb 2025
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danielcecere1
24 Jan 2025
January 2025
Appreciate for providing such a great service in this remote state. And also fare is so reasonable. Very helpful service .
Thank you so much for that.
Written 9 January 2025
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