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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When booking we were told if flight is delayed we will monitor and wait for your arrival.
Well guess what..when we came to the pick up point outside the terminal it was deserted, no bus let alone driver to be seen.
I called their printed mobile number and guess what again, cannot take your call at the moment.
I asked a person nearby and he told me, the bus had left about half an hour ago.
We had just half hour left to get to Thrifty downtown to pick up my hire car before they close for the day.
I enquired at Thrifty office inside the terminal for help, they were happy..ish to give us a lift to Thrifty downtown and save the day for us. Soo koodos to Thrifty Alice Springs airport and thank you very much for the lift.
I called the bus office a second time and this time boss answered, he was not too impressed..well needless to say we were much much more less impressed.
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Philip
22 Aug 2026
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HLA
19 Aug 2026
We've engaged Alice Silver to do our trail transport, food drops and gear retrieval for our end-to-end Larapinta hike in May. Also used their very convenient airport shuttle. We were given great package deal and the company patiently dealt with our changes (someone dropped out, then we had an extra person, then we needed extra box, etc.). All drivers we met were fantastic people and overall we had very positive experience, we would recommend this business to others, particularly to Larapinta hikers.
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Owner Response - 2026-06-22
Hi Anna,Great to hear everything went well for you and your companions, It was a pleasure to assist you (even with all the changes) we got there in the end. We look forward to maybe seeing you again in the future and thankyou very much for the positive feedback.CheersJason StrayOperations Manager
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Anna
16 Jun 2026
Very friendly staff alway greet you with a smile
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Owner Response - 2026-04-29
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear our team made you and your team feel welcome — we believe a warm smile goes a long way. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience!
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Khristian
03 Apr 2026
Great service, very friendly, always on time.
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Owner Response - 2026-04-27
Hi Lynda, Thank you very much for your review, we will endeavour to keep to that standard. We hope to see you again soon.CheersJason
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Lynda
03 Apr 2026
Fabulous friendly service with a smile and humour from driver Steven.
You will be driven promptly to your Alice Springs destination.
Look for the pavement sign board just out side the airport terminal doors.
Price affordable compared to a taxi.
Pay with cash or card.
You will be driven promptly to your Alice Springs destination.
Look for the pavement sign board just out side the airport terminal doors.
Price affordable compared to a taxi.
Pay with cash or card.
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Owner Response - 2025-11-19
G'day T,Thanks for the kind words, Steven is certainly a character. We aim to be a more convenient option for travellers to and from the airport and by your review it seems we have fit that bill. We wish you the best for the future and hope to see you again soon.
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T
15 Nov 2025
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
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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
Flew in to Alice for a 11 day hiking trip. John was an absolute legend throughout the entire trip. Across the week and a bit, John put up with our entire group, always with a smile. Joined in with our games while we hiked or sat around the campfire in a cow paddock, shared countless stories about himself and his life and listened to all our stories. Shout out to John for giving us excellent services and being a cracker of a mate. Made our trip for Gold Duke Of Ed absolutely memorable. Thanks John Absolute Top Dog.
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Owner Response - 1970-01-01
Yes Erik, the Eastern MacDonnell Ranges are definitely worth seeing and so underrated…VIC is a great staff member with incredible knowledge.Thank you for your review!! Happy travels!! 😊🙏✅👌
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Ben
13 Jul 2025
Very professional. Well priced airport transfers.
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Owner Response - 1970-01-01
Yes, we were experiencing a ‘world of pain’ that day with computer glitches and a staff member that had a family emergency. These things happen and we do our best to swing into action and resolve any issues. Thank you so much for your valuable feedback!! 😊🙏👌
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Michal
30 May 2025
Jasons so friendly and helpful I was a bit scared but I’ve been dying to see Uluru for ages! Great service :) Thank you
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Owner Response - 1970-01-01
G'day Eliza, We're all to happy to help here at Alice Silver, I hope your stay in Central Australia is a pleasent one and you make many memories to take home with you.
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Eliza
28 Apr 2025
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May
08 Feb 2025
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GaganSapian
07 Feb 2025
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sanelisotogara
05 Feb 2025
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William
04 Feb 2025
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danielcecere1
24 Jan 2025
Very poor service with external contractors.
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Owner Response - 1970-01-01
Hi The North Store Blossoms,I'm not sure what you mean by external contractors we are a 100% Locally owned established business and we hire our own staff and do not outsource. If you could please get in contact with us about your experience and we can discuss the matter with you and come up with some resolution if indeed you have reviewed us fairly.
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The
23 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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MaheshaRandeniya
17 Jan 2025
Ein hervorragender Shuttleservice zwischen Flughafen und Innenstadt. Preislich nicht ganz günstig mit 20 AUD für ein One-Way-Ticket, jedoch wesentlich billiger als Taxis. Die Abholzeiten werden zuverlässig eingehalten, das Personal ist sehr freundlich. Man kann direkt am Flughafen natürlich auch ohne Reservierung mitfahren.
Es gibt in Australien wesentlich größere Airports, die keinen Shuttle-Service anbieten. Schon allein aus diesem Grund eine absolute Empfehlung wert.
Es gibt in Australien wesentlich größere Airports, die keinen Shuttle-Service anbieten. Schon allein aus diesem Grund eine absolute Empfehlung wert.
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Owner Response - 1970-01-01
Hi The North Store Blossoms,I'm not sure what you mean by external contractors we are a 100% Locally owned established business and we hire our own staff and do not outsource. If you could please get in contact with us about your experience and we can discuss the matter with you and come up with some resolution if indeed you have reviewed us fairly.
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Martin
14 Nov 2024
Convenient and affordable transfer from AS airport to hotel and vice versa. Easy to book online if you want to prebook.
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Owner Response - 1970-01-01
Thank you JC, it was lovely to meet you & get you to the airport on time.Congratulations on your graduation & best wishes for the future!! 😊👌✈️🙏✅
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Michaela
13 Nov 2024
Great service. Friendly service. Helpful service. Nice people, nice bus & waiting for me with a/c on. Even made last minute changes for my mistake when booking. Highly recommend
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Owner Response - 1970-01-01
G’day Grant, We’re glad to hear you were satisfied with the service you received. We are all too happy to assist people where we can. We look forward to serving you again.
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Grant
01 Nov 2024
Great service. Friendly service. Helpful service. Nice people, nice bus & waiting for me with a/c on. Even made last minute changes for my mistake when booking. Highly recommend
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Owner Response - 2025-06-29
G’day Grant, We’re glad to hear you were satisfied with the service you received. We are all too happy to assist people where we can. We look forward to serving you again.
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Grant
01 Nov 2024
Fantastic service from the airport to your accommodation or vice versa. Friendly staff and very reasonably priced. Easy to book online in advance or you can purchase a ticket on arrival.
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Owner Response - 1970-01-01
Sometimes things don’t go to plan, but we endeavour to do everything we can to make your travel experience as enjoyable as possible. Thank you and happy travels!! 😊👌
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Annette
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