Itineraries · Uluru & Red Centre

Alice Springs on foot: the hill, Todd Mall and the Flying Doctor

Walk · Uluru & Red Centre. About 2.5 km on foot, 4 stops.

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Alice Springs on foot: the hill, Todd Mall and the Flying Doctor
Duration
about 2.5 km on foot (≈ 3 h 54 min: moving and stop time only)
Who it suits
With kids
Transport
walk
Start
Anzac Hill
Finish
Olive Pink Botanic Garden
Pace
relaxed pace
Best time
morning or after 16:00; Sunday mornings bring the Todd Mall market
Budget per adult
the walk is free; the RFDS museum charges entryPrices as of: October 2026

Getting there

Alice Springs Airport is 15 km from town. The Alice Springs Airport Shuttle costs A$23 one way, A$44 return, A$10 for a child under 16; book ahead. Taxis are 13cabs and Alice Springs Taxis, and Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz and Thrifty hire cars at the terminal.

Stops in order

The text version of the route: stops, time at each and the legs between them. Times are estimates, without queues, traffic or swims.

  1. 1. Anzac Hill~20 min at the stop

    A memorial on the hill at the north edge of town. From the top you see the whole town and the MacDonnell Ranges.

    Tip: The climb is short, but come early or at sunset: there is no shade at the top.

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    ↓ walk · 12 min · 0.8 km

  2. 2. Todd Mall~45 min at the stop

    The pedestrian main street, lined with Aboriginal art galleries and cafes. From March to December a Sunday market runs here 9:00–13:00.

    Tip: The market does not run every Sunday, so check dates with Todd Mall Markets.

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    ↓ walk · 12 min · 0.8 km

  3. 3. RFDS Alice Springs Tourist Facility~1 h 15 min at the stop

    The Royal Flying Doctor Service museum at 8–10 Stuart Terrace: a hologram of founder John Flynn, a VR flight as a patient and a PC-12 cabin.

    Tip: Open Monday to Saturday 9:30–17:00, Sunday 13:00–17:00. Buy online to skip the queue.

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    ↓ walk · 10 min · 0.7 km

  4. 4. Olive Pink Botanic Garden~1 h at the stop

    An arid-zone botanic garden across the Todd River at 27 Tuncks Road, with a hill walk and the shady Bean Tree Cafe.

    Worth knowing: The garden was founded by Olive Pink, a botanical illustrator and Aboriginal rights campaigner: in 1956 she won reserve status for arid-zone flora and spent two decades growing it with her Warlpiri gardeners.

    Tip: The Todd riverbed is usually dry, but after rain cross only by the bridge.

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Before you go

  • Route times are estimates: walking, driving and a sensible pause at each stop. Add queues, traffic and swims yourself.
  • Prices, timetables and trail status change. Check the venue's official site and the state transport app before you go.
  • On beaches, swim only between the red and yellow flags. Use sun protection even when it is cloudy.