alice springs telegraph station historical reserve

If you want to learn some history about Alice Springs, and the effect on the local indigenous population, then a visit here is a must. Look beyond the old buildings and take time to read the interesting signs and dusplays, especially in the old barracks. There is a pleasant cafe and mountain bikes can be hired for the more adventurous as there are plenty of bike trails to explore. Recommended!

As we drove to visit the Overland Telegraph Station, our guide told us about Alice Springs and how it began as a repeater station along the Overland Telegraph Line. Something I was taught in school and it seemed surreal to actually be here and visit. The Station itself has been restored and presents its unique history in a very special way. I would recommend this visit to everyone as it gives a greater appreciation of the difficulties of the early settlers and explorers.

The restored historic buildings of this telegraph station give a good picture of life in the early days of Australia in the remote center and the difference the telegraph made in linking Australia to the world. You can see the station master's house to get an idea of life in the country in the latre 1800's as well as the school room, blacksmith's shop, kitchen building and post office along with the actual telegraph station.

This was another excursion off The Ghan. The reserve was well set out and easy to get around. Quite an insight into how Alice Springs originated, with great historical significance. Well worth a visit.

This attraction is good for a short visit to understand the strategic importance of the station in the middle of Australia. Because of the heat, try to see it early morning or late afternoon.

It's worth a walk here even if the Station is already closed for the day. In the early evening, we walked around the Station and saw several kangaroos, and got a feel for what life was like for those who manned the Station. A short visit is fine, or, if they're open, go for a longer time.

this is like a museum detailing how the fist telephone started worth a visit if your there there are old photos a Morse code machine a model people around there also we could have cup of tea or coffee at a little make shift tea rooms very homely

This was a lovely place to visit for a picnic, but also had a small cafe on the site. The view over the river was special due to the recent rainfall. Worth a visit

Viisiting this helped bring alive the isolation of life in this part of Australia in the 1800s. The display boards in the barracks building provide a clear history of telegraph communication prior to our Internet age. I now understand what a repeater station was. The school classroom with the old texts and photos and player piano was also an interesting building. The white-trunk gum trees on the property are beautiful. We had to take a taxi from our hotel, which cost us about $15.00 plus there is a $9.00 adult entrance fee. We tried to see the museums as part of an afternoon tour but it wasn't available the day we were in town. Very hot and the buildings aren't connected so wear a hat. The site has a functioning post office and you can buy a postcard, stamp and mail it back home. Worthwhile visit for sure.

This is the site of the first transcontinental telegraph line that united northern and southern Australia. if is Alice Springs, don't miss it.

All part of a side excursion when travelling on the Ghan, you get to visit the Telegraph station. Its a bit of a rush to fit it all in but it was really interesting with some useful history of the way the area developed with the indigenous population etc.

Very interesting attraction I only wished I had more time there. Everybody is very friendly and everything is displayed and signed excellently. Watch out for the wild life as well many interesting birds fly very close overhead. It was nice after 40 years of learning about the british colonies and the pioneers who came through the center for my o level to be in a place where some of it actually happened.

Did this as part of a tour, it was interesting and informative but doesn't have a huge amount to offer

Australian history unfolds in this amazing location. Takes you back in time. I was fascinated with the story of the operation of this centre and what a beautiful location.

Great solid examples of the technology available in the 1800's fo communication. Walk through the buildings that have hands on displays and actual furnishing of the pioneers who established telegraph communications in the Northern Territory. You can see the original Alice Springs, which is not really a spring.