Alice Springs Telegraph Station Historical Reserve

Interesting place to learn about the way people have been communicating in the 19th century. This station was established in 1872 as part of the Overland Telegraph Line, which connected Australia to the global telegraph network. This station played a crucial role in communication and the development of the region. Today, the telegraph station is a museum and historical reserve where visitors can explore well-preserved buildings, learn about the history of telegraphy in Australia, and enjoy the natural surroundings. The site features walking trails, picnic areas, and guided tours that offer insight into the lives of the telegraph operators of the time.

Historically very interesting as it is the birthplace of Alice Springs and was established in 1871 as part of the Overland Telegraph Line linking Darwin and Adelaide, and overtime linked Australia to the global telegraph network. The reserve has a number of well-preserved historic buildings and a museum. An informative place.

Great historical place. So hot. Keep hydrated. Lovely small friendly Cafe on-site. Great information. We were lucky to see actual water in the sink hole a rare occurrence according to our guide.

I visited on a Thursday and enjoyed a fruit smoothie at the Cafe, and walked a trail to the Todd River. Lots of wildlife to see and hear. This area is popular with families on the weekends.

Small fee at the cafe before you enter, It was interesting to see all the old buildings and how they live in those days. The water hole and surrounds just lovely. Nice cafe to enjoy coffee after you've finished.

Dinning at the Telegraph Station, on the trip from Darwin to Adelaide on the Ghan.....what a great experience, music, blacksmith 5 course meal.. fantastic.

It was really nice to hear about the History of Telegraph Station & Alice. Also to be able to look at the preserved homes & station.

Amazing We came here as part of an off train adventure on the Ghan. We got to see the displays as well as awesome dinner under the stars. Camel rides and show as well as a blacksmith showing how things were made. My only disappointment was that while they turned off 'some' lights to talk about the stars ✨✨✨ there was still so much ambient light it could have been so much better if tree lights etc were turned off .