• Alice Springs Telegraph Station Historical Reserve – Fully restored the Telegraph station is one of the earliest buildings to be built and played a vital role in the establishment of the overland telegraph line.
  
• ANZAC Hill – The short climb or quick drive to the top is well rewarded with sweeping views of the town. At the base is the RSL and War Museum.
  
• Ghan Preservation Society – Relive Central Australia’s early days of rail by riding the old Ghan over a section of the original narrow gauge line built in the 1920’s. Complex includes old station, teahouse and rolling stock.
  
• National Transport Hall of Fame – Road transport enthusiast will love the outstanding display of heavy vehicles including the world’s first motorised road train.
  
• The Date Farm – Australia’s oldest date plantation continues to produce succulent fresh dates and a wide variety of speciality date products including ice cream. Ideal spot for afternoon tea.
  
• Royal flying Doctor Service – Visit the working base first opened in 1939. Excellent audiovisual displays and a home style café with garden seating.
  
• Olive Pink Botanic Gardens – Named after one of Alice Springs early residence, Olive Pink, who arrived in the Centre in 1930. A great advocate of Aboriginal rights she worked and lived on local communities and later established these wonderful botanic gardens located on the east bank of the Todd River.
  
• Old Timers Traegar Museum – Open daily between 2pm – 4pn, the museum offers a fascinating insight into the lifestyles of the Territory’s early pioneers.
  
• National Pioneer Women’s Hall of Fame – Located in the Old Court House building the exhibition includes ‘Women of the Heart’ which explores the fortitude and ingenuity of Central Australia’s pioneer women.
  
• Alice Springs Heritage Places – The town has many historic building and attractions including the Residency built in the 1920 to house the town’s first government official. There is also the Old Hartley School built in the 1920’s and at its peak in the 1950 has over 400 students and the Old Stuart Town Gaol which is Alice Springs oldest surviving building originally constructed in 1907.

• East MacDonnell Ranges Discovery Trail – Take a tour or self-drive the Discovery Trail to this lesser known region. The East MacDonnell Ranges are renowned for their spectacular gorges and fascinating landmarks that capture the history of this part of Central Australia. Highlights include fossick for gold around historic Altunga or for gemstones at Gemtree and a stop over for a picnic at Trephina Gorge.
  
• West MacDonnell Ranges Pioneers’ Path – This scenic drive makes an ideal day trip or overnight excursion form Alice Springs. Highlights include Simpsons Gap, Stanley Chasm, Ellery Creek Big Hole, Serpentine Gorge, the Ochre Pits, Ormiston Gorge and Glen Helen Gorge. At Glen Helen you can stay overnight in the old historic homestead and enjoy the spectacular views on offer along the nearby walking tracks.
  
• Tennant Creek - Located just over 500 km north of Alice Springs, Tennant Creek is known as the Golden Heart of the Territory because of its rich mining history and strong links with the early pioneers and explorers. Visit the Tennant Creek Tourist Information Centre at Battery Hill, which also includes a Mining and Minerals Museum and the old Telegraph Station. In town take a self guided historic walk around the old buildings which date back to the 1930’s and visit the new Nyinkka Nyunyu Cultural Centre which includes stunning displays of both the European and Aboriginal history of the area.

For more information on the range of Heritage and History Trails and Drives in Central Australia call the NT Holiday Centre on 13 30 68 and order your FREE copy of the self drive booklet Exploring the Territory or go to

• East Point Military Museum – Located at picturesque East Point Reserve, just 10 minutes drive from the city centre. The East Point Military Museum was Darwin’s first museum and is housed in the original concrete bunker used by the army to plan the strategy for the war time defence of Australia's northern shores.
  
• WWII Oil Storage Tunnels – For a totally different perspective on Darwin’s war history explore these fascinating old tunnels running from the wharf under Darwin City. Contain an excellent historic photo display.
  
• Aviation Museum – A giant hanger holds an impressive permanent display of aircraft ranging from pioneer models to WWII planes and some from the jet age. Display also includes an excellent photo gallery and historic wartime armaments.
  
• Lyon’s Cottage – Beautifully preserved former British-Australian Telegraph residence located on the Esplanade. Houses photographic collections of European and aboriginal history.
  
• Myilly Point Heritage Precinct – Contains the last remaining four pre WWII houses built in the 1930’s to house senior public servants. Currently managed by the National Trust (NT) with Burnett House open Tues – Saturday 1000 – 1300, and open for High Tea each Sunday 3 – 6pm.
  
• Pearling Museum –Located on Stokes Hill Wharf, this first class exhibition depicts the colourful history and development of North Australia’s lucrative pearling industry.
  
• Museum and Art Gallery of the NT – Houses an impressive display of art, natural history exhibits and historical displays including a Maritime Museum and Cyclone Tracy exhibit.
  
• Historic City Walk – Stroll the sign posted city walk to 16 significant sites and buildings that reflect Darwin’s vibrant and colourful history.
  
• Fannie Bay Gaol – The antiquated cells and gallows used for the Territory’s last execution in 1952 are among the many fascinating features of Darwin’s main penal facility from 1883 to 1979.
  
• Chinese Temple and Museum – The temple was first built in 1887, however Cyclone Tracy destroyed much of the original building. Rebuilt to retain its original features the temple remains a focal point for the local Chinese community along with a small museum.

• Adelaide River – This small rural community, around an hour’s drive south of Darwin has a splendid Railway Museum housed in the old station. The Adelaide River War Cemetery is also a major attraction being the final resting-place for 434 service personnel from Australia, UK, USA and Canada who died in the Top End during WWII.
  
• Pine Creek – This mining town of the 1870’s gold rush days actively promotes its mining heritage along with a comprehensive range of railway memorabilia including old locomotives dating back to the early 1900’s.
  
• Grove Hill Heritage Hotel and Museum – This wonderful old corrugated iron pub was once a hive of activity amid the gold fields of the late 1800’s. Located on a 4x4 ring road between Emerald Springs and Pine Creek.
  
• Katherine region – Located 310 km south of Darwin, the Katherine region abounds with history from the early pastoral days, wartime activities and overland communications. Highlights include the local museum, O’Keeffe House, Springvale Homestead and the Railway Museum. For further details drop by the Katherine Visitor Information Centre on the main street or Tel: 1800 653 142, www.krta.com.au, email
  
• Larrimah and Daly Waters – Two of the regions’ most popular and colourful historic townships. Both have strong links with the Territory’s vibrant rail and WWII history and boast two of the Territory’s most famous historic pubs.