Alice Springs Telegraph Station Historical Reserve

Set up in 1872 with a view to relaying messages between Adelaide and Darwin, Alice Springs Telegraph Station Historical Reserve, the best conserved of the twelve stations along the Overland Telegraph Line, points the original site of the first European establishment in the Australian city of Alice Springs. In the year 1871 the position was first recorded by a surveyor named William Mills who was in search of a proper route for the Overland Telegraph Line through the MacDonnell Ranges.

The construction of the station began in November 1871. During the World War II, some parts of the station were used by the Army. However, after successfully providing service for 60 years, the buildings started serving as a school and 'the Bungalow' for aboriginal children.

Picnicking - The shadowy parks make an admired site for picnics and barbecues. Free electric barbecues are provided.

Walking - A leisurely 4 km walk along the Todd River from the Todd Mall, The Telegraph Station boasts numerous short marked walking tracks cross the hill country within the Reserve.

Cycling - The bank walk and the track along Herbert Heritage Drive are shared walk and cycle paths. Motorbikes are not allowed on any other walking tracks.

Camping - This is not permitted in the Reserve.

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