Alice Springs Sights

School of the Air

#21 of 113 things to do in Alice Springs

#912 of 9613 things to do in Pacific

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  • Address
    • 80 Head St
  • Website
  • Phone
    • 08-8951 6834
  • Price
    • adult/child/family $6.50/4.50/18
  • Hours
    • 8.30am-4.30pm Mon-Sat, 1.30-4.30pm Sun

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The School of the Air, about 1km north of the town centre, is one of those innovations born out of necessity in the remote outback. Started in 1951, this was the first school of its type in Australia, broadcasting lessons to children over an area of 1.3 million sq km. While transmissions were originally all done over high-frequency radio, satellite internet connections and web-cams now mean students and teachers can study in a virtual classroom. You get a guided tour of the centre and during school term you can view a live broadcast from 8.30am to 2.30pm Monday to Friday.

 

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