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Learn how it relayed messages between Darwin and Adelaide for 150 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Royal Flying Doctor Service<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; Delivers medical services and emergency evacuation flights to those who live and work in remote rural Australia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"275\" height=\"183\" data-id=\"7519\" src=\"https:\/\/leylandstravelaustralia.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Anzac-hill-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7519\" srcset=\"https:\/\/leylandstravelaustralia.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Anzac-hill-1.jpeg 275w, https:\/\/leylandstravelaustralia.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Anzac-hill-1-270x180.jpeg 270w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 275px) 100vw, 275px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"275\" height=\"183\" data-id=\"7518\" src=\"https:\/\/leylandstravelaustralia.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Flying-doctors.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7518\" srcset=\"https:\/\/leylandstravelaustralia.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Flying-doctors.jpeg 275w, https:\/\/leylandstravelaustralia.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Flying-doctors-270x180.jpeg 270w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 275px) 100vw, 275px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Anzac Hill&nbsp;<\/strong>&#8211; An amazing view of Alice Springs with the Spectacular backdrop of the MacDonnell Ranges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What\u2019s included<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Experienced, Friendly Guide<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accommodation pick-up and drop-off<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Afternoon Tea<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Air-conditioned transport<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>All activities are considered very safe for all age groups. 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