CARAVANNERS will be able to stay in touch for free when they visit a
remote NT tourist attraction.
Chief Minister Adam Giles said free internet access is now available at
the Alice Springs Telegraph Station.
The historical Reserve marks the original site of the first European
settlement in Alice Springs.
Established in 1872 to relay messages between Darwin and Adelaide, it is
the best preserved of the 12 stations along the Overland Telegraph Line.
But now the iconic station has caught up with modern connectivity ... with
the installation of free wi-fi for visiting tourists.
The NT Government is providing $1 million for increased access to free
wi-fi connectivity in many areas of the Territory.
"Visitors and locals are moving around more than ever and need to be
connected to technology and increased digital access across the
Territory," Mr Giles said.
"To make life easier for people checking sites like Facebook, Instagram
and Twitter, you want to have access to free wi-fi everywhere ... from
galleries to cafes, malls and parks.
"The government recognises that free wi-fi access is critical
infrastructure to allow people to instantly upload photos from popular
tourism attractions to a world-wide audience on social media."
He said the new facility at the Alice Springs Telegraph Station followed
the successful roll-out at Wangi Falls (Litchfield National Park), Watarka
(Kings Canyon), Karlu Karlu (Devils Marbles), the Todd Mall, Anzac Oval
and TIO Traeger Park.
"Free wi-fi will also allow Tourism NT to cross-promote experiences in
particular regions, supporting tourists to discover other points of
interest around the Red Centre."
The tourism attraction attract around 100,000 locals and tourists,
including caravanners, a year.
More key tourism sites under the government's $1 million free wi-fi
program will be announced in the coming months and will be spread
throughout the NT.
