road transport hall of fame

AlbertSalichs

Road Transport Hall of Fame is located 10km far from Alice Springs more or less, between the town and his airport. You can see the history of the big travelers understood as big trucks, which travel trough all Australia above all on the Stuart Hwy (the road, which connect Adelaide and Darwin).You can not understand the human life in the Outback without visit this museum, where you will see a lot of wonderful trucks and the bibliography of people, who drive these trucks.Essential the visit!

185annek

Our visit to the Alice Springs Hall of Fame in 2014 (we were visiting for the Reunion) meant that we were able to have a very good look around the Hall of Fame. This attraction is extremely interesting for not only those involved directly in transport, but those interested in history. Definitely recommend it if you are in Alice springs, or make the special trip up in August of any year for the Annual Transport Truckies Reunion.

preisman

I just love the place. 20 or so trucks from every era of transportation in Alice. There are a few cars too. There is nothing overly spectacular, but I just enjoy walking around the place.

GraTra

Visited September 2014. The Road Transport Hall of Fame is a fantastic place to visit. There is so much history here you will need to allow plenty of time, the staff will allow a "pass out" if you arrive in the afternoon and don't get to see it all. Here you will find trucks of all makes and models, shapes and sizes and every truck has it's own story. My favourite part by was the "Kenworth Dealer Hall of Fame" section, some of the trucks in here are near new. The gold Kenworth T909 6 x 4 (I just want 1). The history of The Brown and Hurley Group and the Trucking Industry it's all here dotted around the walls. With displays everywhere you look, Beautiful trucks old and new you will really enjoy your visit.

Melboy69

Had a great couple of hours with my parents from the UK and my kids (my 3 year old is obsessed with trucks etc) Well worth a visit, staff very friendly too. Take care if you sit in the trucks, my 7 year old climbed into a cab and shut the door, only to sit on a cat who freaked out but was trapped with her!! One scratched leg later calm was resored!!

West790

Lovely place, with great history behind it, a testament to the early dwellers and their ingenuity. Lovely staff. What really trilled me was the old luxury cars, Dodge roadster made in 1928, Roll Royce of 1923, Ford designed in 1926. Its beautiful. Let me not kill the element of surprise and allow you experience it for yourself. Its a must that you go see it when you are in Alice Springs.

rosemaryw919

Mid-November saw us enjoying a fabulous bouquet BBQ in the Kenworth Hall of Alice Springs Road Transport Hall of Fame. Succulent beef, snags, home made patties and scrumptious veges served up by wonderful volunteers who come to the Centre every year to share their lives in this wonderful setting.Compatriots from the Top End who had not previously experienced this unique opportunity were quite gob-smacked. Crawling up into the giant Kenworth trucks displayed in this area.Talk of the weekend - thanks to Liz and Kel - true troopers.

697shirleyg

Went there with my 10 year old grandson and spent hours looking at all the cars and trucks. He had a great time and loved reading everything about the items on display. Well worth a visit.

wanderingdenise

Amazing place. A very interesting display. Well worth the visit. Our group consisted of grandma and grandpa, mum and dad, three year old girl and pregnant mum. The men in the family loved it, my husband and son-in-law interested in the large display of cars, buses, trucks. Kenworth have their own indoor display of trucks. Both indoor and outdoor displays. Small train for the kids to ride. Lots to see!

gerh1950

If you are even a little bit interested you will love this. This was the place we enjoyed visiting most in Alice Springs

staceyleec2014

My little boy aged 5, loved seeing and learning all about the trucks and trainsWe were there for approx 2 hrs So many trucks, the train side was not as exciting as the truck side but still enjoyable

334katew

Great place to fill in a morning or afternoon. Reasonable price $40 family. Kids and adults enjoyed. We didn't go to the Ghan side. Lots to read but interesting.

bennyh66

I had a great day out here. I spent about 3 hours here and saw a lot. Most of my time I spent reading the hall of fame picture boards. I knew a lot of the names from Aussie trucking companies [so this bit may not be of interest to oversee visitors]. I also spent a fair bit of time looking at the photos in the side rooms. The first shed was great with all the restored cars and trucks. The Kenworth shed was good. I also enjoyed seeing the roadtrain berth and had a giggle at the 1934 scammel truck beside it. It took me 15 minutes to drive out there. Entrance fee was $15. The outback café was not open and the only place to get a drink was the entrance desk [which I did not realise until I was leaving]. My tip take some water and your camera.

Kay70_11

The Ghan history was interesting, transport was fascinating, so much information in both areas, shame we had to pay twice, each venue had its own charge. More seats in Transport would be good.

MurielJoan

This was interesting, especially if you're into trucks. My husband really enjoyed looking at everything.....every single vehicle! The Ghan museum next door was more interesting to me, there were lots of things to look at, old newspapers from the early Ghan days, tickets, dinner menus, old photos and heaps of memorabillia.