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Popular places to visit
Alice Springs Golf Club
Eighteen challenging holes between rocky outcrops and spinifex grass offer views over the MacDonnell Ranges at this unique golf green in the middle of the desert.
Alice Springs Desert Park
Discover nocturnal creatures of the desert, learn the survival skills of the Arrernte people and walk alongside kangaroos and emus in this nature park.
Alice Springs School of the Air
Visit a school with a very unique classroom design at this innovative education centre, which brings radio lessons to children all over the Australian desert.
Larapinta Trail Trailhead
Hike over rocky gorges to secluded waterholes and up the slopes of Mount Sonder, then Camp beneath the stars and wake for a desert sunrise.
Alice Springs Telegraph Station
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Alice Springs Telegraph Station during your travels in Alice Springs. While in this walkable area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Alice Springs Reptile Centre
See some of the Northern Territory’s reptiles including saltwater crocodiles, enormous perentie goannas and desert-adapted thorny devils.
Things to do
Alice Springs Desert Park General Entry Ticket
West MacDonnell Ranges Half day Tour -Small Group
West MacDonnell Ranges & Standley Chasm Day Trip from Alice Springs
Alice Springs: Simpsons Gap Sunset Watercolor Painting Class
Desert Springs Hotel Deals
Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters by IHG
All good
Reviewed on Jan 3, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs
The staff really made every attempt to make you feel welcome. Always greeting you with a hello or good morning. The room was cozy, only double beds not Queen size. We found sharing one a bit squished. The room was clean and comfortable. My only negative was when I went for a swim the pool had a lot ...
Reviewed on Jan 6, 2026
Desert Palms Alice Springs
Great Villa self contained. Swimming pool was awesome. Close to restaurants, town centre
Reviewed on Nov 25, 2025
Diplomat Hotel Alice Springs
Everything was good
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026
Stay at Alice Springs Hotel
Big spacious rooms. Bit dated but clean and comfortable bed. Good Wi-Fi. Kettle and fridge in rooms. Small pool. Central location
Reviewed on Nov 25, 2025
Mercure Alice Springs Resort
Staff were wonderful Room was fantastic A beautiful place to stay
Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Desert Springs
Mount Johns
Mount Johns is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Heavitree Gap and Yeperenye-Emily and Jessie Gaps Nature Park.
The Gap
Unique features of The Gap include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by Alice Springs Transport Heritage Centre or Royal Flying Doctor Service while you're exploring the area.
Alice Springs CBD
While visiting Alice Springs CBD, you might make a stop by sights like Todd Mall and Australian Aboriginal Dreamtime Gallery.
Gillen
The restaurants and sporting events are just a few features travelers like about Gillen. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Royal Flying Doctor Service and Lasseters Casino are a few top places to visit.
Flynn
You'll enjoy the mountain views and parks in Flynn. You might want to make time for a stop at Alice Springs Desert Park or Tjoritja-West MacDonnell National Park.
East Side
Travelers come to East Side for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Alice Springs Telegraph Station Historical Reserve and Joint Geological-Geophysical Reserve while you're in town.
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