Desert Springs
Alice Springs
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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.
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 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.
Anzac Hill
Arrive at this lookout point at sunset to see Alice Springs as you’ve never seen it before, spread out far below against the pinks and reds of the evening sky.
Things to do
West MacDonnell Ranges Half day Tour -Small Group
Alice Town and Country Half Day Tour -Small Group
Alice Town And Country Half Day Tour - Small Group
Alice Springs School of the Air Guided Tour Ticket
Desert Springs Hotel Deals
DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs
My preferred hotel to stay in when in Alice for business. Clean with comfortable bed, quiet and spacious room. Always been able to get a park behind the secure gates (at other hotels I’ve not been able to park onsite as car park full). I’ve encountered mould issues at several other hotels so relieve ...
Reviewed on Apr 25, 2026
Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters by IHG
Great
Reviewed on Apr 14, 2026
Desert Palms Alice Springs
Good room on the other side of the river to the main town. Great shower. & comfy bed. Helpful staff.
Reviewed on Apr 17, 2026
Diplomat Hotel Alice Springs
I booked a good rate with Expedia but found that this hotel seems to have two classes of room - one in an old and degraded building and one in a large new section. I was in the former. Room was fine with all required amenities but still a little shabby. I used the laundry room and that wasn’t very ...
Reviewed on Apr 8, 2026
Stay at Alice Springs Hotel
Would recommend - close to everything.
Reviewed on Apr 14, 2026
Elkira Court Motel
The receptionist was rude, the walls in the bathroom weren’t clean the smoke alarm was broken and the rooms hadn’t been cleaned the next day so very disappointing as I have always stayed there
Reviewed on Apr 23, 2026
Other neighbourhoods 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 Alice Springs Aquatic & Leisure Centre while you're exploring the area.
Sadadeen
When in Sadadeen, you can plan a visit to Australian Aboriginal Dreamtime Gallery and Lasseters Casino, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Alice Springs CBD
While visiting Alice Springs CBD, you might make a stop by sights like Australian Aboriginal Dreamtime Gallery and Todd Mall.
Gillen
The restaurants and sporting events are just a few features travelers like about Gillen. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Araluen Cultural Precinct and Museum of Central Australia 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.
