Araluen
Alice Springs





Popular places to visit

Araluen Cultural Precinct
See the paintings of Albert Namatjira, view rare footage of Indigenous ceremonies and hear about the people who have shaped Central Australia in this arts center.

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.

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 relaxing area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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.
Things to do

West MacDonnell Ranges Half day Tour -Small Group

Alice Town And Country Half Day Sunset Tour - Small Group

Alice Town and Country Half Day Sunset Tour -Small Group

West MacDonnell Ranges & Standley Chasm Day Trip from Alice Springs
Araluen Hotel Deals

DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs
Room was very spacious & comfy.
Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026

Stay at Alice Springs Hotel
For the price this is an excellent place. The staff is nice, the bed comfortable and the bathroom clean.
Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026

Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters by IHG
Very nice!
Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026

Diplomat Hotel Alice Springs
I asked for ground floor, near pool if possible and quiet. I was allocated room 207. The night was very quiet. The room was spotlessly clean and the bed was extremely comfortable and enjoyed a great nights sleep. Dinner was quick as a flash. The only negative was my not so cold JD RTD for $13.70. ...
Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026

Mercure Alice Springs Resort

Desert Palms Alice Springs
The room was clean, spacious and comfortable.
Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Araluen

Gillen
The restaurants and sporting events are just a few features travelers like about Gillen. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Museum of Central Australia and Royal Flying Doctor Service are a few top places to visit.

Ciccone
Ciccone is well-liked for its parks and shopping. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Todd Mall and Australian Aboriginal Dreamtime Gallery are some interesting sights nearby to check out.

Larapinta
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Larapinta and surrounding area, you can visit Alice Springs Desert Park and Australian Aboriginal Dreamtime Gallery.

Braitling
The restaurants and shopping are just a few features travelers like about Braitling. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Larapinta Trail Trailhead and Alice Springs Telegraph Station 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.

Alice Springs CBD
While visiting Alice Springs CBD, you might make a stop by sights like Todd Mall and Australian Aboriginal Dreamtime Gallery.



