Title: Visit Gillen: Best of Gillen, Alice Springs Travel 2026 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Gillen](https://expedia.ca/Gillen-Alice-Springs-Hotels.0-n6216159-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Alice Springs](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Alice-Springs.d6052510.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Alice Springs](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Alice-Springs.d6052510.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Gillen Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Gillen.d6216159.Car-Rental-Guide)[Gillen Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Gillen.d6216159.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Gillen ## Alice Springs ![Gillen](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6216171/0ac2c5a4-91d8-4d26-845a-e3fefe1ee42a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Gillen Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Alice Springs travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Alice-Springs.dx6052510) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Alice Springs Desert Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6186465/b2954d4c-5081-46c9-9976-c1c5a322a2af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Alice Springs Desert Park 4/5(5 reviews) Discover nocturnal creatures of the desert, learn the survival skills of the Arrernte people and walk alongside kangaroos and emus in this nature park. [](https://expedia.ca/Alice-Springs-Desert-Park-Flynn.d6186465.Vacation-Attraction) ![Alice Springs School of the Air](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6216460/4494abc5-2c2c-4f06-a7a2-d0b7c4bfd49e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Alice Springs School of the Air 5/5(1 review) 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Alice-Springs-School-Of-The-Air-Braitling.d6216460.Vacation-Attraction) ![Larapinta Trail Trailhead](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532608364/4b9f045a-e0a5-419b-8f0e-759a7d0e4748.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Larapinta Trail Trailhead 4.5/5(2 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Larapinta-Trail-Trailhead-Stuart.d553248621532608364.Vacation-Attraction) ![Alice Springs Telegraph Station](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6186472/ed19337c-b68d-456f-869c-1c1786c9c184.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Alice Springs Telegraph Station 3.5/5(5 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Alice-Springs-Telegraph-Station-Stuart.d6186472.Vacation-Attraction) ![Alice Springs Reptile Centre](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6216426/4cf61b87-1b22-4188-9325-804eaca54ca7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Alice Springs Reptile Centre 5/5(4 reviews) See some of the Northern Territory’s reptiles including saltwater crocodiles, enormous perentie goannas and desert-adapted thorny devils. [](https://expedia.ca/Alice-Springs-Reptile-Centre-Alice-Springs.d6216426.Vacation-Attraction) ![Alice Springs Golf Club](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634340984281/94332651-0b57-4b94-960d-d8c2e474b232.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Alice-Springs-Golf-Club-Desert-Springs.d553248634340984281.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![West MacDonnell Ranges Half day Tour -Small Group](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4775633/3878bd0e-6096-4efd-8e5d-004656d55cf1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### West MacDonnell Ranges Half day Tour -Small Group CA $144 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/west-macdonnell-ranges-half-day-tour-small-group.a4775633.activity-details) ![Alice Town and Country Half Day Sunset Tour -Small Group](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48371823/b5720353-6b17-47fe-be28-2ccf2ac5ff35.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Alice Town and Country Half Day Sunset Tour -Small Group CA $188 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/alice-town-and-country-half-day-sunset-tour-small-group.a48371823.activity-details) ![Alice Town And Country Half Day Sunset Tour - Small Group](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44897316/1108e62b-93d5-405d-89cb-dddc4b4078db.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Alice Town And Country Half Day Sunset Tour - Small Group CA $182 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/alice-town-and-country-half-day-sunset-tour-small-group.a44897316.activity-details) ![Ballooning at First Light](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1305446/e63f5bb7-b166-4769-bef1-7c06e8be02b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Early Morning Ballooning in Alice Springs CA $357 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/early-morning-ballooning-in-alice-springs.a1305446.activity-details) ![Art Centre Tour in Alice Springs](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49836637/ac8f9d28-be2f-4490-9ae9-0d2c902ed3a2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Art Centre Tour in Alice Springs CA $83 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/art-centre-tour-in-alice-springs.a49836637.activity-details) ![Skip the Line: Alice Springs School of the Air Guided Tour Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1408531/c29c9ea3-3199-49df-a3c0-33abb73634f7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Alice Springs School of the Air Guided Tour Ticket CA $16 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/alice-springs-school-of-the-air-guided-tour-ticket.a1408531.activity-details) [See all activities in Alice Springs](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Alice-Springs.d6052510.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Gillen Hotel Deals ![DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19400/19344/w3837h2560x3y0-a7b7e51b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs 82 Barrett Drive Desert Springs NT CA $169 CA $186 total Apr 24 - Apr 25 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Alice Springs. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews) Great stay, safest place to stay in town. Reviewed on Mar 28, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F04%2F2026&endDate=25%2F04%2F2026&selected=19344&PinnedHotelID=19344&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6216159) ![Stay at Alice Springs Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/920000/919300/919275/cc7e3b3d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Stay at Alice Springs Hotel 11 Leichardt Tce Alice Springs NT CA $116 CA $127 total Apr 25 - Apr 26 includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Alice Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ... 7.4/10 Good! (296 reviews) Noisy at night - no attempt to ask guests to lower noise after midnight. Bathroom quite tight and shower taps labelled wrongly. Otherwise comfortable and convenient Reviewed on Apr 6, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F04%2F2026&endDate=26%2F04%2F2026&selected=919275&PinnedHotelID=919275&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6216159) ![Diplomat Hotel Alice Springs](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/130000/120200/120131/8b3a11ac_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Diplomat Hotel Alice Springs 20 Gregory Terrace Alice Springs NT CA $101 CA $112 total May 2 - May 3 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Alice Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 7.4/10 Good! (1,000 reviews) 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 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F05%2F2026&endDate=03%2F05%2F2026&selected=120131&PinnedHotelID=120131&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6216159) ![Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1050000/1047900/1047826/0208f9e4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters by IHG 93 Barrett Drive Desert Springs NT CA $163 CA $180 total Apr 26 - Apr 27 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Alice Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews) An ok stay The towels smelt of cooked lamb chops. Reviewed on Apr 5, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F04%2F2026&endDate=27%2F04%2F2026&selected=1047826&PinnedHotelID=1047826&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6216159) ![Mercure Alice Springs Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/550000/546100/546080/1a861d8f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Mercure Alice Springs Resort 34 Stott Terrace East Side NT CA $142 CA $156 total Apr 25 - Apr 26 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Alice Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews) Nice room, comfortable beds. Good shower, very friendly and professional staff. Reviewed on Mar 30, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F04%2F2026&endDate=26%2F04%2F2026&selected=546080&PinnedHotelID=546080&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6216159) ![Elkira Court Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/5300/5290/3bc03b88_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Elkira Court Motel 65 Bath Street Alice Springs NT CA $108 CA $119 total Apr 21 - Apr 22 includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Alice Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a conference center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ... 7.8/10 Good! (594 reviews) Spa was nice Room was not really clean Parking is not the best for some rooms Very nosy so I guess that’s the security up Has a terrible black mould issue in the room I was in Is under Reno Overpriced Reviewed on Apr 6, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F04%2F2026&endDate=22%2F04%2F2026&selected=5290&PinnedHotelID=5290&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6216159) [See all 31 properties in Gillen](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=09%2F04%2F2026&endDate=10%2F04%2F2026®ionId=6216159) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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Make a stop by Alice Springs Transport Heritage Centre or Alice Springs Aquatic & Leisure Centre while you're exploring the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Alice-Springs-The-Gap.dx6216169) ![Flynn](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6186465/1c54549d-e565-4827-a719-48e3c2c6a3b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Alice-Springs-Flynn.dx6353360) ![Araluen](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6186455/cd31dd03-61d5-4daf-9e3e-0da00f2ac3b1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Araluen Travelers like the museums in Araluen, and Alice Springs Desert Park is a top attraction you might want to visit. [](https://expedia.ca/Alice-Springs-Araluen.dx6353359) ![Ciccone](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6216171/0ac2c5a4-91d8-4d26-845a-e3fefe1ee42a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Alice-Springs-Ciccone.dx6216171) ![Alice Springs CBD](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6052510/5ba32b99-e2aa-4208-93d0-b2940f2bd10b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Alice Springs CBD While visiting Alice Springs CBD, you might make a stop by sights like Todd Mall and Australian Aboriginal Dreamtime Gallery. [](https://expedia.ca/Alice-Springs-Alice-Springs-CBD.dx961017591741214720) ![Desert Springs](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634340984281/94332651-0b57-4b94-960d-d8c2e474b232.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Desert Springs Travelers come to Desert Springs for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Lasseters Casino and Alice Springs Golf Club while you're in town. 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