Title: Visit Alice Springs: Best of Alice Springs Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Alice Springs](https://expedia.ca/Alice-Springs-Hotels.d6052510.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Alice Springs](https://expedia.ca/Alice-Springs-Vacation-Rentals.d6052510.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[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)[Alice Springs Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Alice-Springs.d6052510.Car-Rental-Guide)[Alice Springs Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Alice-Springs.d6052510.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Alice Springs ## Travel Guide ![Red Centre](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6052510/9fd976e4-8456-4ea9-a3ea-45851307af32.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Anzac Hill showing landscape views, a small town or village and a sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526965692/d067a5b4-1206-4d70-9479-f8e1b5f0ad46.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Ormiston Gorge showing a pond and a gorge or canyon](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634340999728/e74c40b5-2cf1-4117-a0c6-630bb4ae3b0a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Anzac Hill which includes landscape views and a small town or village](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526965692/f9d6531f-2cf0-4b2e-ba68-fb33f8eba148.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Alice Springs which includes desert views and tranquil scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6052510/34d34244-9d80-407b-90b6-8708025ef453.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Alice Springs Where to stay Things to do #### Whether you want to experience the natural beauty of Australia's Red Centre or explore the history of the area, this outback town offers a unique Aussie experience. Alice Springs is a small town in the very centre of Australia. It is surrounded by desert and scrubland on all sides and is an equal 930 miles (1500 kilometres) from Darwin in the north and Adelaide in the south. The town was founded as far back as the 1870s, but the population remained low until it became a major staging area for soldiers during the Second World War. It’s the primary transport hub and distribution centre for Central Australia, but still feels as far from the rest of the world as you can possibly get. Fill up on water, pack some lunch, and head out to explore the MacDonnell Ranges. The ridges and gorges are dotted with watering holes and sacred Aboriginal sites. Walk a leg of the Larapinta Trail to see some of its more spectacular areas or even take a few weeks to tackle the entire 139 mile (223 kilometre) trail. If that’s a bit too extreme, tour the desert on camel back or jump on a quad bike. For one of the best views in the region, climb Mount Gillen. It’s a tough trek and should be avoided at the peak of summer, but getting to the summit is well worth the effort. Learn about local flora and fauna at Alice Springs Desert Park. For a closer look at some of Central Australia’s most fascinating creatures, check out the Alice Springs Reptile Centre. Any history buffs should head to one of the town’s many museums. Drop by the Aboriginal Australia Culture Centre to learn about native Australians or spend a couple of hours browsing the collection at the Adelaide House Museum. Art lovers should note that Alice Springs is a centre of indigenous art, with several galleries scattered around town. Be sure to check out the collection at the Araluen Arts and Cultural Centre. Alice Springs is a town at the heart of a region like no other. Surrounded by the red deserts of Central Australia and home to some excellent cultural institutions, it’s not a place you’ll forget. ### Where to stay in Alice Springs ![Alice Springs featuring tranquil scenes and golf as well as a small group of people](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. [](https://expedia.ca/Alice-Springs-Desert-Springs.dx6216254) ![The Ghan makes a 3,000km journey from Darwin to Adelaide, with the mighty wheels kicking up the red dirt of the Australian Outback as it travels straight down the middle of the country. It's a once in a lifetime journey, but it pays to be prepared. My tip for any visit to the Outback is to invest in a fly net for your head and shoes you don't mind coming home covered in red dust! #LifeatExpedia](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) ![Detail image of Simpsons Gap in the MacDonnell Ranges near Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia featuring orange rock faces and beautiful ghost gum trees](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6216169/5052652f-4167-4579-9716-95af740f7840.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Alice-Springs-The-Gap.dx6216169) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Ilparpa While visiting Ilparpa, you might make a stop by sights like Alice Springs Desert Park and Ilparpa Swamp Wildlife Protected Area. [](https://expedia.ca/Alice-Springs-Ilparpa.dx553248634374218860) ![Red Centre featuring desert views and a sunset as well as a couple](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532608282/56f2f2a2-3acc-45c0-aca9-2ce4a7476ded.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Connellan Visitors to Connellan enjoy its gardens, and if you want to do some exploring, Chambers Pillar is worth a stop. [](https://expedia.ca/Alice-Springs-Connellan.dx6216173) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Ross You'll enjoy the restaurants and sporting events in Ross. You might want to make time for a stop at Frontier Camel Farm or Yeperenye-Emily and Jessie Gaps Nature Park. [](https://expedia.ca/Alice-Springs-Ross.dx6216154) - Alice Springs Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Alice Springs ![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 $156 CA $172 total Mar 28 - Mar 29 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) The room was ok. The staff was adequate but english was not there first language. The breakfast buffet i had to explain what an over hard egg was. If you went on a tour and wanted to take snacks with you they could not accommodate as they said they did not have a a take licence. For a Hilton franchise ... Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=28%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026&selected=19344&PinnedHotelID=19344&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6052510) ![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 Fully refundable CA $147 CA $162 total Apr 5 - Apr 6 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) The room was clean. The accommodation felt a bit dated. Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=1047826&PinnedHotelID=1047826&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6052510) ![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 $124 CA $136 total Apr 4 - Apr 5 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! (1,004 reviews) Very untidy Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=04%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026&selected=546080&PinnedHotelID=546080&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6052510) [See all 31 properties in Alice Springs](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=28%2F03%2F2026®ionId=6052510) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Quest Alice Springs](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1780000/1774600/1774533/0609d046_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Quest Alice Springs 9-10 South Terrace The Gap NT Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Alice Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Alice Springs Aquatic & ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (386 reviews) Large 1 bedroom apartment with kitchen & washer & dryer was perfect for our stay. Location in Alice is okay & there was secure parking. Unfortunately Alice is not always the safest location to stay but we did feel safe Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Alice-Springs-Hotels-Quest-Alice-Springs.h1774533.Hotel-Information) ![Vatu Sanctuary](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9780000/9777600/9777522/a5a89751_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Vatu Sanctuary 18 Knuckey Avenue Braitling NT Stay at this apartment in Alice Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Anzac Hill and Alice Springs Telegraph Station are ... 10/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews) Excellent place in Alice Springs I stayed in a studio which was very spacious and comfortable. It has all modern amenities. Communal areas are great! I specially liked the artwork in the rooms and outside. Overall fantastic place. Reviewed on Oct 28, 2017 [](https://expedia.ca/Alice-Springs-Hotels-Vatu-Sanctuary.h9777522.Hotel-Information) ![Vatu Sanctuary - The Pond (art gallery style apartment with private entrance)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34620000/34615000/34614914/3a4c0b26_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Vatu Sanctuary - The Pond (art gallery style apartment with private entrance) Braitling NT Stay at this apartment in Alice Springs. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Anzac Hill and Alice Springs Telegraph Station are ... 10/10 Exceptional! (1 review) Roomy Plenty of room to spread out and relax, close to town. 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[](https://expedia.ca/Alice-Springs-School-Of-The-Air-Braitling.d6216460.Vacation-Attraction) ![Alice Springs Desert Park showing desert views and signage](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 showing a lake or waterhole as well as an individual male](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 showing a small town or village, farmland and heritage elements](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 featuring tranquil scenes and golf as well as a small group of people](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) ![Alice Springs Reptile Centre showing zoo animals and dangerous animals](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) ### 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/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) ![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) ![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) ![Anzac Hill](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46710278/6eec2e03-d0cd-4b20-ab3e-5d8b52c814df.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Historical Alice Tour CA $177 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/historical-alice-tour.a46710278.activity-details) [See all activities in Alice Springs](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Alice-Springs.d6052510.Travel-Guide-Activities) ### Other places like Alice Springs - Cities near Alice Springs - Places of interest - [Alice Springs Desert Park ](https://expedia.ca/Alice-Springs-Desert-Park-Flynn.d6186465.Vacation-Attraction) - [Araluen Cultural Precinct ](https://expedia.ca/Araluen-Cultural-Precinct-Araluen.d6186455.Vacation-Attraction) - [Tjoritja-West MacDonnell National Park ](https://expedia.ca/Tjoritja-West-MacDonnell-National-Park-Northern-Territory.d6131315.Vacation-Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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