Ross Travel Guide

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Popular places to visit

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Larapinta Trail Trailhead

4.5/5(42 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.

Larapinta Trail Trailhead
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Alice Springs Desert Park

4.5/5(61 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.

Alice Springs Desert Park
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Alice Springs School of the Air

4.5/5(42 reviews)

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 School of the Air
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Alice Springs Golf Club

4.5/5(14 reviews)

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 Golf Club
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Alice Springs Telegraph Station

4.5/5(67 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Alice Springs Telegraph Station during your travels in Alice Springs. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Alice Springs Telegraph Station
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Alice Springs Reptile Centre

4.5/5(52 reviews)

Discover a world of crocodiles, lizards and snakes in this fascinating eco-tourism attraction, where you can see some of Australia’s most famous animals.

Alice Springs Reptile Centre

Activities

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Best of Alice Springs

AU$245
Per adult
Best of Alice Springs
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West MacDonnell Ranges Half-Day Private Charter Guided Tour

AU$980
Per adult
West MacDonnell Ranges Half-Day Private Charter Guided Tour
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West MacDonnell Ranges Safari

AU$119
Per adult
West MacDonnell Ranges Safari
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Alice Springs: Simpsons Gap Sunset Watercolor Painting Class

AU$175
Per adult
Alice Springs: Simpsons Gap Sunset Watercolor Painting Class
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MacDonnell Ranges and Alice Town Highlights Full-Day Tour

AU$369
Per adult
MacDonnell Ranges and Alice Town Highlights Full-Day Tour
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East MacDonnell Ranges Half day Tour -Small Group

AU$340
Per adult
East MacDonnell Ranges Half day Tour -Small Group
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Our pick of the best Ross Hotel Deals

Diplomat Motel Alice Springs
Diplomat Motel Alice Springs
3.5 out of 5
20 Gregory Terrace, Corner Hartley St and Gregory Terra, Alice Springs, NT
The price is AU$129 per night from 25 May to 26 May
AU$129
per night
25 May - 26 May
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly motel in Alice Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Availability, quality and comfortable dining."

Reviewed on 13 May 2024

Diplomat Motel Alice Springs
Discovery Parks - Alice Springs
Discovery Parks - Alice Springs
4.5 out of 5
Palm Place, Ross, NT
The price is AU$203 per night from 25 May to 26 May
AU$203
per night
25 May - 26 May
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury holiday park in Alice Springs. Enjoy free parking, 3 outdoor pools, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Heavitree Gap and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (87 reviews)
"Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful thank yous so much for a lovely stay me and my family got too have. Definitely recommend."

Reviewed on 8 May 2024

Discovery Parks - Alice Springs
Heavitree Gap Outback Lodge
Heavitree Gap Outback Lodge
3 out of 5
1 Palm Circuit, Ross, NT
Stay at this 3-star campground in Alice Springs. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Heavitree Gap and Alice ...
7.8/10 Good! (44 reviews)
AN EXCELLENT MOTEL,CARAVAN AND CAMPING COMPLEX
"THE " Heavitree Gap Outback Lodge " was just such a refreshing place to stay at minimal cost. The staff at reception "LESLIE AND PAGE were so helpful and refreshingly honest in their attitude towards customers and their respective jobs. The cleaning and room preparation was excellent and the cleaning ..."

Reviewed on 25 Sep. 2014

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Heavitree Gap Outback Lodge
Elkira Court Motel
Elkira Court Motel
3.5 out of 5
65 Bath Street, Alice Springs, NT
The price is AU$130 per night from 28 May to 29 May
AU$130
per night
28 May - 29 May
Stay at this motel in Alice Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a conference center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (446 reviews)
"Friendly staff"

Reviewed on 21 May 2024

Elkira Court Motel
Stay at Alice Springs Hotel
Stay at Alice Springs Hotel
3.5 out of 5
11 Leichardt Tce, Alice Springs, NT
The price is AU$169 per night from 11 Jun to 12 Jun
AU$169
per night
11 Jun - 12 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Alice Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
7.2/10 Good! (184 reviews)
"Nice stay lovely staff"

Reviewed on 8 May 2024

Stay at Alice Springs Hotel
Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters, an IHG Hotel
Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters, an IHG Hotel
4.5 out of 5
93 Barrett Drive, Desert Springs, NT
Fully refundable
The price is AU$212 per night from 14 Jun to 15 Jun
AU$212
per night
14 Jun - 15 Jun
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Alice Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (996 reviews)
"We had a lovely stay, the facilities are great and the staff friendly and welcoming. After a week on the road I was pleased there was a laundry room for guest use. Overall we enjoyed our stay and will definitely return again."

Reviewed on 14 Apr. 2024

Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters, an IHG Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Ross

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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.

Mount Johns
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Kilgariff

Visitors to Kilgariff appreciate its gardens. A visit to Road Transport Hall of Fame and Frontier Camel Farm might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.

Kilgariff
Alice Springs showing camping and night scenes as well as a couple

Connellan

Visitors to Connellan enjoy its gardens, and if you want to do some exploring, Chambers Pillar is worth a stop.

Connellan
Alice Springs featuring golf and tranquil scenes as well as a small group of people

Desert Springs

Travellers come to Desert Springs for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Alice Springs Golf Club and Lasseters Casino while you're in town.

Desert Springs
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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.

The Gap
Alice Springs Desert Park featuring a park and desert views as well as a small group of people

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.

Flynn

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