Araluen Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A modern building with a curved roof and a sign reading "Strehlow Research Centre."
A vintage aircraft with the inscription "Royal Flying Doctor Service" on its side, suspended in an outdoor display.
A modern building with a curved roof and a tall white pole.
An auditorium with red seats and a stage with a band.
A vintage aircraft, a large metal structure, and a sculpture of a person.

Stay near popular Araluen attractions

Araluen Cultural Precinct

8.4/10 (87 reviews)
Explore this fantastic group of museums and galleries to experience the unique history, art and indigenous culture of the Alice Springs region.
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Activities

West MacDonnell Ranges Half day Tour -Small Group

West MacDonnell Ranges Half day Tour -Small Group

AU$139
per adult
West MacDonnell Ranges Half day Tour -Small Group
Alice Town and Country Half Day Sunset Tour -Small Group

Alice Town and Country Half Day Tour -Small Group

AU$195
per adult
Alice Town and Country Half Day Tour -Small Group
Skip the Line: Alice Springs School of the Air Guided Tour Ticket

Alice Springs School of the Air Guided Tour Ticket

AU$17
per adult
Alice Springs School of the Air Guided Tour Ticket
Art Centre Tour in Alice Springs

Art Centre Tour in Alice Springs

AU$85
per adult
Art Centre Tour in Alice Springs
Alice Town And Country Half Day Sunset Tour - Small Group

Alice Town And Country Half Day Tour - Small Group

AU$195
per adult
Alice Town And Country Half Day Tour - Small Group
Ballooning at First Light

Early Morning Ballooning in Alice Springs

AU$386
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Early Morning Ballooning in Alice Springs
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Our pick of the best Araluen Hotel Deals

DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs

DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs

4.5 out of 5
82 Barrett Drive Desert Springs NT
The price is AU$220 per night from 19 July to 20 July
AU$220
per night
19 July - 20 July
Stay at this luxury hotel in Alice Springs. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,004 reviews)
"Wry clean beds"

Reviewed on 3 July 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs
Elkira Court Motel

Elkira Court Motel

3.5 out of 5
65 Bath Street Alice Springs NT
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$140 per night from 12 July to 13 July
AU$140
per night
12 July - 13 July
Stay at this motel in Alice Springs. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a conference centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.8/10 Good! (618 reviews)
"Room was average. Staff were helpful in arranging a later check-out and minding lugegage after we checked out."

Reviewed on 1 July 2026

Elkira Court Motel
Stay at Alice Springs Hotel

Stay at Alice Springs Hotel

3.5 out of 5
11 Leichardt Tce Alice Springs NT
Stay at this hotel in Alice Springs. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
7.4/10 Good! (311 reviews)
"Lovely hotel. Very basic but good for the price. The best part were the staff. Friendly and efficient and they remembered that I was hiking the Larapinta trail and made sure to ask me how it was when I returned. A lovely touch."

Reviewed on 27 June 2026

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Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters by IHG

Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters by IHG

4.5 out of 5
93 Barrett Drive Desert Springs NT
The price is AU$209 per night from 25 July to 26 July
AU$209
per night
25 July - 26 July
Stay at this luxury hotel in Alice Springs. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters by IHG
Quest Alice Springs

Quest Alice Springs

4.5 out of 5
9-10 South Terrace The Gap NT
The price is AU$193 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
AU$193
per night
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Alice Springs. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Alice Springs Aquatic & Leisure ...
Quest Alice Springs
Mercure Alice Springs Resort

Mercure Alice Springs Resort

4.5 out of 5
34 Stott Terrace East Side NT
The price is AU$188 per night from 19 July to 20 July
AU$188
per night
19 July - 20 July
Stay at this luxury hotel in Alice Springs. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Mercure Alice Springs Resort
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Our guide on where to stay in Araluen

Find the best Araluen areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Uluru, a large sandstone monolith in the southern part of the Northern Territory in central Australia.

Desert Springs

Travellers come to Desert Springs for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Lasseters Casino and Olive Pink Botanic Garden while you're in town.

A man walking towards a sign that reads "SPRINGS".

Alice Springs CBD

If you're spending some time in Alice Springs CBD, Australian Aboriginal Dreamtime Gallery and Todd Mall are top sights worth seeing.

A river canyon with red rock cliffs and a small bridge.

The Gap

Unique features of The Gap include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by Alice Springs Aquatic & Leisure Centre or Alice Springs Transport Heritage Centre while you're exploring the area.

A large rocky hill with sparse vegetation and a clear blue sky.

East Side

Travellers come to East Side for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Joint Geological-Geophysical Reserve and Alice Springs Telegraph Station Historical Reserve while you're in town.

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.

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