Desert Springs Travel Guide
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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.
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 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 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.
Anzac Hill
Arrive at this lookout point at sunset to see Alice Springs as you’ve never seen it before, spread out far below against the pinks and reds of the evening sky.
Activities
West MacDonnell Ranges Half day Tour -Small Group
Alice Town and Country Half Day Tour -Small Group
Alice Springs School of the Air Guided Tour Ticket
Alice Town And Country Half Day Tour - Small Group
Alice Springs: Half Day Historical Alice Tour
Our pick of the best Desert Springs Hotel Deals
DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs
Great Place to star. Not far from the Desert Park and Groceries
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters by IHG
Great
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Desert Palms Alice Springs
Good room on the other side of the river to the main town. Great shower. & comfy bed. Helpful staff.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Elkira Court Motel
I was horrified when I first saw this room. I didn't expect luxury but I didn't expect something that bad. It was nothing like the picture advertising it. The room was dirty and dingy, the bed cover had stains, the tile floor was chipped and badly worn, the paint job was old a dirty, all the cabinetry ...
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Diplomat Hotel Alice Springs
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 8 Apr 2026
Stay at Alice Springs Hotel
Would recommend - close to everything.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Desert Springs
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.
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.
Sadadeen
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Sadadeen and surrounding area, you can visit Lasseters Casino and Adelaide House.
Alice Springs CBD
If you're spending some time in Alice Springs CBD, Todd Mall and Adelaide House are top sights worth seeing.
Gillen
Gillen is well liked for its restaurants and sporting events. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Araluen Cultural Precinct and Lasseters Casino are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
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.
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