Visit Desert Springs
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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 Reptile Centre
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.
Araluen Cultural Precinct
Explore this fantastic group of museums and galleries to experience the unique history, art and indigenous culture of the Alice Springs region.
Activities
Alice Springs to Uluru (Ayers Rock) Coach Transfer
Uluru, Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon Camping Safari from Ayers Rock
Alice Springs Desert Park General Entry Ticket
West MacDonnell Ranges & Standley Chasm Day Trip from Alice Springs
Early Morning Ballooning in Alice Springs
Our pick of the best Desert Springs Hotel Deals
DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs
Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025
Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters by IHG
Reviewed on 17 Aug. 2025
Desert Palms Alice Springs
Reviewed on 14 Aug. 2025
Diplomat Hotel Alice Springs
Reviewed on 13 Aug. 2025
Elkira Court Motel
Reviewed on 17 Aug. 2025
Mercure Alice Springs Resort
Reviewed on 15 Aug. 2025
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 Royal Flying Doctor Service 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 Todd Mall and Australian Aboriginal Dreamtime Gallery.
Alice Springs CBD
If you're spending some time in Alice Springs CBD, Todd Mall and Australian Aboriginal Dreamtime Gallery 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 Museum of Central Australia 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.
- Places of interest
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- More holiday ideas
- Lasseters Casino
- Alice Springs Golf Club
- Alice Springs Convention Centre
- Alice Springs Desert Park
- Alice Springs School of the Air
- Tjoritja-West MacDonnell National Park
- Frontier Camel Farm
- Larapinta Trail Trailhead
- Todd Mall
- Australian Aboriginal Dreamtime Gallery
- Heavitree Gap
- Araluen Cultural Precinct
- Anzac Hill
- Alice Springs Telegraph Station
- Araluen Arts Centre
- National Pioneer Women's Hall of Fame
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