Desert Springs Travel Guide
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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.
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 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.
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 Telegraph Station
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Alice Springs Telegraph Station during your travels in Alice Springs. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
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.
Activities
West MacDonnell Ranges Half day Tour -Small Group
Alice Springs School of the Air Guided Tour Ticket
Alice Town and Country Half Day Tour -Small Group
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
"all good"
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters by IHG
"The hotel room is spacious and clean. The front desk staff are very friendly, however l was a bit disappointed with their knowledge. Eg. I asked and l was informed that there are no bus services to the town centre, and my best option is to go and walk there. I took a 35 minutes walk to the town centre ..."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Desert Palms Alice Springs
"Positives: -Outside grounds and lanes appeared well maintained. Negatives: -Unit had dim lighting. - air conditioning unit dripped water on daughter’s bed. When I moved the bed away from under the a/c unit, there were a number of dead bugs under the bed, and my daughter wouldn’t see there. -bathroom ..."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Elkira Court Motel
"Good price. Nice central location. Everything was walkable."
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
Diplomat Hotel Alice Springs
"Breakfast"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Stay at Alice Springs Hotel
"Fine for an overnight stay. I particularly appreciated the nice coffee/tea tray. The internet went out and there were few electrical outlets to plug in devices. No lift to the second floor, which was a bit odd. But clean and comfy bed."
Reviewed on 3 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Desert 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.
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.
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.
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.
Ciccone
The parks and shopping are a few reasons travellers visit Ciccone. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Anzac Hill and Australian Aboriginal Dreamtime Gallery, a few notable attractions nearby.
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