Ilparpa Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
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 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.
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 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 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 Private Charter Guided Tour
Alice Springs: Simpsons Gap Sunset Watercolor Painting Class
MacDonnell Ranges and Alice Town Highlights Small Group Tour
Our pick of the best Ilparpa Hotel Deals
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Reviewed on 17 Jun. 2024
![Elkira Court Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/5300/5290/44164194_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 16 Jun. 2024
![Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters, an IHG Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1050000/1047900/1047826/d739a312_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 18 Jun. 2024
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Reviewed on 14 Jun. 2024
![Mercure Alice Springs Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/550000/546100/546080/8412be57_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 15 Jun. 2024
![Desert Palms Alice Springs](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2100000/2097700/2097609/a573a3e5_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 14 Jun. 2024
Other neighbourhoods around Ilparpa
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Arumbera
Travellers like the museums in Arumbera, and Road Transport Hall of Fame is a top attraction you might want to visit.
![Alice Springs Desert Park featuring a park and desert views as well as a small group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/53000/53314-Alice-Springs-Desert-Park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
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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Gillen
Gillen is well liked for its restaurants and sporting events. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Araluen Arts Centre and Royal Flying Doctor Service are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
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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.
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Araluen
Travellers like the museums in Araluen, and Alice Springs Desert Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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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.
- Larapinta Trail Trailhead
- Alice Springs Desert Park
- Lasseters Casino
- Tjoritja-West MacDonnell National Park
- Alice Springs School of the Air
- Todd Mall
- Alice Springs Golf Club
- Frontier Camel Farm
- Australian Aboriginal Dreamtime Gallery
- Alice Springs Telegraph Station
- Simpsons Gap
- Heavitree Gap
- Araluen Arts Centre
- Anzac Hill
- Araluen Cultural Precinct
- National Pioneer Women's Hall of Fame