Ross Travel Guide

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Larapinta Trail Trailhead

4.5/5(42 reviews)

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.

Larapinta Trail Trailhead
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Alice Springs Desert Park

4.5/5(61 reviews)

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 Desert Park
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Alice Springs School of the Air

4.5/5(42 reviews)

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 School of the Air
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Alice Springs Golf Club

4.5/5(14 reviews)

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 Golf Club
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Alice Springs Telegraph Station

4.5/5(67 reviews)

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 Telegraph Station
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Anzac Hill

4.5/5(116 reviews)

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.

Anzac Hill

Activities

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4 Day Red Centre Kings Canyon West MacDonnell from Alice Springs

AU$1,320
Per adult
4 Day Red Centre Kings Canyon West MacDonnell from Alice Springs
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Best of Alice Springs

AU$245
Per adult
Best of Alice Springs
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West MacDonnell Ranges Half-Day Private Charter Guided Tour

AU$980
Per adult
West MacDonnell Ranges Half-Day Private Charter Guided Tour
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West MacDonnell Ranges Safari

AU$119
Per adult
West MacDonnell Ranges Safari
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Alice Springs: Simpsons Gap Sunset Watercolor Painting Class

AU$175
Per adult
Alice Springs: Simpsons Gap Sunset Watercolor Painting Class
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MacDonnell Ranges and Alice Town Highlights Full-Day Tour

AU$369
Per adult
MacDonnell Ranges and Alice Town Highlights Full-Day Tour
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Our pick of the best Ross Hotel Deals

Diplomat Motel Alice Springs
Diplomat Motel Alice Springs
3.5 out of 5
20 Gregory Terrace, Corner Hartley St and Gregory Terra, Alice Springs, NT
The price is AU$103 per night from 20 May to 21 May
AU$103
per night
20 May - 21 May
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly motel in Alice Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (999 reviews)
"It was as expected."

Reviewed on 30 Apr. 2024

Diplomat Motel Alice Springs
Discovery Parks - Alice Springs
Discovery Parks - Alice Springs
4.5 out of 5
Palm Place, Ross, NT
The price is AU$187 per night from 25 May to 26 May
AU$187
per night
25 May - 26 May
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury holiday park in Alice Springs. Enjoy free parking, 3 outdoor pools, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Heavitree Gap and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (85 reviews)
"Free activities and Boot Scooting class was good fun"

Reviewed on 18 Apr. 2024

Discovery Parks - Alice Springs
Heavitree Gap Outback Lodge
Heavitree Gap Outback Lodge
3 out of 5
1 Palm Circuit, Ross, NT
Stay at this 3-star campground in Alice Springs. Enjoy free parking, breakfast, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Heavitree Gap and Alice Springs Transport ...
7.8/10 Good! (44 reviews)
AN EXCELLENT MOTEL,CARAVAN AND CAMPING COMPLEX
"THE " Heavitree Gap Outback Lodge " was just such a refreshing place to stay at minimal cost. The staff at reception "LESLIE AND PAGE were so helpful and refreshingly honest in their attitude towards customers and their respective jobs. The cleaning and room preparation was excellent and the cleaning ..."

Reviewed on 25 Sep. 2014

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Heavitree Gap Outback Lodge
Elkira Court Motel
Elkira Court Motel
3.5 out of 5
65 Bath Street, Alice Springs, NT
The price is AU$128 per night from 18 May to 19 May
AU$128
per night
18 May - 19 May
Stay at this motel in Alice Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a conference center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (441 reviews)
"The room was clean and had the basic setup for what I needed to enjoy a few days in town. The staff were really helpful and kind. It's centrally located and a quick walk to everywhere I needed (Todd Mall, car rental, supermarkets)."

Reviewed on 28 Apr. 2024

Elkira Court Motel
Stay at Alice Springs Hotel
Stay at Alice Springs Hotel
3.5 out of 5
11 Leichardt Tce, Alice Springs, NT
The price is AU$169 per night from 5 May to 6 May
AU$169
per night
5 May - 6 May
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Alice Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.2/10 Good! (181 reviews)
"I booked two rooms through Hotels.com a month or so ago. However, when we got there to check in, they only had one room available which was awkward and frustrating. Luckily, the hotel had an extra room."

Reviewed on 26 Mar. 2024

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Desert Palms Alice Springs
Desert Palms Alice Springs
3.5 out of 5
74 Barrett Drive, Desert Springs, NT
The price is AU$137 per night from 5 May to 6 May
AU$137
per night
5 May - 6 May
Stay at this 3.5-star golf motel in Alice Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a terrace. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (868 reviews)
"Great location for my needs."

Reviewed on 1 May 2024

Desert Palms Alice Springs
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Other neighbourhoods around Ross

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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.

Mount Johns
Alice Springs showing camping and night scenes as well as a couple

Connellan

Visitors to Connellan enjoy its gardens, and if you want to do some exploring, Chambers Pillar is worth a stop.

Connellan
Alice Springs featuring golf and tranquil scenes as well as a small group of people

Desert Springs

Travellers come to Desert Springs for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Alice Springs Golf Club and Lasseters Casino while you're in town.

Desert Springs
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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.

The Gap
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Amoonguna

Amoonguna might not have many top sights, but Frontier Camel Farm and Road Transport Hall of Fame are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Amoonguna
Alice Springs Desert Park featuring a park and desert views as well as a small group of people

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.

Flynn

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