The Gap Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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
West MacDonnell Ranges & Standley Chasm Day Trip from Alice Springs
Uluru, Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon Camping Safari from Ayers Rock
Alice Springs Desert Park General Entry Ticket
Our pick of the best The Gap Hotel Deals
Quest Alice Springs
Reviewed on 20 Aug. 2025
Alice on Todd Apartments
Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025
Queen of the Desert Apartment with Cozy MacDonnell Range view.
2 Bedroom 🛌
Reviewed on 14 Aug. 2025
4 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms
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DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs
Reviewed on 19 Aug. 2025
Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters by IHG
Reviewed on 17 Aug. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around The Gap
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Todd Mall and Australian Aboriginal Dreamtime Gallery, a few notable attractions nearby.
- Places of interest
- What kind of hotels are in The Gap?
- Hotels Near Alice Springs, Northern Territory
- Which hotel chains are in The Gap?
- More holiday ideas
- National Pioneer Women's Hall of Fame
- Alice Springs Desert Park
- Lasseters Casino
- 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
- Alice Springs Golf Club
- Araluen Cultural Precinct
- Anzac Hill
- Alice Springs Convention Centre
- Alice Springs Telegraph Station
- Araluen Arts Centre
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