Arumbera Travel Guide
Alice Springs
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.
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 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.
Anzac Hill
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.
Alice Springs Reptile Centre
See some of the Northern Territory’s reptiles including saltwater crocodiles, enormous perentie goannas and desert-adapted thorny devils.
Things to do
West MacDonnell Ranges Half day Tour -Small Group
Alice Town And Country Half Day Tour - Small Group
From Alice Spring: West MacDonnell Ranges Half-Day Tour
Alice Town and Country Half Day Tour -Small Group
West and East MacDonnell Ranges Full Day Tour- Small Group
Top hotels in Arumbera
Diplomat Hotel Alice Springs
"Breakfast"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Quest Alice Springs
"The room was with out a garden and very shadow. The foto you showed on you booking page looks very different."
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs
"My wife suffers from allergies we asked for a airfilter and were told my manager on desk not part of our service. Paid $240 / night for 7 nights and not one commentary breakfast. Asked to clean very dirty air-conditioning vents. They would look into it. Have stayed 4 times over the years but might ..."
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Stay at Alice Springs Hotel
"reception staff was excellent. Room was clean and comfortable. The patio was great. Not the best neighborhood but safe for daytime and close to grocery store and shopping. Easy pickup for excursions."
Reviewed on 10 May 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
Elkira Court Motel
"Room lights not working, bedside lamps not working, black mould in the bathroom, cleanliness was average. Motel was under renovation and noisy throughout the day and night, and the bathroom had no exhaust so had to open the window or it would get full of steam to the point of not being able to breathe ..."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Arumbera
Ilparpa
If you're spending some time in Ilparpa, Alice Springs Desert Park and Ilparpa Swamp Wildlife Protected Area are top sights worth seeing.
White Gums
While visiting White Gums, you might make a stop by sights like Tjoritja-West MacDonnell National Park and Ilparpa Swamp Wildlife Protected Area.
Kilgariff
Visitors to Kilgariff appreciate its gardens. A visit to Frontier Camel Farm and Lasseters Casino might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.
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.
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.
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.