Larapinta 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.
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 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 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 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 Tjoritja Full-Day Tour with Lunch from Alice Springs
West MacDonnell Ranges Half day Tour -Small Group
West and East MacDonnell Ranges Full Day Tour- Small Group
West MacDonnell Ranges & Standley Chasm Day Trip from Alice Springs
From Alice Spring: West MacDonnell Ranges Half-Day Tour
Top hotels in Larapinta
Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters by IHG
All good
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs
Very clean and tidy room. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Freshly baked cookie provided on arrival
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Diplomat Hotel Alice Springs
Everything was good
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Stay at Alice Springs Hotel
Big spacious rooms. Bit dated but clean and comfortable bed. Good Wi-Fi. Kettle and fridge in rooms. Small pool. Central location
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Mercure Alice Springs Resort
Staff were wonderful Room was fantastic A beautiful place to stay
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Desert Palms Alice Springs
Great Villa self contained. Swimming pool was awesome. Close to restaurants, town centre
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Larapinta
Araluen
Travellers like the museums in Araluen, and Alice Springs Desert Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Braitling
The restaurants and shopping are a few reasons travellers visit Braitling. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Larapinta Trail Trailhead and Alice Springs Telegraph Station, a few notable attractions nearby.
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.
Gillen
Gillen is well liked for its restaurants and sporting events. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Royal Flying Doctor Service and Lasseters Casino are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
Irlpme
If you're spending some time in Irlpme, Tjoritja-West MacDonnell National Park and Alice Springs Telegraph Station Historical Reserve are top sights worth seeing.
Stuart
Travellers like the historical sites in Stuart, and Alice Springs Telegraph Station is a top attraction you might want to visit.
