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 Reptile Centre
See some of the Northern Territory’s reptiles including saltwater crocodiles, enormous perentie goannas and desert-adapted thorny devils.
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
See the paintings of Albert Namatjira, view rare footage of Indigenous ceremonies and hear about the people who have shaped Central Australia in this arts center.
Things to do
West MacDonnell Ranges Tjoritja Full-Day Tour with Lunch from Alice Springs
Iconic Alice Springs City Afternoon Tour
Alice Town And Country Half Day Sunset Tour - Small Group
Top hotels in Larapinta
Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters by IHG
Great place to stay!
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs
Our room was clean as well as the rest of the premises. The front desk staff were friendly and helpful. We did not eat meals at the restaurant but did have cocktails in the bar. Liked the king studio with the kitchenette.
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
Stay at Alice Springs Hotel
Good price central
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Elkira Court Motel
good
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025
Mercure Alice Springs Resort
Great service. Your hot water runs out in the shower quite quickly so needs to be addressed.
Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025
Quest Alice Springs
Our room was small and basic. Just a small thing but there was nowhere to drain dishes after washing.
Reviewed on 23 Sept 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, Araluen Cultural Precinct and Museum of Central Australia 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 Larapinta Trail Trailhead is a top attraction you might want to visit.
