Alice Springs CBD Travel Guide
Alice Springs
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Popular places to visit
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 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 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
Alice Town and Country Half Day Sunset Tour -Small Group
West and East MacDonnell Ranges Full Day Tour- Small Group
West MacDonnell Ranges Day Trip from Alice Springs
West MacDonnell Ranges Half day Tour -Small Group
Alice Town And Country Half Day Sunset Tour - Small Group
Top hotels in Alice Springs CBD
Elkira Court Motel
Red Rock Hostel
Overall great experience, really can't complain. Rooms are clean, staff are friendly. Only wish the tables outdoors were wiped down or had a hand brush handy to wipe the tree bits off.
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs
Great
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters by IHG
Love the layout of the room nice a clean and close parking. Also enjoyed a swim in the pool
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Mercure Alice Springs Resort
The lighting options in the room were very limited and we couldn't work out how to put the bathroom light on without also having the bedroom light on.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Desert Palms Alice Springs
The room was clean, spacious and comfortable.
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Alice Springs CBD
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.
The Gap
Unique features of The Gap include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by National Pioneer Women's Hall of Fame or Alice Springs Aquatic & Leisure Centre while you're exploring the area.
Desert Springs
Travellers come to Desert Springs for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Lasseters Casino and Alice Springs Golf Club while you're in town.
Gillen
Gillen is well liked for its restaurants and sporting events. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Museum of Central Australia and National Pioneer Women's Hall of Fame are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
Sadadeen
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Sadadeen and surrounding area, you can visit Todd Mall and Australian Aboriginal Dreamtime Gallery.
East Side
Travellers come to East Side for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Alice Springs Telegraph Station Historical Reserve and Joint Geological-Geophysical Reserve while you're in town.
