Desert Springs Travel Guide
Alice Springs
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Popular places to visit
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 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 relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
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
Alice Town And Country Half Day Sunset Tour - Small Group
West MacDonnell Ranges Half day Tour -Small Group
From Alice Spring: West MacDonnell Ranges Half-Day Tour
West and East MacDonnell Ranges Full Day Tour- Small Group
Top hotels in Desert Springs
DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs
Room was very spacious & comfy.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters by IHG
Very nice!
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Desert Palms Alice Springs
The room was clean, spacious and comfortable.
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Stay at Alice Springs Hotel
For the price this is an excellent place. The staff is nice, the bed comfortable and the bathroom clean.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Diplomat Hotel Alice Springs
I asked for ground floor, near pool if possible and quiet. I was allocated room 207. The night was very quiet. The room was spotlessly clean and the bed was extremely comfortable and enjoyed a great nights sleep. Dinner was quick as a flash. The only negative was my not so cold JD RTD for $13.70. ...
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Mercure Alice Springs Resort
Other neighbourhoods around Desert Springs
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.
The Gap
Unique features of The Gap include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by Alice Springs Transport Heritage Centre or Royal Flying Doctor Service while you're exploring the area.
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.
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.
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 Royal Flying Doctor Service 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.
