Ilparpa 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 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 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 Reptile Centre
See some of the Northern Territory’s reptiles including saltwater crocodiles, enormous perentie goannas and desert-adapted thorny devils.
Alice Springs Telegraph Station Historical Reserve
Explore the great outdoors at Alice Springs Telegraph Station Historical Reserve, a lovely green space in Alice Springs. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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
Early Morning Ballooning in Alice Springs
Alice Town and Country Half Day Sunset Tour -Small Group
Top hotels in Ilparpa
DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs
Great stay, safest place to stay in town.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Stay at Alice Springs Hotel
Would recommend - close to everything.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Diplomat Hotel Alice Springs
I booked a good rate with Expedia but found that this hotel seems to have two classes of room - one in an old and degraded building and one in a large new section. I was in the former. Room was fine with all required amenities but still a little shabby. I used the laundry room and that wasn’t very ...
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters by IHG
An ok stay The towels smelt of cooked lamb chops.
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Mercure Alice Springs Resort
Breakfast was very good. Rooms were excellent. Staff were helpful. Bar was ok.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Elkira Court Motel
Spa was nice Room was not really clean Parking is not the best for some rooms Very nosy so I guess that’s the security up Has a terrible black mould issue in the room I was in Is under Reno Overpriced
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ilparpa
Arumbera
Travellers like the museums in Arumbera, and Kuyunba Conservation Reserve is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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 Transport Heritage Centre or Alice Springs Aquatic & Leisure Centre while you're exploring the area.
Araluen
Travellers like the museums in Araluen, and Alice Springs Desert Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Kilgariff
Visitors to Kilgariff appreciate its gardens. A visit to Frontier Camel Farm and Heavitree Gap might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.
