Mount Johns Travel Guide
Alice Springs
Visit Mount Johns
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 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 Mount Johns
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
Elkira Court Motel
Desert Palms Alice Springs
The room was clean, spacious and comfortable.
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Alice on Todd Apartments
Nice apartment, floor could have been cleaner, lovely comfy bed and plenty of equipment etc. pool was closed due to flooding which was disappointing but obviously couldn’t be helped.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Mount Johns
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ross
You'll enjoy the restaurants and sporting events in Ross. You might want to make time for a stop at Frontier Camel Farm or Yeperenye-Emily and Jessie Gaps Nature Park.
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.
