White Gums Travel Guide
Alice Springs
Popular places to visit

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 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.

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.

Anzac Hill
Arrive at this lookout point at sunset to see Alice Springs as you’ve never seen it before, spread out far below against the pinks and reds of the evening sky.
Things to do

West MacDonnell Ranges Half day Tour -Small Group

Alice Town And Country Half Day Tour - Small Group

From Alice Spring: West MacDonnell Ranges Half-Day Tour

Alice Town and Country Half Day Tour -Small Group

West and East MacDonnell Ranges Full Day Tour- Small Group
Top hotels in White Gums

The Squeaky Windmill Boutique BnB

Stay at Alice Springs Hotel
"reception staff was excellent. Room was clean and comfortable. The patio was great. Not the best neighborhood but safe for daytime and close to grocery store and shopping. Easy pickup for excursions."
Reviewed on 10 May 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs
"all good"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026

Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters by IHG
"The hotel room is spacious and clean. The front desk staff are very friendly, however l was a bit disappointed with their knowledge. Eg. I asked and l was informed that there are no bus services to the town centre, and my best option is to go and walk there. I took a 35 minutes walk to the town centre ..."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026

Elkira Court Motel
"Good price. Nice central location. Everything was walkable."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026

Diplomat Hotel Alice Springs
"Breakfast"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around White Gums

Arumbera
Travellers like the museums in Arumbera, and Road Transport Hall of Fame is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Ilparpa
If you're spending some time in Ilparpa, Alice Springs Desert Park and Ilparpa Swamp Wildlife Protected Area are top sights worth seeing.

Larapinta
While Larapinta isn't home to many top sights, Alice Springs Desert Park and Anzac Hill are some notable places to visit nearby.

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.

Araluen
Travellers like the museums in Araluen, and Alice Springs Desert Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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.

