Larapinta Travel Guide

Alice Springs

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Larapinta Trail Trailhead

4/5(1 review)

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.

Larapinta Trail Trailhead
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Alice Springs Desert Park

4.5/5(5 reviews)

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 Desert Park
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Alice Springs School of the Air

5/5(6 reviews)

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 School of the Air
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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 Golf Club
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Alice Springs Telegraph Station

4/5(5 reviews)

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 Telegraph Station
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Alice Springs Reptile Centre

4/5(3 reviews)

See some of the Northern Territory’s reptiles including saltwater crocodiles, enormous perentie goannas and desert-adapted thorny devils.

Alice Springs Reptile Centre

Things to do

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Palm Valley Outback Safari 4x4 Day Tour

£125
Per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Palm Valley Outback Safari 4x4 Day Tour
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4 Day Red Centre Kings Canyon West MacDonnell from Alice Springs

£691
Per adult
4 Day Red Centre Kings Canyon West MacDonnell from Alice Springs
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Best of Alice Springs

£128
Per adult
Best of Alice Springs
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West MacDonnell Ranges Half-Day Private Charter Guided Tour

£513
Per adult
West MacDonnell Ranges Half-Day Private Charter Guided Tour
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West MacDonnell Ranges Safari

£62
Per adult
West MacDonnell Ranges Safari
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Alice Springs: Simpsons Gap Sunset Watercolor Painting Class

£92
Per adult
Alice Springs: Simpsons Gap Sunset Watercolor Painting Class
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Top hotels in Larapinta

Elkira Court Motel
Elkira Court Motel
3.5 out of 5
65 Bath Street, Alice Springs, NT
The price is £66 per night from 27 Jun to 28 Jun
£66
per night
27 Jun - 28 Jun
Stay at this motel in Alice Springs. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a conference centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (449 reviews)
"The location to town, the customer service and the cleanliness"

Reviewed on 29 May 2024

Elkira Court Motel
Diplomat Motel Alice Springs
Diplomat Motel Alice Springs
3.5 out of 5
20 Gregory Terrace, Corner Hartley St and Gregory Terra, Alice Springs, NT
The price is £80 per night from 14 Jun to 15 Jun
£80
per night
14 Jun - 15 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly motel in Alice Springs. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
7.6/10 Good! (998 reviews)
"Availability, quality and comfortable dining."

Reviewed on 13 May 2024

Diplomat Motel Alice Springs
Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters, an IHG Hotel
Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters, an IHG Hotel
4.5 out of 5
93 Barrett Drive, Desert Springs, NT
The price is £111 per night from 14 Jun to 15 Jun
£111
per night
14 Jun - 15 Jun
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Alice Springs. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (997 reviews)
"Nice pool area - rooms dated"

Reviewed on 25 May 2024

Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters, an IHG Hotel
Stay at Alice Springs Hotel
Stay at Alice Springs Hotel
3.5 out of 5
11 Leichardt Tce, Alice Springs, NT
The price is £88 per night from 11 Jun to 12 Jun
£88
per night
11 Jun - 12 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Alice Springs. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (184 reviews)
"Nice stay lovely staff"

Reviewed on 8 May 2024

Stay at Alice Springs Hotel
Desert Palms Alice Springs
Desert Palms Alice Springs
3.5 out of 5
74 Barrett Drive, Desert Springs, NT
The price is £92 per night from 19 Jun to 20 Jun
£92
per night
19 Jun - 20 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star golf motel in Alice Springs. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (874 reviews)
"Great stay, room could have done with a dust but when you just sleep and are out all day it’s a small concern. Golf club was recommended for dinner but we didn’t return 2nd night as very underwhelming, but expensive. All in all a good stay, good front office service. Thank you 🙏"

Reviewed on 29 May 2024

Desert Palms Alice Springs
Mercure Alice Springs Resort
Mercure Alice Springs Resort
4.5 out of 5
34 Stott Terrace, East Side, NT
The price is £92 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
£92
per night
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Alice Springs. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (999 reviews)
"We chose the Mercure for accommodation before and after a hike based on its close proximity to town, it’s secure, & has a restaurant. Couldn’t fault our stay. The rooms were big enough, great shower pressure, had delicious meals at the restaurant, and we felt very safe. An easy 10 minute walk into ..."

Reviewed on 28 May 2024

Mercure Alice Springs Resort
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Other neighbourhoods around Larapinta

Araluen Cultural Precinct which includes aircraft, a sunset and modern architecture

Araluen

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

Araluen
School of the Air which includes signage as well as a small group of people

Braitling

The restaurants and shopping are a few reasons travellers visit Braitling. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Larapinta Trail Trailhead and Alice Springs Telegraph Station, a few notable attractions nearby.

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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 Anzac Hill, a few notable attractions nearby.

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Gillen

Gillen is well liked for its restaurants and sporting events. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Araluen Arts Centre and Lasseters Casino are some interesting sights nearby to check out.

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Irlpme

If you're spending some time in Irlpme, Tjoritja-West MacDonnell National Park and Alice Springs Telegraph Station Historical Reserve are top sights worth seeing.

Irlpme
Alice Springs featuring hiking or walking as well as an individual male

Stuart

Travellers like the historical sites in Stuart, and Alice Springs Telegraph Station is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Stuart

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