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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 Reptile Centre
See some of the Northern Territory’s reptiles including saltwater crocodiles, enormous perentie goannas and desert-adapted thorny devils.
Araluen Cultural Precinct
See the paintings of Albert Namatjira, view rare footage of Indigenous ceremonies and hear about the people who have shaped Central Australia in this arts center.
Things to do
Alice Springs Desert Park General Entry Ticket
Iconic Alice Springs City Afternoon Tour
West MacDonnell Ranges Half day Tour -Small Group
Alice Springs School of the Air Guided Tour Ticket
Alice Town And Country Half Day Sunset Tour - Small Group
Top hotels in Desert Springs
Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters by IHG
Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs
Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025
Desert Palms Alice Springs
Reviewed on 24 Jul 2025
Elkira Court Motel
Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025
Stay at Alice Springs Hotel
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2025
Diplomat Hotel Alice Springs
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025
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, Araluen Cultural Precinct and Museum of Central Australia 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.
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