Title: Ross Travel Guide: Best of Ross, Alice Springs Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Ross](https://expedia.co.uk/Ross-Alice-Springs-Hotels.0-n6216154-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Alice Springs](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Alice-Springs.d6052510.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Alice Springs](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Alice-Springs.d6052510.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Ross Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Ross.d6216154.Car-Hire-Guide)[Ross Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Ross.d6216154.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Ross Travel Guide ## Alice Springs ## Visit Ross Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Alice Springs travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Alice-Springs.dx6052510) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Alice Springs Desert Park which includes signage and desert views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6186465/b2954d4c-5081-46c9-9976-c1c5a322a2af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Alice-Springs-Desert-Park-Flynn.d6186465.Attraction) ![School of the Air showing heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6216460/4494abc5-2c2c-4f06-a7a2-d0b7c4bfd49e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Alice-Springs-School-Of-The-Air-Braitling.d6216460.Attraction) ![Alice Springs showing a lake or waterhole as well as an individual male](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532608364/4b9f045a-e0a5-419b-8f0e-759a7d0e4748.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Larapinta-Trail-Trailhead-Stuart.d553248621532608364.Attraction) ![Alice Springs Telegraph Station showing a small town or village, farmland and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6186472/ed19337c-b68d-456f-869c-1c1786c9c184.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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 relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Alice-Springs-Telegraph-Station-Stuart.d6186472.Attraction) ![Alice Springs featuring golf and tranquil scenes as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634340984281/94332651-0b57-4b94-960d-d8c2e474b232.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Alice-Springs-Golf-Club-Desert-Springs.d553248634340984281.Attraction) ![Alice Springs Reptile Centre showing zoo animals and dangerous animals](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6216426/4cf61b87-1b22-4188-9325-804eaca54ca7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Alice-Springs-Reptile-Centre-Alice-Springs.d6216426.Attraction) ### Things to do ![West MacDonnell Ranges Half day Tour -Small Group](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4775633/a7b6ab3d-2a79-4d44-a023-7816d00bdf4e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### West MacDonnell Ranges Half day Tour -Small Group £76 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/west-macdonnell-ranges-half-day-tour-small-group.a4775633.activity-details) ![Art Centre Tour in Alice Springs](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49836637/ac8f9d28-be2f-4490-9ae9-0d2c902ed3a2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Art Centre Tour in Alice Springs £44 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/art-centre-tour-in-alice-springs.a49836637.activity-details) ![Alice Town And Country Half Day Sunset Tour - Small Group](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44897316/9bb1be2c-c74f-4a77-a748-4b3e3fcc3c68.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Alice Town And Country Half Day Sunset Tour - Small Group £100 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/alice-town-and-country-half-day-sunset-tour-small-group.a44897316.activity-details) ![Alice Town and Country Half Day Sunset Tour -Small Group](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48371823/b5720353-6b17-47fe-be28-2ccf2ac5ff35.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Alice Town and Country Half Day Sunset Tour -Small Group £100 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/alice-town-and-country-half-day-sunset-tour-small-group.a48371823.activity-details) ![West MacDonnell Ranges National Park, Standley Chasm](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44961695/e267b3e8-db9a-4512-af07-8775fb6c0a08.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### West MacDonnell Ranges & Standley Chasm Day Trip from Alice Springs £100 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/west-macdonnell-ranges-standley-chasm-day-trip-from-alice-springs.a44961695.activity-details) ![Couple at Kata Tjuta in the early morning, Uluru Australia's Red Centre](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46302529/3c22d138-3d8e-42bd-a04a-28719fd6ce7f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 3 Day Red Centre Kata Tjuta Kings Canyon Outback ex.Alice Springs £408 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/3-day-red-centre-kata-tjuta-kings-canyon-outback-exalice-springs.a46302529.activity-details) [See all activities in Alice Springs](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Alice-Springs.d6052510.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Ross ![Discovery Parks - Alice Springs](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9625400/9625312/36c1708f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Discovery Parks - Alice Springs Palm Place Ross NT £79 20 Feb - 21 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury holiday park in Alice Springs. Enjoy free parking, 3 outdoor pools and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Heavitree Gap and Alice Springs ... 9/10 Wonderful! (110 reviews) good place to stay Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=21%2F02%2F2026&selected=9625312&PinnedHotelID=9625312&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6216154) ![Heavitree Gap Outback Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/120000/118700/118700/49dbca01_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Heavitree Gap Outback Lodge 1 Palm Circuit Ross NT Stay at this campsite in Alice Springs. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Heavitree Gap and Alice Springs ... AN EXCELLENT MOTEL,CARAVAN AND CAMPING COMPLEX THE " Heavitree Gap Outback Lodge " was just such a refreshing place to stay at minimal cost. The staff at reception "LESLIE AND PAGE were so helpful and refreshingly honest in their attitude towards customers and their respective jobs. The cleaning and room preparation was excellent and the cleaning ... Reviewed on 25 Sept 2014 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F02%2F2026&endDate=28%2F02%2F2026&selected=118700&PinnedHotelID=118700&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6216154) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F02%2F2026&endDate=28%2F02%2F2026&selected=118700&PinnedHotelID=118700&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6216154) ### Big4 Macdonnell Range Holiday Park Palm Place Alice Springs NT Stay at this hotel in Alice Springs. Popular attractions Heavitree Gap and Alice Springs Transport Heritage Centre are located nearby. [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F02%2F2026&endDate=28%2F02%2F2026&selected=116015036&PinnedHotelID=116015036&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6216154) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F02%2F2026&endDate=28%2F02%2F2026&selected=116015036&PinnedHotelID=116015036&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6216154) ![DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19400/19344/14b13d42_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs 82 Barrett Drive Desert Springs NT £67 21 Feb - 22 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this golf hotel in Alice Springs. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (994 reviews) The professional service of your staff was excellent and made our stay enjoyable. Looking for to the next stay. Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026&selected=19344&PinnedHotelID=19344&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6216154) ![Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1050000/1047900/1047826/eee3712e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters by IHG 93 Barrett Drive Desert Springs NT £61 28 Feb - 1 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this 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. Popular ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (999 reviews) The service and room cleanliness Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=28%2F02%2F2026&endDate=01%2F03%2F2026&selected=1047826&PinnedHotelID=1047826&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6216154) ![Stay at Alice Springs Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/920000/919300/919275/50919c83_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Stay at Alice Springs Hotel 11 Leichardt Tce Alice Springs NT £44 14 Feb - 15 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Alice Springs. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 7.4/10 Good! (288 reviews) A few amenities were amiss when we arrived, but staff and mgmt were quick to rectify things. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Alice-Springs-Mount-Johns.dx6216174) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Kilgariff Visitors to Kilgariff appreciate its gardens. A visit to Road Transport Hall of Fame and Frontier Camel Farm might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Alice-Springs-Kilgariff.dx553248634374213126) ![Red Centre featuring a sunset and desert views as well as a couple](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532608282/56f2f2a2-3acc-45c0-aca9-2ce4a7476ded.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Connellan Visitors to Connellan enjoy its gardens, and if you want to do some exploring, Chambers Pillar is worth a stop. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Alice-Springs-Connellan.dx6216173) ![Alice Springs featuring golf and tranquil scenes as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634340984281/94332651-0b57-4b94-960d-d8c2e474b232.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Desert Springs Travellers come to Desert Springs for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Alice Springs Golf Club and Lasseters Casino while you're in town. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Alice-Springs-Desert-Springs.dx6216254) ![Detail image of Simpsons Gap in the MacDonnell Ranges near Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia featuring orange rock faces and beautiful ghost gum trees](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6216169/5052652f-4167-4579-9716-95af740f7840.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### The Gap Unique features of The Gap include the restaurants and shopping. 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