Title: White Gums Travel Guide: Best of White Gums, Alice Springs Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in White Gums](https://expedia.co.uk/White-Gums-Alice-Springs-Hotels.0-n553248634374218875-0.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)[White Gums Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-White-Gums.d553248634374218875.Car-Hire-Guide)[White Gums Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/White-Gums.d553248634374218875.Holidays-City-Breaks) # White Gums Travel Guide ## Alice Springs ## Visit White Gums 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) ![Anzac Hill](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46710278/6eec2e03-d0cd-4b20-ab3e-5d8b52c814df.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Historical Alice Tour £94 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/historical-alice-tour.a46710278.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 White Gums ![Squeaky Windmill](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26490000/26489400/26489337/f5a3c839_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Squeaky Windmill 971 Ilparpa Rd White Gums NT Stay at this campsite in Alice Springs. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Ilparpa Swamp Wildlife Protected Area and Kuyunba ... Glamping in Alice Springs! Beautiful views! Glamping tents were so spacious and the kitchenette was so well appointed. Michelle was very welcoming and even built a fire for roasting marshmallows. A great alternative choice for staying near Alice Springs. Only 10 minutes from town. We stayed in July, which was pretty cold in ... Reviewed on 6 Jul 2019 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F02%2F2026&endDate=28%2F02%2F2026&selected=26489337&PinnedHotelID=26489337&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634374218875) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F02%2F2026&endDate=28%2F02%2F2026&selected=26489337&PinnedHotelID=26489337&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634374218875) ![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 £66 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! (995 reviews) Room was spacious abd spotkess and the staff were very helpful and pleasant. Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026&selected=19344&PinnedHotelID=19344&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634374218875) ![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 21 Feb - 22 Feb 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=21%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026&selected=1047826&PinnedHotelID=1047826&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634374218875) ![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. Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=14%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026&selected=919275&PinnedHotelID=919275&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634374218875) ![Mercure Alice Springs Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/550000/546100/546080/1a861d8f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Mercure Alice Springs Resort 34 Stott Terrace East Side NT £62 27 Feb - 28 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Alice Springs. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (998 reviews) The staff was great from check-in to checkout. The buffet breakfast was delicious and there was a variety of fruit. Gotta say, the Prawn Red Curry was FANTASTIC! Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F02%2F2026&endDate=28%2F02%2F2026&selected=546080&PinnedHotelID=546080&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634374218875) ![Diplomat Hotel Alice Springs](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/130000/120200/120131/cb90b4a7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Diplomat Hotel Alice Springs 20 Gregory Terrace Alice Springs NT £42 28 Feb - 1 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly motel in Alice Springs. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 7.4/10 Good! (999 reviews) I asked for ground floor, near pool if possible and quiet. I was allocated room 207\. The night was very quiet. The room was spotlessly clean and the bed was extremely comfortable and enjoyed a great nights sleep. Dinner was quick as a flash. The only negative was my not so cold JD RTD for $13.70\. ... 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Alice-Springs-Arumbera.dx553248634374222819) ![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) ### Ilparpa If you're spending some time in Ilparpa, Alice Springs Desert Park and Ilparpa Swamp Wildlife Protected Area are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Alice-Springs-Ilparpa.dx553248634374218860) ![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) ### Larapinta While Larapinta isn't home to many top sights, Alice Springs Desert Park and Australian Aboriginal Dreamtime Gallery are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Alice-Springs-Larapinta.dx553248634374218866) ![Alice Springs Desert Park featuring a park and desert views as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6186465/1c54549d-e565-4827-a719-48e3c2c6a3b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Alice-Springs-Flynn.dx6353360) ![Araluen Cultural Precinct which includes aircraft, a sunset and modern architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6186455/cd31dd03-61d5-4daf-9e3e-0da00f2ac3b1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Araluen Travellers like the museums in Araluen, and Alice Springs Desert Park is a top attraction you might want to visit. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Alice-Springs-Araluen.dx6353359) ![I'm in the Northern Territory working with Travel Freedom on two tours; Mulgas Adventures and Emu Run Experiences. Both have been fun and affordable products that showcase the best of this destination quickly and affordably. Our guide Chris has been one of many guides I've had in this part of the world but he's shown me heaps of new spots, taught me things I didn't know AND he dug up witchetty grubs for those brave enough to try them! 😱😱😱](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6216171/0ac2c5a4-91d8-4d26-845a-e3fefe1ee42a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. 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