White Gums Travel Guide

Alice Springs

Popular places to visit

Alice Springs Desert Park which includes signage and desert views

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
School of the Air showing heritage elements

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
Alice Springs showing a lake or waterhole as well as an individual male

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
Alice Springs Reptile Centre

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
Alice Springs featuring golf and tranquil scenes as well as a small group of people

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

Araluen Cultural Precinct

3/5(1 review)

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.

Araluen Cultural Precinct

Things to do

Alice Springs to Uluru

Alice Springs to Uluru (Ayers Rock) Coach Transfer

£124
per adult
Alice Springs to Uluru (Ayers Rock) Coach Transfer
2 Day Uluru Red Centre Escape from Alice Springs to Ayers Rock

2 Day Uluru Red Centre Escape from Alice Springs to Ayers Rock

£342
per adult
2 Day Uluru Red Centre Escape from Alice Springs to Ayers Rock
Uluru, Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon Camping Safari from Ayers Rock

Uluru, Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon Camping Safari from Ayers Rock

£486
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Uluru, Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon Camping Safari from Ayers Rock
Wildflower season

Alice Springs Desert Park General Entry Ticket

£19
per adult
Alice Springs Desert Park General Entry Ticket
West MacDonnell Ranges & Standley Chasm Day Trip from Alice Springs

West MacDonnell Ranges & Standley Chasm Day Trip from Alice Springs

£95
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
West MacDonnell Ranges & Standley Chasm Day Trip from Alice Springs
Ballooning at First Light

Early Morning Ballooning in Alice Springs

£181
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Early Morning Ballooning in Alice Springs
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Top hotels in White Gums

Squeaky Windmill

Squeaky Windmill

2 out of 5
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

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Squeaky Windmill
Diplomat Hotel Alice Springs

Diplomat Hotel Alice Springs

3.5 out of 5
20 Gregory Terrace, Corner Hartley St and Gregory Terra, Alice Springs, NT
The price is £74 per night from 15 Aug to 16 Aug
£74
15 Aug - 16 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly motel in Alice Springs. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
7.4/10 Good! (999 reviews)
"Parking space available"

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

Diplomat Hotel Alice Springs
Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters by IHG

Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters by IHG

4.5 out of 5
93 Barrett Drive, Desert Springs, NT
The price is £69 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
£69
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Everything was great"

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2025

Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters by IHG
DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs

DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs

4.5 out of 5
82 Barrett Drive, Desert Springs, NT
The price is £82 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
£82
1 Sept - 2 Sept
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! (993 reviews)
"Scenic and quiet location yet only 5 min from town centre. Comfortable stay."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs
Elkira Court Motel

Elkira Court Motel

3.5 out of 5
65 Bath Street, Alice Springs, NT
The price is £70 per night from 5 Sept to 6 Sept
£70
5 Sept - 6 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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 property condition in ...
7.8/10 Good! (563 reviews)
Short stay but I'll be back.
"A short stay to resolve travel issues (my car!). Staff were very friendly and helpful. The room was a good size and had a comfy bed, good aircon and a great shower. Generally an older place that needs some TLC for the little bits of maintenance to spruce it up but nothing to stop me having a safe, ..."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025

Elkira Court Motel
Stay at Alice Springs Hotel

Stay at Alice Springs Hotel

3.5 out of 5
11 Leichardt Tce, Alice Springs, NT
The price is £86 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
£86
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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. ...
7.4/10 Good! (263 reviews)
"The restaurant was disappointing. Food quality and variety lacked imagination. Couldnt recommend it. STAY at Alice Springs hotel was overall good with areas even better. The rooms were spacious and fairly well maintained. Modern electrical fittings needed. Usb sockets convenient lights when entering ..."

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around White Gums

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Arumbera

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

Arumbera
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Ilparpa

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

Ilparpa
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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.

Larapinta
Alice Springs Desert Park featuring a park and desert views as well as a small group of people

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.

Flynn
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
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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 Cultural Precinct and Museum of Central Australia are some interesting sights nearby to check out.

Gillen

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