Alice Springs CBD Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
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 Telegraph Station
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.
Anzac Hill
Arrive at this lookout point at sunset to see Alice Springs as you ’ve never seen it before, spread out far below against the pinks and reds of the evening sky.
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.
Activities
Iconic Alice Springs City Afternoon Tour
West MacDonnell Ranges Half day Tour -Small Group
Alice Springs School of the Air Guided Tour Ticket
West MacDonnell Ranges & Standley Chasm Day Trip from Alice Springs
4 Day Red Centre Kings Canyon West MacDonnell from Alice Springs
Our pick of the best Alice Springs CBD Hotel Deals
Diplomat Hotel Alice Springs
Room a bit dated. Carpet a bit grubby but the bed was clean and comfortable. Spacious. Kettle and fridge. Safe location in the middle of town. Good bar and food next door. Nice clean pool with shade
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Elkira Court Motel
good
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025
YHA Alice Springs
Overall great experience, really can't complain. Rooms are clean, staff are friendly. Only wish the tables outdoors were wiped down or had a hand brush handy to wipe the tree bits off.
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters by IHG
Courteous staff. Comfortable, spacious room though it would seem obvious to equip a room for two with two armchairs - there was just one plus one swivel chair at the desk. There was certainly room for more. Extensive TV options but annoyingly when turned back on the unit always started at the hotel ...
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs
Another great hotel. I arrive in Alice Springs late and left early in the morning. I thought they had an airport shuttle but no and receptionist (she), was vague on information. I ended up catching a taxi which one of male person at the desk helped me out. It was pretty pricey. I think the reception ...
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Mercure Alice Springs Resort
Staff are super friendly and helpful. Some of the best in Alice.
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Alice Springs CBD
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 Australian Aboriginal Dreamtime Gallery, a few notable attractions nearby.
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.
Desert Springs
Travellers come to Desert Springs for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Lasseters Casino and Alice Springs Golf Club while you're in town.
Gillen
Gillen is well liked for its restaurants and sporting events. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Museum of Central Australia and Araluen Arts Centre are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
East Side
Travellers come to East Side for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Joint Geological-Geophysical Reserve and Alice Springs Telegraph Station Historical Reserve while you're in town.
Stuart
Travellers like the historical sites in Stuart, and Alice Springs Telegraph Station is a top attraction you might want to visit.
