Araluen Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Araluen Cultural Precinct
Explore this fantastic group of museums and galleries to experience the unique history, art and indigenous culture of the Alice Springs region.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Early Morning Ballooning in Alice Springs
West MacDonnell Ranges Half day Tour -Small Group
Alice Springs School of the Air Guided Tour Ticket
Alice Town and Country Half Day Tour -Small Group
Alice Town And Country Half Day Tour - Small Group
Our pick of the best Araluen Hotel Deals
Diplomat Hotel Alice Springs
We stayed 2 nights, older hotel, good location There were a few insects in the room and bathroom The tub itself did not appear to have been actually cleaned in several months, it was a soaker tub, but I didn't even want to step in so no way would I use it as a bathtub The attached bar Uncle's was ...
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs
Breakfast is good, the room is nice, just conditions of the outside areas is poor
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters by IHG
Room was clean. Staff were very helpful.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Stay at Alice Springs Hotel
reception staff was excellent. Room was clean and comfortable. The patio was great. Not the best neighborhood but safe for daytime and close to grocery store and shopping. Easy pickup for excursions.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Mercure Alice Springs Resort
As soon as i arrived, the staff were so welcoming, helpful, I got upgraded. I felt very safe and the restaurant food was amazing.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Elkira Court Motel
Worst room ive ever seen, no parking as was full, room had water all over floor broken toilet broken light, smelled of boddy odour and was dirty. Did not stay.......
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Araluen
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.
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 Anzac Hill, a few notable attractions nearby.
Larapinta
While Larapinta isn't home to many top sights, Alice Springs Desert Park and Mount Gillen are some notable places to visit nearby.
Braitling
The restaurants and shopping are a few reasons travellers visit Braitling. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Larapinta Trail Trailhead and Alice Springs Telegraph Station, a few notable attractions nearby.
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.
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.
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