Arumbera Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
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 Reptile Centre
Discover a world of crocodiles, lizards and snakes in this fascinating eco-tourism attraction, where you can see some of Australia’s most famous animals.
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
West MacDonnell Ranges Half day Tour -Small Group
Alice Town And Country Half Day Sunset Tour - Small Group
West MacDonnell Ranges & Standley Chasm Day Trip from Alice Springs
Alice Springs: Simpsons Gap Sunset Watercolor Painting Class
Our pick of the best Arumbera Hotel Deals
DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs
Room was very spacious & comfy.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Stay at Alice Springs Hotel
For the price this is an excellent place. The staff is nice, the bed comfortable and the bathroom clean.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters by IHG
Booked a room in Block 5, the newest rooms. Lift was out of service, had to use fire stairs. Hallways were filthy on L1 and L2, rubbish, leaf litter etc. Room stank like sewer. Access to gym is good, nice pool but overall, poor standard.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Diplomat Hotel Alice Springs
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. ...
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Mercure Alice Springs Resort
Desert Palms Alice Springs
The room was clean, spacious and comfortable.
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Arumbera
Ilparpa
If you're spending some time in Ilparpa, Alice Springs Desert Park and Ilparpa Swamp Wildlife Protected Area are top sights worth seeing.
White Gums
While visiting White Gums, you might make a stop by sights like Tjoritja-West MacDonnell National Park and Ilparpa Swamp Wildlife Protected Area.
Kilgariff
Visitors to Kilgariff appreciate its gardens. A visit to Frontier Camel Farm and Lasseters Casino might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.
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.
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 Royal Flying Doctor Service are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
The Gap
Unique features of The Gap include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by Royal Flying Doctor Service or Alice Springs Transport Heritage Centre while you're exploring the area.
