Connellan Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Chambers Pillar
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Chambers Pillar during your travels in Alice Springs. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
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 walkable 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.
Activities
West MacDonnell Ranges Half day Tour -Small Group
Alice Springs School of the Air Guided Tour Ticket
Alice Town And Country Half Day Sunset Tour - Small Group
Alice Springs: Simpsons Gap Sunset Watercolor Painting Class
Alice Town and Country Half Day Sunset Tour -Small Group
Our pick of the best Connellan Hotel Deals
DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs
Great stay, safest place to stay in town.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Mercure Alice Springs Resort
Nice room, comfortable beds. Good shower, very friendly and professional staff.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters by IHG
Breakfast food was ok, staff ok, condition of dinning room, resturant , tired worn
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Elkira Court Motel
Desert Palms Alice Springs
Really great value for money. Clean, spacious and an excellent pool.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Discovery Parks - Alice Springs
We really enjoyed our stay. It was very family-friendly with plenty to do, and both kids and adults had a great time. The staff were friendly and check-in was quick and easy. The place had everything we needed, including cutlery, plates, cups, and bowls. The outdoor BBQ area was a highlight—very ...
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Connellan
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.
Ross
You'll enjoy the restaurants and sporting events in Ross. You might want to make time for a stop at Frontier Camel Farm or Yeperenye-Emily and Jessie Gaps Nature Park.
Mount Johns
Mount Johns is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Heavitree Gap and Yeperenye-Emily and Jessie Gaps Nature Park.
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.
The Gap
Unique features of The Gap include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by Alice Springs Transport Heritage Centre or Alice Springs Aquatic & Leisure Centre while you're exploring 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.
