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Popular places to visit
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 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 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 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.
Activities
Alice Springs to Uluru (Ayers Rock) Coach Transfer
2 Day Uluru Red Centre Escape from Alice Springs to Ayers Rock
3-Day Uluru Kata Tjuta to Kings Canyon Safari from Ayers Rock
Early Morning Ballooning in Alice Springs
4 Day Red Centre Kings Canyon West MacDonnell from Alice Springs
Uluru, Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon Camping Safari from Ayers Rock
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Other neighbourhoods around Desert Springs
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.
The Gap
Unique features of The Gap include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by Alice Springs Transport Heritage Centre or Heritage Walk while you're exploring the area.
Sadadeen
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Sadadeen and surrounding area, you can visit Todd Mall and Alice Springs Golf Club.
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.
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.
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.
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