Desert Springs Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Popular places to visit

Alice Springs which includes golf and tranquil scenes as well as a small group of people

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 Golf Club
Alice Springs Desert Park showing desert views and signage

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 Desert Park
School of the Air which includes heritage elements

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 School of the Air
Alice Springs which includes a lake or waterhole as well as an individual male

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.

Larapinta Trail Trailhead
Alice Springs Reptile Centre

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 Reptile Centre
Araluen Cultural Precinct featuring aircraft, modern architecture and a sunset

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.

Araluen Cultural Precinct

Activities

Best of Alice Springs

Best of Alice Springs

NZ$294
per adult
Best of Alice Springs
Ballooning at First Light

Early Morning Ballooning in Alice Springs

NZ$411
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Early Morning Ballooning in Alice Springs
Wildflower season

Alice Springs Desert Park General Entry Ticket

NZ$44
per adult
Alice Springs Desert Park General Entry Ticket
West MacDonnell Ranges & Standley Chasm Day Trip from Alice Springs

West MacDonnell Ranges & Standley Chasm Day Trip from Alice Springs

NZ$217
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
West MacDonnell Ranges & Standley Chasm Day Trip from Alice Springs
West MacDonnell Ranges Safari

West MacDonnell Ranges Safari

NZ$143
per adult
West MacDonnell Ranges Safari
Alice Springs to Uluru

Alice Springs to Uluru (Ayers Rock) Coach Transfer

NZ$282
per adult
Alice Springs to Uluru (Ayers Rock) Coach Transfer
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Our pick of the best Desert Springs Hotel Deals

DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs

DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs

4.5 out of 5
82 Barrett Drive, Desert Springs, NT
The price is NZ$172 per night from 17 Oct to 18 Oct
NZ$172
17 Oct - 18 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Alice Springs. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (994 reviews)
"Friendly staff, very clean. Overall a great place to stay"

Reviewed on 5 Sept 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs
Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters by IHG

Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters by IHG

4.5 out of 5
93 Barrett Drive, Desert Springs, NT
The price is NZ$152 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
NZ$152
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Alice Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"The convenience"

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2025

Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters by IHG
Desert Palms Alice Springs

Desert Palms Alice Springs

3.5 out of 5
74 Barrett Drive, Desert Springs, NT
The price is NZ$182 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
NZ$182
2 Oct - 3 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star golf motel in Alice Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (946 reviews)
"Secure property with gated access overnight. Villa clean. Kitchenette could benefit from microwave dishes for heating food in place of pans as there is no hob to use the pans."

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

Desert Palms Alice Springs
Stay at Alice Springs Hotel

Stay at Alice Springs Hotel

3.5 out of 5
11 Leichardt Tce, Alice Springs, NT
The price is NZ$143 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
NZ$143
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Alice Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
7.4/10 Good! (270 reviews)
"The room was clean and the location of the hotel was very convenient. Right near Todd Mall and all the shops."

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2025

Stay at Alice Springs Hotel
Elkira Court Motel

Elkira Court Motel

3.5 out of 5
65 Bath Street, Alice Springs, NT
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$175 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
NZ$175
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Alice Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a conference center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in ...
7.8/10 Good! (574 reviews)
"Room was great. Office staff were good, friendly. I only stayed 2 nights my room got tended to on the 2nd morning but they did not wipe the spa bath out. Which I would have liked to be done, just a wipe as i had a bath and it left a ring around the bath. They did not fill the coffee up either. They ..."

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2025

Elkira Court Motel
Diplomat Hotel Alice Springs

Diplomat Hotel Alice Springs

3.5 out of 5
20 Gregory Terrace, Corner Hartley St and Gregory Terra, Alice Springs, NT
The price is NZ$117 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
NZ$117
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly motel in Alice Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"It suited our needs perfectly."

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2025

Diplomat Hotel Alice Springs
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Other neighbourhoods around Desert Springs

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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.

Mount Johns
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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.

The Gap
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Sadadeen

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Sadadeen and surrounding area, you can visit Todd Mall and Australian Aboriginal Dreamtime Gallery.

Sadadeen
Red Centre featuring tranquil scenes as well as an individual female

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.

Alice Springs CBD
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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.

Gillen
Alice Springs Desert Park which includes a garden and desert views as well as a small group of people

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.

Flynn

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