East Side Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

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Larapinta Trail Trailhead

4.5/5(42 reviews)

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
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Alice Springs Desert Park

4.5/5(61 reviews)

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
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Alice Springs School of the Air

4.5/5(42 reviews)

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
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Alice Springs Golf Club

4.5/5(14 reviews)

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
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Alice Springs Telegraph Station

4.5/5(67 reviews)

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 Telegraph Station
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Anzac Hill

4.5/5(116 reviews)

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.

Anzac Hill

Activities

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Alice Springs Desert Park General Entry Ticket

NZ$42
Per adult
Alice Springs Desert Park General Entry Ticket
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4 Day Red Centre Kings Canyon West MacDonnell from Alice Springs

NZ$1,417
Per adult
4 Day Red Centre Kings Canyon West MacDonnell from Alice Springs
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Best of Alice Springs

NZ$263
Per adult
Best of Alice Springs
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West MacDonnell Ranges Half-Day Private Charter Guided Tour

NZ$1,052
Per adult
West MacDonnell Ranges Half-Day Private Charter Guided Tour
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West MacDonnell Ranges Safari

NZ$128
Per adult
West MacDonnell Ranges Safari
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Alice Springs: Simpsons Gap Sunset Watercolor Painting Class

NZ$188
Per adult
Alice Springs: Simpsons Gap Sunset Watercolor Painting Class
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Our pick of the best East Side Hotel Deals

Alice Motor Inn
Alice Motor Inn
3.5 out of 5
27 Undoolya Rd, East Side, NT
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$115 per night from 8 May to 9 May
NZ$115
per night
8 May - 9 May
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly motel in Alice Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an airport shuttle. Popular attractions Adelaide House and ...
7.2/10 Good! (384 reviews)
"Pleasant staff, reasonably priced. “Bowl” sink too high for washing"

Reviewed on 26 Apr. 2024

Alice Motor Inn
Mercure Alice Springs Resort
Mercure Alice Springs Resort
4.5 out of 5
34 Stott Terrace, East Side, NT
The price is NZ$193 per night from 5 May to 6 May
NZ$193
per night
5 May - 6 May
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Alice Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (996 reviews)
"The restaurant was amazing! The food was so tasty and above average. Lots of choice. The breakfast was nice too. Staff were all very helpful and friendly. Batman was great! The only con - we could not get hot water to have a shower. Maybe we picked a popular time in the morning but the whole time ..."

Reviewed on 18 Apr. 2024

Mercure Alice Springs Resort
Kathys Place Bed and Breakfast
Kathys Place Bed and Breakfast
3 out of 5
4 Cassia Court, East Side, NT
The price is NZ$156 per night from 13 May to 14 May
NZ$156
per night
13 May - 14 May
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly B&B in Alice Springs. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Adelaide House and Anzac Hill ...
9/10 Wonderful! (65 reviews)
"We stayed just for one night . It's a quiet place. Lots of good books to read. Kathy gave us good cooked breakfast early, by 7 am."

Reviewed on 4 Feb. 2024

Kathys Place Bed and Breakfast
Alice Lodge Backpackers
Alice Lodge Backpackers
2 out of 5
4 Mueller Street, East Side, NT
Stay at this hostel in Alice Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an airport shuttle. Popular attractions Adelaide House and Mbantua Fine Art Gallery ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (7 reviews)
Perfect for outback
"This hostel is perfect for travellers doing a guided outback tour. You can leave your big luggage there for free and they offer super early breakfast, because the tour operators pick you up early morning usually."

Reviewed on 3 Feb. 2018

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Alice Lodge Backpackers
Diplomat Motel Alice Springs
Diplomat Motel Alice Springs
3.5 out of 5
20 Gregory Terrace, Corner Hartley St and Gregory Terra, Alice Springs, NT
The price is NZ$131 per night from 26 May to 27 May
NZ$131
per night
26 May - 27 May
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly motel in Alice Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (999 reviews)
"Great spot in the centre of Alice Springs. Great restaurants and bar on site. In the middle of the town"

Reviewed on 8 Apr. 2024

Diplomat Motel Alice Springs
Elkira Court Motel
Elkira Court Motel
3.5 out of 5
65 Bath Street, Alice Springs, NT
The price is NZ$141 per night from 13 May to 14 May
NZ$141
per night
13 May - 14 May
Stay at this motel in Alice Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a conference center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (441 reviews)
"The room was clean and had the basic setup for what I needed to enjoy a few days in town. The staff were really helpful and kind. It's centrally located and a quick walk to everywhere I needed (Todd Mall, car rental, supermarkets)."

Reviewed on 28 Apr. 2024

Elkira Court Motel
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Other neighbourhoods around East Side

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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 Alice Springs Golf Club.

Sadadeen
Alice Springs featuring hiking or walking as well as an individual male

Stuart

Travellers like the historical sites in Stuart, and Larapinta Trail Trailhead is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Stuart
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Undoolya

While visiting Undoolya, you might make a stop by sights like Joint Geological-Geophysical Reserve and Alice Springs Telegraph Station Historical Reserve.

Undoolya
Alice Springs featuring golf and tranquil scenes as well as a small group of people

Desert Springs

Travellers come to Desert Springs for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Alice Springs Golf Club and Lasseters Casino while you're in town.

Desert Springs
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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.

Ciccone
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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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