Larapinta Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit

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 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.

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.
Activities

Alice Springs to Uluru (Ayers Rock) Coach Transfer

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
Our pick of the best Larapinta Hotel Deals

Diplomat Hotel Alice Springs
Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025

Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters by IHG
Reviewed on 3 Jul. 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs
Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025

Stay at Alice Springs Hotel
Reviewed on 18 Jun. 2025

Elkira Court Motel
Reviewed on 17 Jul. 2025

Mercure Alice Springs Resort
Reviewed on 1 Jul. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Larapinta

Araluen
Travellers like the museums in Araluen, and Alice Springs Desert Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Braitling
The restaurants and shopping are a few reasons travellers visit Braitling. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Larapinta Trail Trailhead and Alice Springs Telegraph Station, a few notable attractions nearby.

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.

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.

Irlpme
If you're spending some time in Irlpme, Tjoritja-West MacDonnell National Park and Alice Springs Telegraph Station Historical Reserve are top sights worth seeing.

Stuart
Travellers like the historical sites in Stuart, and Alice Springs Telegraph Station is a top attraction you might want to visit.