Ross 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.
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 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 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.
Anzac Hill
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.
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
Iconic Alice Springs City Afternoon Tour
Alice Springs School of the Air Guided Tour Ticket
West MacDonnell Ranges Half day Tour -Small Group
4 Day Red Centre Kings Canyon West MacDonnell from Alice Springs
Alice Town and Country Half Day Sunset Tour -Small Group
Our pick of the best Ross Hotel Deals
Discovery Parks - Alice Springs
Friendly staff.
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Heavitree Gap Outback Lodge
THE " Heavitree Gap Outback Lodge " was just such a refreshing place to stay at minimal cost. The staff at reception "LESLIE AND PAGE were so helpful and refreshingly honest in their attitude towards customers and their respective jobs. The cleaning and room preparation was excellent and the cleaning ...
Reviewed on 25 Sept 2014
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Diplomat Hotel Alice Springs
Meal was great Room was good too
Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025
Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters by IHG
Good Customer service.
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs
Room was perfect. We wanted a mountain view and front desk clerk moved us based on our request. Nice hotel with good amenities.
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Ross
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.
Kilgariff
Visitors to Kilgariff appreciate its gardens. A visit to Road Transport Hall of Fame and Frontier Camel Farm might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.
Connellan
Visitors to Connellan enjoy its gardens, and if you want to do some exploring, Chambers Pillar is worth a stop.
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.
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.
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.
