The Gap Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A road curving through a dry, grassy landscape with sparse trees and red rock formations in the background.
A river canyon with red rock cliffs and a small bridge.
A canyon with red rock walls and a clear blue sky.
A calm river reflecting the surrounding landscape, a sandy riverbank, and a red rock formation with sparse vegetation.
A river flowing through a canyon with red rock formations and trees.

Stay near popular The Gap attractions

National Pioneer Women's Hall of Fame

8.8/10 (25 reviews)
You can browse the exhibits at National Pioneer Women's Hall of Fame, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Alice Springs. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
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Activities

West MacDonnell Ranges Half day Tour -Small Group

West MacDonnell Ranges Half day Tour -Small Group

NZ$172
per adult
West MacDonnell Ranges Half day Tour -Small Group
Alice Springs School of the Air Guided Tour Ticket

Alice Springs School of the Air Guided Tour Ticket

NZ$21
per adult
Alice Springs School of the Air Guided Tour Ticket
Small Group Art Centre Tour in Alice Springs with Transport

Small Group Art Centre Tour in Alice Springs with Transport

NZ$105
per adult
Small Group Art Centre Tour in Alice Springs with Transport
Alice Town and Country Half Day Sunset Tour -Small Group

Alice Town and Country Half Day Tour -Small Group

NZ$241
per adult
Alice Town and Country Half Day Tour -Small Group
Alice Town And Country Half Day Sunset Tour - Small Group

Alice Town And Country Half Day Tour - Small Group

NZ$241
per adult
Alice Town And Country Half Day Tour - Small Group
Ballooning at First Light

Early Morning Ballooning in Alice Springs

NZ$476
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Early Morning Ballooning in Alice Springs
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Our pick of the best The Gap Hotel Deals

Quest Alice Springs

Quest Alice Springs

4.5 out of 5
9-10 South Terrace The Gap NT
The price is NZ$191 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
NZ$191
29 Nov - 30 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Alice Springs. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Alice Springs Aquatic & Leisure ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (400 reviews)
"location, staff, was just what the doctor ordered."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2026

Quest Alice Springs
Alice on Todd Apartments

Alice on Todd Apartments

4 out of 5
1-11 Strehlow Street The Gap NT
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$228 per night from 13 Nov to 14 Nov
NZ$228
13 Nov - 14 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Alice Springs. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Lasseters Casino and Alice Springs Aquatic & ...
Alice on Todd Apartments
Greet Hotel Alice Springs

Greet Hotel Alice Springs

3.5 out of 5
20 Gregory Terrace Alice Springs NT
The price is NZ$148 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
NZ$148
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Alice Springs. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Greet Hotel Alice Springs
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$209 per night from 21 Nov to 22 Nov
NZ$209
21 Nov - 22 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Alice Springs. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs
Mantra Alice Springs

Mantra Alice Springs

3.5 out of 5
11 Leichardt Tce Alice Springs NT
The price is NZ$154 per night from 4 Dec to 5 Dec
NZ$154
4 Dec - 5 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Alice Springs. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
7.6/10 Good! (343 reviews)
"Centrally located. Clean room. Tired looking hotel Staff were friendly and helpful"

Reviewed on 1 Nov 2026

Mantra 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$178 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
NZ$178
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Alice Springs. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters by IHG
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Our guide on where to stay in The Gap

Find the best The Gap areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Uluru, a large sandstone monolith in the southern part of the Northern Territory in central Australia.

Desert Springs

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

A man walking towards a sign that reads "SPRINGS".

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.

A sign for Alice Springs School of the Air Visitor Centre with a group of people standing nearby.

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.

A canyon with red rock walls and a calm river reflecting the scenery.

Gillen

Gillen is well liked for its restaurants and sporting events. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Museum of Central Australia and Lasseters Casino are some interesting sights nearby to check out.

A hand holding a corn cob with a larva on it.
Photo by Lauren Bath
Open Photo by Lauren Bath

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 Anzac Hill and Museum of Central Australia, a few notable attractions nearby.

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