The Gap 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 walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
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.
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.
Activities
West MacDonnell Ranges Half day Tour -Small Group
West MacDonnell Ranges & Standley Chasm Day Trip from Alice Springs
Early Morning Ballooning in Alice Springs
Alice Springs to Uluru (Ayers Rock) Coach Transfer
Our pick of the best The Gap Hotel Deals
Quest Alice Springs
Very well equipped apartment, especially liked having washer and dryer in room. Needs a few more kitchen tools, like paring knife, etc. Two knives were provided but were too large and not sharp. Providing items like salt and pepper would be appreciated. Parking lot was crowded, difficult to maneuver, ...
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Alice on Todd Apartments
Great value for the price. Nice environment, very quiet, kitchenettes are good. Bathroom a bit dated now. Stayed there 13 years ago also. One of Alice's nicest options.
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Queen of the Desert Apartment with Cozy MacDonnell Range view.
2 Bedroom 🛌
The apartment is very conveniently located close to town and tourist attractions, with beautiful views of the Macdonnell Ranges and The Gap. Excellent WiFi, but limited access to streeming chanels. The front of the property, the balcony and the bath tab look uninviting and neglected. The front security ...
Reviewed on 14 Aug 2025
At home in Alice, 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
The house and yard were great and the host was very freindly and sorted out our requests at short notice. Thank you we will stay again
Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025
Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters by IHG
Lots of voice at night time from staff and machines working/ticking constantly
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs
Comfy beds and warm cookies
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around The Gap
Gillen
Gillen is well liked for its restaurants and sporting events. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Royal Flying Doctor Service and Lasseters Casino are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
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.
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.
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.
Alice Springs CBD
If you're spending some time in Alice Springs CBD, Australian Aboriginal Dreamtime Gallery and Todd Mall are top sights worth seeing.
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 Australian Aboriginal Dreamtime Gallery and Anzac Hill, a few notable attractions nearby.
