Desert Springs

Alice Springs

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Popular places to visit

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

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.

Alice Springs Golf Club
Alice Springs Desert Park which includes signage and desert views

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 Desert Park
School of the Air featuring heritage elements

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 School of the Air
Alice Springs which includes a lake or waterhole as well as an individual male

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.

Larapinta Trail Trailhead
Alice Springs Reptile Centre

Alice Springs Reptile Centre

See some of the Northern Territory’s reptiles including saltwater crocodiles, enormous perentie goannas and desert-adapted thorny devils.

Alice Springs Reptile Centre
Araluen Cultural Precinct featuring aircraft, modern architecture and a sunset

Araluen Cultural Precinct

See the paintings of Albert Namatjira, view rare footage of Indigenous ceremonies and hear about the people who have shaped Central Australia in this arts center.

Araluen Cultural Precinct

Things to do

Best of Alice Springs

Best of Alice Springs

P9,948
per adult
Best of Alice Springs
Ballooning at First Light

Early Morning Ballooning in Alice Springs

P13,906
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Early Morning Ballooning in Alice Springs
Wildflower season

Alice Springs Desert Park General Entry Ticket

P1,483
per adult
Alice Springs Desert Park General Entry Ticket
West MacDonnell Ranges & Standley Chasm Day Trip from Alice Springs

West MacDonnell Ranges & Standley Chasm Day Trip from Alice Springs

P7,320
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
West MacDonnell Ranges & Standley Chasm Day Trip from Alice Springs
West MacDonnell Ranges Safari

West MacDonnell Ranges Safari

P4,842
per adult
West MacDonnell Ranges Safari
Uluru, Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon Camping Safari from Ayers Rock

Uluru, Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon Camping Safari from Ayers Rock

P37,350
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Uluru, Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon Camping Safari from Ayers Rock
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Top hotels in Desert 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 P4,669 per night from Oct 18 to Oct 19
P4,669
P5,135 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Alice Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (999 reviews)
"Noisy inconsiderate neighbours one night. Otherwise everything was excellent & really enjoyed our stay there."

Reviewed on Sep 22, 2025

Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters by IHG
DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs

DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs

4.5 out of 5
82 Barrett Drive, Desert Springs, NT
The price is P5,291 per night from Oct 11 to Oct 12
P5,291
P5,820 total
Oct 11 - Oct 12
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Alice Springs. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (996 reviews)
"Beautiful. Had a very relaxing stay. Be careful of golf balls from the driving range if you have mountain view. A few close calls while sitting on the balcony!"

Reviewed on Sep 28, 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs
Desert Palms Alice Springs

Desert Palms Alice Springs

3.5 out of 5
74 Barrett Drive, Desert Springs, NT
The price is P6,225 per night from Oct 2 to Oct 3
P6,225
P6,847 total
Oct 2 - Oct 3
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star golf motel in Alice Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (949 reviews)
"It’s lovely and peaceful there."

Reviewed on Sep 24, 2025

Desert Palms Alice Springs
Stay at Alice Springs Hotel

Stay at Alice Springs Hotel

3.5 out of 5
11 Leichardt Tce, Alice Springs, NT
The price is P4,380 per night from Oct 4 to Oct 5
P4,380
P4,817 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Alice Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
7.4/10 Good! (270 reviews)
"The room was clean and the location of the hotel was very convenient. Right near Todd Mall and all the shops."

Reviewed on Sep 13, 2025

Stay at Alice Springs Hotel
Diplomat Hotel Alice Springs

Diplomat Hotel Alice Springs

3.5 out of 5
20 Gregory Terrace, Corner Hartley St and Gregory Terra, Alice Springs, NT
The price is P3,519 per night from Oct 20 to Oct 21
P3,519
P3,870 total
Oct 20 - Oct 21
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly motel in Alice Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Very central, economical, good value"

Reviewed on Sep 23, 2025

Diplomat Hotel Alice Springs
Elkira Court Motel

Elkira Court Motel

3.5 out of 5
65 Bath Street, Alice Springs, NT
The price is P5,706 per night from Oct 7 to Oct 8
P5,706
P6,277 total
Oct 7 - Oct 8
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Alice Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a conference center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in ...
7.8/10 Good! (575 reviews)
"Room was great. Office staff were good, friendly. I only stayed 2 nights my room got tended to on the 2nd morning but they did not wipe the spa bath out. Which I would have liked to be done, just a wipe as i had a bath and it left a ring around the bath. They did not fill the coffee up either. They ..."

Reviewed on Sep 12, 2025

Elkira Court Motel
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Other neighbourhoods around Desert Springs

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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.

Mount Johns
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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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Sadadeen

When in Sadadeen, you can plan a visit to Todd Mall and Australian Aboriginal Dreamtime Gallery, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Sadadeen
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Alice Springs CBD

While visiting Alice Springs CBD, you might make a stop by sights like Todd Mall and Australian Aboriginal Dreamtime Gallery.

Alice Springs CBD
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Gillen

The restaurants and sporting events are just a few features travelers like about Gillen. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Araluen Cultural Precinct and Museum of Central Australia are a few top places to visit.

Gillen
Alice Springs Desert Park which includes desert views and a garden as well as a small group of people

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.

Flynn

Desert Springs