East Side
Alice Springs
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 exploring the galleries in Alice Springs Telegraph Station during your travels in Alice Springs. While in this relaxing area, you can savor 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
See some of the Northern Territory’s reptiles including saltwater crocodiles, enormous perentie goannas and desert-adapted thorny devils.
Things to do
Alice Springs Desert Park General Entry Ticket
Iconic Alice Springs City Afternoon Tour
Early Morning Ballooning in Alice Springs
West MacDonnell Ranges & Standley Chasm Day Trip from Alice Springs
Alice Town And Country Half Day Sunset Tour - Small Group
West MacDonnell Ranges Day Trip from Alice Springs
Top hotels in East Side
Mercure Alice Springs Resort
Staff are super friendly and helpful. Some of the best in Alice.
Reviewed on Oct 31, 2025
Alice Motor Inn
Property undergoing refurbishment. We were the only people there which was great. Only problem was unable to receive channels on tv, only access was to YouTube.
Reviewed on Aug 8, 2025
Alice Lodge
This hostel is perfect for travellers doing a guided outback tour. You can leave your big luggage there for free and they offer super early breakfast, because the tour operators pick you up early morning usually.
Reviewed on Feb 3, 2018
Diplomat Hotel Alice Springs
Meal was great Room was good too
Reviewed on Sep 27, 2025
Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters by IHG
Good Customer service.
Reviewed on Nov 3, 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs
Good dining options in the hotel
Reviewed on Nov 4, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around East Side
Alice Springs CBD
While visiting Alice Springs CBD, you might make a stop by sights like Todd Mall and Australian Aboriginal Dreamtime Gallery.
Stuart
Travelers like the historic sites in Stuart, and Alice Springs Telegraph Station is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Undoolya
While visiting Undoolya, you might make a stop by sights like Joint Geological-Geophysical Reserve and Alice Springs Telegraph Station Historical Reserve.
Desert Springs
Travelers 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.
Ciccone
Ciccone is well-liked for its parks and shopping. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Todd Mall and Australian Aboriginal Dreamtime Gallery are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
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.
