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.
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.
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 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 Reptile Centre
See some of the Northern Territory’s reptiles including saltwater crocodiles, enormous perentie goannas and desert-adapted thorny devils.
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.
Things to do
Alice Springs to Uluru (Ayers Rock) Coach Transfer
Early Morning Ballooning in Alice Springs
4 Day Red Centre Kings Canyon West MacDonnell from Alice Springs
Uluru, Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon Camping Safari from Ayers Rock
Top hotels in East Side
Mercure Alice Springs Resort
Reviewed on Jul 1, 2025
Alice Motor Inn
Reviewed on Jun 24, 2025
Alice Lodge
Reviewed on Feb 3, 2018
Diplomat Hotel Alice Springs
Reviewed on Jul 16, 2025
Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters by IHG
Reviewed on Jul 20, 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs
Reviewed on Jul 13, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around East Side
Sadadeen
When in Sadadeen, you can plan a visit to Todd Mall and Australian Aboriginal Dreamtime Gallery, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Stuart
Travelers like the historic sites in Stuart, and Larapinta Trail Trailhead 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 Heritage Walk while you're exploring the area.