Ilparpa
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 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.
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.
Things to do
Alice Springs Desert Park General Entry Ticket
West MacDonnell Ranges & Standley Chasm Day Trip from Alice Springs
Early Morning Ballooning in Alice Springs
West MacDonnell Ranges Day Trip from Alice Springs
West MacDonnell Ranges Half day Tour -Small Group
West MacDonnell Ranges Full Day Tour -Small Group
Top hotels in Ilparpa
Diplomat Hotel Alice Springs
I asked for ground floor, near pool if possible and quiet. I was allocated room 207. The night was very quiet. The room was spotlessly clean and the bed was extremely comfortable and enjoyed a great nights sleep. Dinner was quick as a flash. The only negative was my not so cold JD RTD for $13.70. ...
Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs
The professional service of your staff was excellent and made our stay enjoyable. Looking for to the next stay.
Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026
Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters by IHG
The service and room cleanliness
Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026
Stay at Alice Springs Hotel
A few amenities were amiss when we arrived, but staff and mgmt were quick to rectify things.
Reviewed on Jan 31, 2026
Mercure Alice Springs Resort
The staff was great from check-in to checkout. The buffet breakfast was delicious and there was a variety of fruit. Gotta say, the Prawn Red Curry was FANTASTIC!
Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026
Desert Palms Alice Springs
The room was clean, spacious and comfortable.
Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ilparpa
Arumbera
Travelers like the museums in Arumbera, and Road Transport Hall of Fame is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
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 Lasseters Casino are a few top places to visit.
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.
Araluen
Travelers like the museums in Araluen, and Alice Springs Desert Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Kilgariff
Kilgariff is noteworthy for its gardens, and you can plan an outing to Road Transport Hall of Fame and Frontier Camel Farm while you're in town.
