The Gap
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.
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
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 The Gap
Alice on Todd Apartments
Big apartment with everything you need. Love the pet friendly court yard and cleanliness.
Reviewed on Jan 3, 2026
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 Dec 20, 2025
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
Clean room, very nice pool area
Reviewed on Feb 11, 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
Other neighbourhoods around The Gap
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.
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
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.
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
While visiting Alice Springs CBD, you might make a stop by sights like Australian Aboriginal Dreamtime Gallery and Todd Mall.
Ciccone
Ciccone is well-liked for its parks and shopping. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Australian Aboriginal Dreamtime Gallery and Anzac Hill are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
