Burt Plain

Travel Guide

Still culturally significant for the Western Arrernte people, ochre has been collected from here for thousands of years. This can also be used to access Section 8/9 of the Larapinta trail.
Still culturally significant for the Western Arrernte people, ochre has been collected from here for thousands of years.  This can also be used to access Section 8/9 of the Larapinta trail.
Simpsons Gap is one of the most prominent gaps in the West MacDonnell Ranges just 18 kilometres from Alice Springs in the Red Centre of Australia.

Featuring towering cliffs, a permanent waterhole, and opportunities to spot the rare black-footed rock wallabies in the late morning.
The "Ochre Pits" was a cool place to visit on our drive along the Red Centre Way drive, about 100 kilometres from Alice Springs in the Northern Territory of Australia. 

The pits consist of multi-coloured layered rock traditionally used by the aboriginal people for painting and decoration in ceremonies, still used today!
Located in the West MacDonnell Ranges, this beautiful spot has a permanent waterhole and is home to black-footed wallabies and birds.  Easily accessible via a bitumen road, the walk to the waterhole is only about 20 mins.
DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs

DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs

4.5 out of 5
82 Barrett Drive Desert Springs NT
The price is P6,794 per night from Mar 28 to Mar 29
P6,794
P7,474 total
Mar 28 - Mar 29
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Alice Springs. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
The room was ok. The staff was adequate but english was not there first language. The breakfast buffet i had to explain what an over hard egg was. If you went on a tour and wanted to take snacks with you they could not accommodate as they said they did not have a a take licence. For a Hilton franchise ...

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Alice 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 P6,415 per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
P6,415
P7,056 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Alice Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
The room was clean. The accommodation felt a bit dated.

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026

Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters by IHG
Mercure Alice Springs Resort

Mercure Alice Springs Resort

4.5 out of 5
34 Stott Terrace East Side NT
The price is P5,390 per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
P5,390
P5,929 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Alice Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
Very untidy

Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026

Mercure Alice Springs Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Quest Alice Springs

Quest Alice Springs

4.5 out of 5
9-10 South Terrace The Gap NT
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Alice Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Alice Springs Aquatic & ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (386 reviews)
Large 1 bedroom apartment with kitchen & washer & dryer was perfect for our stay. Location in Alice is okay & there was secure parking. Unfortunately Alice is not always the safest location to stay but we did feel safe

Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026

Quest Alice Springs
Vatu Sanctuary

Vatu Sanctuary

2.5 out of 5
18 Knuckey Avenue Braitling NT
Stay at this apartment in Alice Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Anzac Hill and Alice Springs Telegraph Station are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)
Excellent place in Alice Springs
I stayed in a studio which was very spacious and comfortable. It has all modern amenities. Communal areas are great! I specially liked the artwork in the rooms and outside. Overall fantastic place.

Reviewed on Oct 28, 2017

Vatu Sanctuary
The Squeaky Windmill Boutique BnB

The Squeaky Windmill Boutique BnB

2 out of 5
971 Ilparpa Rd White Gums NT
Stay at this campground in Alice Springs. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Ilparpa Swamp Wildlife Protected Area and Kuyunba ...
The Squeaky Windmill Boutique BnB
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Things to do