Visit Desert Springs
Popular places to visit
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 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 walkable 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.
Desert Springs Hotel Deals
Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters by IHG
The staff were lovely and super helpful of our requests.
Reviewed on 2025/12/10
DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs
Nice, clean room. Helpful friendly staff.
Reviewed on 2025/11/30
Desert Palms Alice Springs
Great Villa self contained. Swimming pool was awesome. Close to restaurants, town centre
Reviewed on 2025/11/25
Diplomat Hotel Alice Springs
Staff all good, carpet in room would benefit with a deep clean, and security latch on door only had one lock point. Otherwise no concerns.
Reviewed on 2025/11/28
Mercure Alice Springs Resort
Love the grounds and all the trees. And birdlife.
Reviewed on 2025/12/3
Stay at Alice Springs Hotel
Big spacious rooms. Bit dated but clean and comfortable bed. Good Wi-Fi. Kettle and fridge in rooms. Small pool. Central location
Reviewed on 2025/11/25
Other neighborhoods around Desert Springs
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.
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.
Sadadeen
When in Sadadeen, you can plan a visit to Australian Aboriginal Dreamtime Gallery and Anzac Hill, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Alice Springs CBD
While visiting Alice Springs CBD, you might make a stop by sights like Australian Aboriginal Dreamtime Gallery and Todd Mall.
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 Royal Flying Doctor Service 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.
