Visit Desert Springs
Popular places to visit
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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 which includes signage and desert views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/53000/53315-Alice-Springs-Desert-Park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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 which includes a lake or waterhole as well as an individual male](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/53000/53380-Larapinta-Trail.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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.
![School of the Air featuring heritage elements](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/160000/160330-School-Of-The-Air.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
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 Reptile Centre](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/53000/53352-Alice-Springs-Reptile-Centre.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Alice Springs Reptile Centre
See some of the Northern Territory’s reptiles including saltwater crocodiles, enormous perentie goannas and desert-adapted thorny devils.
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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.
Things to do
![Alice Springs to Uluru](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1402237/9d046df0-cfe5-42f6-9380-19b4cb2254f6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Alice Springs to Uluru (Ayers Rock) Coach Transfer
![West MacDonnell Ranges Full Day Tour -Small Group](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47604837/2a5a4ce4-32ef-4c70-bbfc-9fe86d352bc1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
West MacDonnell Ranges Full Day Tour -Small Group
![Uluru, Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon Camping Safari from Ayers Rock](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46881078/a7d3a451-a385-4ebd-a131-8e1858897f95.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Uluru, Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon Camping Safari from Ayers Rock
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Alice Springs Desert Park General Entry Ticket
![Alice Town Highlights and MacDonnell Ranges Full-Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46054076/7075ad3d-8ba8-4a3e-9fbb-bdaf8a48b8ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
MacDonnell Ranges and Alice Town Highlights Small Group Tour
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Early Morning Ballooning in Alice Springs
Top hotels in Desert Springs
![Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters, an IHG Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1050000/1047900/1047826/12cd8d69_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 4, 2025
![DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19400/19344/393a278b_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 6, 2025
![Desert Palms Alice Springs](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2100000/2097700/2097609/a573a3e5_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 3, 2025
![Diplomat Motel Alice Springs](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/130000/120200/120131/26ec2815_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Jan 11, 2025
![Mercure Alice Springs Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/550000/546100/546080/27d0c6b1_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 14, 2025
![Quest Alice Springs](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1780000/1774600/1774533/0ef02c4a_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Nov 17, 2024
Other neighbourhoods around Desert Springs
![Yeperenye-Emily and Jessie Gaps Nature Park showing desert views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/513000/513343-alice-springs.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
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.
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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.
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Sadadeen
When in Sadadeen, you can plan a visit to Australian Aboriginal Dreamtime Gallery and Alice Springs Golf Club, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
![I'm in the Northern Territory working with Travel Freedom on two tours; Mulgas Adventures and Emu Run Experiences. Both have been fun and affordable products that showcase the best of this destination quickly and affordably. Our guide Chris has been one of many guides I've had in this part of the world but he's shown me heaps of new spots, taught me things I didn't know AND he dug up witchetty grubs for those brave enough to try them! 😱😱😱](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/df205def57844135e3fcb502111a7166.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
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.
![Alice Springs Desert Park which includes a garden and desert views as well as a small group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/53000/53314-Alice-Springs-Desert-Park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
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.
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East Side
Travelers come to East Side for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Alice Springs Telegraph Station Historical Reserve and Joint Geological-Geophysical Reserve while you're in town.