East Side
Alice Springs
Popular places to visit

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 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 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.

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

Early Morning Ballooning in Alice Springs

Uluru, Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon Camping Safari from Ayers Rock

Alice Springs to Uluru (Ayers Rock) Coach Transfer

West MacDonnell Ranges Full Day Tour -Small Group

Alice Springs Desert Park General Entry Ticket

4 Day Red Centre Kings Canyon West MacDonnell from Alice Springs
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Other neighbourhoods around East Side

Sadadeen
When in Sadadeen, you can plan a visit to Todd Mall and Australian Aboriginal Dreamtime Gallery, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Stuart
Travelers like the historic sites in Stuart, and Larapinta Trail Trailhead is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Undoolya
While visiting Undoolya, you might make a stop by sights like Joint Geological-Geophysical Reserve and Alice Springs Telegraph Station Historical Reserve.

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.

Ciccone
Ciccone is well-liked for its parks and shopping. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Todd Mall and Australian Aboriginal Dreamtime Gallery are some interesting sights nearby to check out.

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.