East Side
Alice Springs
Popular places to visit
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.
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 Reptile Centre
See some of the Northern Territory’s reptiles including saltwater crocodiles, enormous perentie goannas and desert-adapted thorny devils.
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.
Things to do
Alice Springs Desert Park General Entry Ticket
West MacDonnell Ranges & Standley Chasm Day Trip from Alice Springs
West MacDonnell Ranges Day Trip from Alice Springs
Early Morning Ballooning in Alice Springs
West MacDonnell Ranges Half day Tour -Small Group
West MacDonnell Ranges Full Day Tour -Small Group
Top hotels in East Side
Mercure Alice Springs Resort
Alice Motor Inn
Property undergoing refurbishment. We were the only people there which was great. Only problem was unable to receive channels on tv, only access was to YouTube.
Reviewed on Aug 8, 2025
Alice Lodge
This hostel is perfect for travellers doing a guided outback tour. You can leave your big luggage there for free and they offer super early breakfast, because the tour operators pick you up early morning usually.
Reviewed on Feb 3, 2018
DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs
Room was very spacious & comfy.
Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026
Stay at Alice Springs Hotel
For the price this is an excellent place. The staff is nice, the bed comfortable and the bathroom clean.
Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026
Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters by IHG
Booked a room in Block 5, the newest rooms. Lift was out of service, had to use fire stairs. Hallways were filthy on L1 and L2, rubbish, leaf litter etc. Room stank like sewer. Access to gym is good, nice pool but overall, poor standard.
Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026
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.
Alice Springs CBD
While visiting Alice Springs CBD, you might make a stop by sights like Todd Mall and Australian Aboriginal Dreamtime Gallery.
Stuart
Travelers like the historic sites in Stuart, and Alice Springs Telegraph Station is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Desert Springs
Travelers come to Desert Springs for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Lasseters Casino and Alice Springs Golf Club 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 Royal Flying Doctor Service or Alice Springs Transport Heritage Centre while you're exploring the area.
