Larapinta
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 walkable area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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 Reptile Centre
See some of the Northern Territory’s reptiles including saltwater crocodiles, enormous perentie goannas and desert-adapted thorny devils.
Things to do

Alice Springs Desert Park General Entry Ticket

Early Morning Ballooning in Alice Springs

West MacDonnell Ranges Day Trip from Alice Springs

West MacDonnell Ranges Half day Tour -Small Group

Alice Springs School of the Air Guided Tour Ticket
Top hotels in Larapinta

DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs
Great
Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026

Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters by IHG
Love the layout of the room nice a clean and close parking. Also enjoyed a swim in the pool
Reviewed on Mar 12, 2026

Mercure Alice Springs Resort
The lighting options in the room were very limited and we couldn't work out how to put the bathroom light on without also having the bedroom light on.
Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026

Elkira Court Motel

Desert Palms Alice Springs
The room was clean, spacious and comfortable.
Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026

Alice on Todd Apartments
Nice apartment, floor could have been cleaner, lovely comfy bed and plenty of equipment etc. pool was closed due to flooding which was disappointing but obviously couldn’t be helped.
Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Larapinta

Araluen
Travelers like the museums in Araluen, and Alice Springs Desert Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Braitling
The restaurants and shopping are just a few features travelers like about Braitling. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Larapinta Trail Trailhead and Alice Springs Telegraph Station are a few top places to visit.

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.

Gillen
The restaurants and sporting events are just a few features travelers like about Gillen. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Museum of Central Australia and National Pioneer Women's Hall of Fame are a few top places to visit.

Irlpme
While visiting Irlpme, you might make a stop by sights like Tjoritja-West MacDonnell National Park and Alice Springs Telegraph Station Historical Reserve.

Stuart
Travelers like the historic sites in Stuart, and Alice Springs Telegraph Station is a top attraction you might want to visit.

