Ross
Alice Springs
Popular places to visit
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
Things to do
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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 Ross
![Discovery Parks - Alice Springs](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9625400/9625312/36e730e6_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 6, 2025
![Heavitree Gap Outback Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/120000/118700/118700/1a30c985_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Sep 25, 2014
![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
![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
![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
Other neighbourhoods around Ross
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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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Kilgariff
Kilgariff is noteworthy for its gardens, and you can plan an outing to Frontier Camel Farm and Lasseters Casino while you're in town.
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Connellan
Visitors to Connellan enjoy its gardens, and if you want to do some exploring, Chambers Pillar is worth a stop.
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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.
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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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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.