Ross
Alice Springs
Popular places to visit
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 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.
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
Alice Springs School of the Air Guided Tour Ticket
Top hotels in Ross
Discovery Parks - Alice Springs
good place to stay
Reviewed on Nov 28, 2025
Heavitree Gap Outback Lodge
THE " Heavitree Gap Outback Lodge " was just such a refreshing place to stay at minimal cost. The staff at reception "LESLIE AND PAGE were so helpful and refreshingly honest in their attitude towards customers and their respective jobs. The cleaning and room preparation was excellent and the cleaning ...
Reviewed on Sep 25, 2014
Big4 Macdonnell Range Holiday Park
DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs
Excellent staff, the rooms were spacious and clean, a close walk to the casino for lunch. The grounds are beautiful and the poolis A+
Reviewed on Feb 20, 2026
Stay at Alice Springs Hotel
Yes. Very clean, spacious, and centrally located. Staff was excellent and helpful.
Reviewed on Feb 10, 2026
Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters by IHG
Clean room, very nice pool area
Reviewed on Feb 11, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ross
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.
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.
Connellan
Visitors to Connellan enjoy its gardens, and if you want to do some exploring, Chambers Pillar is worth a stop.
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.
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.
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.
