The Gap
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.
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 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 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.
Araluen Cultural Precinct
See the paintings of Albert Namatjira, view rare footage of Indigenous ceremonies and hear about the people who have shaped Central Australia in this arts center.
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 to Uluru (Ayers Rock) Coach Transfer
Alice Springs Desert Park General Entry Ticket
West MacDonnell Ranges Full Day Tour -Small Group
Uluru, Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon Camping Safari from Ayers Rock
Early Morning Ballooning in Alice Springs
MacDonnell Ranges and Alice Town Highlights Small Group Tour
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Other neighbourhoods around The Gap
Gillen
The restaurants and sporting events are just a few features travelers like about Gillen. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Araluen Arts Centre and Royal Flying Doctor Service are a few top places to visit.
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.
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.
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.
Ciccone
Ciccone is well-liked for its parks and shopping. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Anzac Hill and Todd Mall are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
Sadadeen
When in Sadadeen, you can plan a visit to Todd Mall and Anzac Hill, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.