Ilparpa Travel Guide

Alice Springs

Popular places to visit

Alice Springs Desert Park which includes signage and desert views

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 Desert Park
School of the Air showing heritage elements

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 School of the Air
Alice Springs showing a lake or waterhole as well as an individual male

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.

Larapinta Trail Trailhead
Alice Springs Reptile Centre

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 Reptile Centre
Alice Springs featuring golf and tranquil scenes as well as a small group of people

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 Golf Club
Araluen Cultural Precinct which includes aircraft, a sunset and modern architecture

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.

Araluen Cultural Precinct

Things to do

Alice Springs to Uluru

Alice Springs to Uluru (Ayers Rock) Coach Transfer

฿5,351
per adult
Alice Springs to Uluru (Ayers Rock) Coach Transfer
2 Day Uluru Red Centre Escape from Alice Springs to Ayers Rock

2 Day Uluru Red Centre Escape from Alice Springs to Ayers Rock

฿14,732
per adult
2 Day Uluru Red Centre Escape from Alice Springs to Ayers Rock
Uluru, Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon Camping Safari from Ayers Rock

Uluru, Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon Camping Safari from Ayers Rock

฿20,941
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Uluru, Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon Camping Safari from Ayers Rock
Wildflower season

Alice Springs Desert Park General Entry Ticket

฿831
per adult
Alice Springs Desert Park General Entry Ticket
West MacDonnell Ranges & Standley Chasm Day Trip from Alice Springs

West MacDonnell Ranges & Standley Chasm Day Trip from Alice Springs

฿4,104
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
West MacDonnell Ranges & Standley Chasm Day Trip from Alice Springs
Ballooning at First Light

Early Morning Ballooning in Alice Springs

฿7,796
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Early Morning Ballooning in Alice Springs
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Top hotels in Ilparpa

DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs

DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs

4.5 out of 5
82 Barrett Drive, Desert Springs, NT
The price is ฿3,135 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿3,135
฿3,449 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Alice Springs. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (993 reviews)
"Great restaurant, comfortable room, nice facilities, hot tub is a bit small, not so easy to get to rooms from the main reception area"

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs
Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters by IHG

Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters by IHG

4.5 out of 5
93 Barrett Drive, Desert Springs, NT
The price is ฿2,895 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿2,895
฿3,185 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Alice Springs. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (999 reviews)
"The hotel staff provided amazing customer service. Also excellent food at the restaurants!!"

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters by IHG
Diplomat Hotel Alice Springs

Diplomat Hotel Alice Springs

3.5 out of 5
20 Gregory Terrace, Corner Hartley St and Gregory Terra, Alice Springs, NT
The price is ฿2,338 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
฿2,338
฿2,571 total
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly motel in Alice Springs. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"i wood recommend diplomat motel Alice spring to Eney one"

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2025

Diplomat Hotel Alice Springs
Elkira Court Motel

Elkira Court Motel

3.5 out of 5
65 Bath Street, Alice Springs, NT
The price is ฿2,957 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿2,957
฿3,252 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Alice Springs. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a conference centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in ...
7.8/10 Good! (565 reviews)
"I didn't like how the second carpark was not accessible without the help of the staff to open it. That being said, the staff were very helpful in opening it. The price was good and the spacious and well fitted. Will stay there again."

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

Elkira Court Motel
Mercure Alice Springs Resort

Mercure Alice Springs Resort

4.5 out of 5
34 Stott Terrace, East Side, NT
The price is ฿2,513 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
฿2,513
฿2,765 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Alice Springs. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (997 reviews)
"The restaurant was amazing. We had a wonderful stay. Thank you."

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025

Mercure Alice Springs Resort
Stay at Alice Springs Hotel

Stay at Alice Springs Hotel

3.5 out of 5
11 Leichardt Tce, Alice Springs, NT
The price is ฿2,880 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
฿2,880
฿3,168 total
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Alice Springs. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (265 reviews)
"Stay at Alice is right in the Centre of CBD with easy access to the Mall where most of shops & galleries are. I found it quiet and comfortable. Great choice of restaurants & pubs in and around the Mall. Airport bus drop off to and from airport. Highly recommend."

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Ilparpa

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Arumbera

Travellers like the museums in Arumbera, and Road Transport Hall of Fame is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Arumbera
Alice Springs Desert Park featuring a park and desert views as well as a small group of people

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.

Flynn
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Gillen

Gillen is well liked for its restaurants and sporting events. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Araluen Cultural Precinct and Museum of Central Australia are some interesting sights nearby to check out.

Gillen
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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.

The Gap
Araluen Cultural Precinct which includes aircraft, a sunset and modern architecture

Araluen

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

Araluen
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Kilgariff

Visitors to Kilgariff appreciate its gardens. A visit to Road Transport Hall of Fame and Frontier Camel Farm might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.

Kilgariff

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