Larapinta 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

Best of Alice Springs

Best of Alice Springs

฿5,596
per adult
Best of Alice Springs
Wildflower season

Alice Springs Desert Park General Entry Ticket

฿834
per adult
Alice Springs Desert Park General Entry Ticket
Ballooning at First Light

Early Morning Ballooning in Alice Springs

฿7,823
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Early Morning Ballooning in Alice Springs
2 Day Uluru Red Centre Escape from Alice Springs to Ayers Rock

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

฿14,783
per adult
2 Day Uluru Red Centre Escape from Alice Springs to Ayers Rock
West MacDonnell Ranges & Standley Chasm Day Trip from Alice Springs

West MacDonnell Ranges & Standley Chasm Day Trip from Alice Springs

฿4,118
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
West MacDonnell Ranges & Standley Chasm Day Trip from Alice Springs
West MacDonnell Ranges Safari

West MacDonnell Ranges Safari

฿2,724
per adult
West MacDonnell Ranges Safari
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Top hotels in Larapinta

DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs

DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs

4.5 out of 5
82 Barrett Drive, Desert Springs, NT
The price is ฿3,097 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿3,097
per night
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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! (995 reviews)
"Great service. Safe hotel and grounds. Staff goo above and beyond and there's good dining options should you choose to not leave the hotel."

Reviewed on 24 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 ฿3,030 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿3,030
per night
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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. ...
Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters by IHG
Elkira Court Motel

Elkira Court Motel

3.5 out of 5
65 Bath Street, Alice Springs, NT
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,973 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿2,973
per night
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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! (567 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
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 ฿2,350 per night from 10 Sept to 11 Sept
฿2,350
per night
10 Sept - 11 Sept
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
Mercure Alice Springs Resort

Mercure Alice Springs Resort

4.5 out of 5
34 Stott Terrace, East Side, NT
The price is ฿2,527 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
฿2,527
per night
21 Sept - 22 Sept
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. ...
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 ฿3,049 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
฿3,049
per night
2 Sept - 3 Sept
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 Larapinta

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
School of the Air which includes signage as well as a small group of people

Braitling

The restaurants and shopping are a few reasons travellers visit Braitling. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Larapinta Trail Trailhead and Alice Springs Telegraph Station, a few notable attractions nearby.

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Ciccone

The parks and shopping are a few reasons travellers visit Ciccone. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Todd Mall and Australian Aboriginal Dreamtime Gallery, a few notable attractions nearby.

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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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Irlpme

If you're spending some time in Irlpme, Tjoritja-West MacDonnell National Park and Alice Springs Telegraph Station Historical Reserve are top sights worth seeing.

Irlpme
Alice Springs featuring hiking or walking as well as an individual male

Stuart

Travellers like the historical sites in Stuart, and Larapinta Trail Trailhead is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Stuart

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