Larapinta Travel Guide
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 browsing the exhibits at Alice Springs Telegraph Station during your travels in Alice Springs. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
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 Reptile Centre
See some of the Northern Territory’s reptiles including saltwater crocodiles, enormous perentie goannas and desert-adapted thorny devils.
Things to do
West MacDonnell Ranges Half day Tour -Small Group
Alice Town And Country Half Day Sunset Tour - Small Group
West MacDonnell Ranges & Standley Chasm Day Trip from Alice Springs
West and East MacDonnell Ranges Full Day Tour - Small Group
Top hotels in Larapinta
DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs
Room was spacious abd spotkess and the staff were very helpful and pleasant.
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Diplomat Hotel Alice Springs
I asked for ground floor, near pool if possible and quiet. I was allocated room 207. The night was very quiet. The room was spotlessly clean and the bed was extremely comfortable and enjoyed a great nights sleep. Dinner was quick as a flash. The only negative was my not so cold JD RTD for $13.70. ...
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters by IHG
The service and room cleanliness
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Stay at Alice Springs Hotel
A few amenities were amiss when we arrived, but staff and mgmt were quick to rectify things.
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Mercure Alice Springs Resort
The staff was great from check-in to checkout. The buffet breakfast was delicious and there was a variety of fruit. Gotta say, the Prawn Red Curry was FANTASTIC!
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Desert Palms Alice Springs
The room was clean, spacious and comfortable.
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Larapinta
Araluen
Travellers like the museums in Araluen, and Alice Springs Desert Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
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 Australian Aboriginal Dreamtime Gallery and Anzac Hill, a few notable attractions nearby.
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 Royal Flying Doctor Service are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
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.
Stuart
Travellers like the historical sites in Stuart, and Larapinta Trail Trailhead is a top attraction you might want to visit.
