Stuart Travel Guide
Alice Springs
Popular places to visit
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 walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
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.
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
Alice Town and Country Half Day Sunset Tour -Small Group
West MacDonnell Ranges & Standley Chasm Day Trip from Alice Springs
East MacDonnell Ranges Half day Tour -Small Group
Top hotels in Stuart
Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters by IHG
Comfortable room, lovely pool area for a hot summers afternoon. Breakfast was great.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Diplomat Hotel Alice Springs
Everything was good
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs
The greeting from the reception staff was amazing after a long drive
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Stay at Alice Springs Hotel
Big spacious rooms. Bit dated but clean and comfortable bed. Good Wi-Fi. Kettle and fridge in rooms. Small pool. Central location
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
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
Great Villa self contained. Swimming pool was awesome. Close to restaurants, town centre
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Stuart
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 Todd Mall and Anzac Hill, a few notable attractions nearby.
East Side
Travellers come to East Side for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Alice Springs Telegraph Station Historical Reserve and Joint Geological-Geophysical Reserve while you're in town.
Alice Springs CBD
If you're spending some time in Alice Springs CBD, Todd Mall and Adelaide House are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Sadadeen
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Sadadeen and surrounding area, you can visit Todd Mall and Alice Springs Golf Club.
