Araluen Travel Guide
Alice Springs
Popular places to visit
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 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 Reptile Centre
See some of the Northern Territory’s reptiles including saltwater crocodiles, enormous perentie goannas and desert-adapted thorny devils.
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.
Things to do
Iconic Alice Springs City Afternoon Tour
West MacDonnell Ranges Half day Tour -Small Group
West MacDonnell Ranges & Standley Chasm Day Trip from Alice Springs
Alice Town And Country Half Day Sunset Tour - Small Group
Alice Town and Country Half Day Sunset Tour -Small Group
Top hotels in Araluen
Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters by IHG
Good Customer service.
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs
Good dining options in the hotel
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
Stay at Alice Springs Hotel
Good price central
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Mercure Alice Springs Resort
Staff are super friendly and helpful. Some of the best in Alice.
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Elkira Court Motel
good
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025
Quest Alice Springs
Our room was small and basic. Just a small thing but there was nowhere to drain dishes after washing.
Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Araluen
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.
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.
Larapinta
While Larapinta isn't home to many top sights, Alice Springs Desert Park and Australian Aboriginal Dreamtime Gallery are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
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.
Alice Springs CBD
If you're spending some time in Alice Springs CBD, Todd Mall and Australian Aboriginal Dreamtime Gallery are top sights worth seeing.
