Gillen 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.
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 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.
Anzac Hill
Arrive at this lookout point at sunset to see Alice Springs as you’ve never seen it before, spread out far below against the pinks and reds of the evening sky.
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
West MacDonnell Ranges Half day Tour -Small Group
Alice Town and Country Half Day Tour -Small Group
East MacDonnell Ranges & Alice Town Highlights Half Day Tour
West MacDonnell Ranges Full Day - Small Group Tour
Early Morning Ballooning in Alice Springs
Top hotels in Gillen
Diplomat Hotel Alice Springs
We stayed 2 nights, older hotel, good location There were a few insects in the room and bathroom The tub itself did not appear to have been actually cleaned in several months, it was a soaker tub, but I didn't even want to step in so no way would I use it as a bathtub The attached bar Uncle's was ...
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs
My wife suffers from allergies we asked for a airfilter and were told my manager on desk not part of our service. Paid $240 / night for 7 nights and not one commentary breakfast. Asked to clean very dirty air-conditioning vents. They would look into it. Have stayed 4 times over the years but might ...
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Quest Alice Springs
The room was with out a garden and very shadow. The foto you showed on you booking page looks very different.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Elkira Court Motel
We arrived shortly after 5pm and I called the number at the reception. The guy came past me no word got the envelope from a Tresor and passed it to me no explanation where the room is nothing. Almost said sorry for disturbing him. The room is spacious but in a lousy condition (toilet was leaking/ ...
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Stay at Alice Springs Hotel
reception staff was excellent. Room was clean and comfortable. The patio was great. Not the best neighborhood but safe for daytime and close to grocery store and shopping. Easy pickup for excursions.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Mercure Alice Springs Resort
Dirty bathroom area floor hole in the ceiling above shower. Leaking toilet. Resurant food good room service burger great. Drinks great . Great big room . Would stay again
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Gillen
The Gap
Unique features of The Gap include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by Alice Springs Aquatic & Leisure Centre or Alice Springs Transport Heritage Centre while you're exploring the area.
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.
Araluen
Travellers like the museums in Araluen, and Alice Springs Desert Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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 Anzac Hill and Australian Aboriginal Dreamtime Gallery, a few notable attractions nearby.
Alice Springs CBD
If you're spending some time in Alice Springs CBD, Australian Aboriginal Dreamtime Gallery and Todd Mall are top sights worth seeing.
Desert Springs
Travellers come to Desert Springs for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Lasseters Casino and Alice Springs Golf Club while you're in town.
