Kilgariff Travel Guide
Alice Springs
Popular places to visit

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 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 walkable 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
Top hotels in Kilgariff

DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs
Great
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

Stay at Alice Springs Hotel
This hotel is in city center. No sleep at all due to fights with aborigines both in hotel and on the street. I do not recommend single women stay here. Dangerous to go out of hotel. Stay near the Hilton or Crowne hotels for safer accommodations.
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters by IHG
Love the layout of the room nice a clean and close parking. Also enjoyed a swim in the pool
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

Diplomat Hotel Alice Springs
Close to a lot of eateries.
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

Mercure Alice Springs Resort

Elkira Court Motel
Other neighbourhoods around Kilgariff

Connellan
Visitors to Connellan enjoy its gardens, and if you want to do some exploring, Chambers Pillar is worth a stop.

Ross
You'll enjoy the restaurants and sporting events in Ross. You might want to make time for a stop at Frontier Camel Farm or Yeperenye-Emily and Jessie Gaps Nature Park.

Mount Johns
Mount Johns is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Heavitree Gap and Yeperenye-Emily and Jessie Gaps Nature Park.

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.

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.

The Gap
Unique features of The Gap include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by National Pioneer Women's Hall of Fame or Alice Springs Aquatic & Leisure Centre while you're exploring the area.




