The Gap 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.

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.

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.
Things to do

West MacDonnell Ranges Half day Tour -Small Group

Alice Town Highlights & East MacDonnell Ranges Half Day Tour

West MacDonnell Ranges Full Day - Small Group Tour

Alice Town and Country Half Day Tour -Small Group

Early Morning Ballooning in Alice Springs

Alice Springs: Half Day Historical Alice Tour
Top hotels in The Gap

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

Alice on Todd Apartments
"always a comfort knowing that there is a clean pet friendly accomodation when driving in to town from remote community"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026

Stay at Alice Springs Hotel

DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs
"Clean, quiet, safe, comfortable, convenient, and helpful staff."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026

Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters by IHG
"It was great after 6 days long walks"
Reviewed on 14 Jun 2026

Mercure Alice Springs Resort
"Very run down and needs a big upgrade."
Reviewed on 15 Jun 2026
Where to stay in The Gap

Desert Springs
Travellers come to Desert Springs for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Alice Springs Golf Club and Lasseters Casino while you're in town.

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.
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.

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.

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 Araluen Arts Centre are some interesting sights nearby to check out.







