Araluen Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Popular places to visit

Araluen Cultural Precinct featuring aircraft, modern architecture and a sunset

Araluen Cultural Precinct

Explore this fantastic group of museums and galleries to experience the unique history, art and indigenous culture of the Alice Springs region.

Araluen Cultural Precinct
Alice Springs Desert Park showing desert views and signage

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 Desert Park
School of the Air which includes heritage elements

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 School of the Air
Alice Springs which includes a lake or waterhole as well as an individual male

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.

Larapinta Trail Trailhead
Alice Springs Reptile Centre

Alice Springs Reptile Centre

Discover a world of crocodiles, lizards and snakes in this fascinating eco-tourism attraction, where you can see some of Australia’s most famous animals.

Alice Springs Reptile Centre
Alice Springs which includes golf and tranquil scenes as well as a small group of people

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 Golf Club

Activities

Wildflower season

Alice Springs Desert Park General Entry Ticket

AU$40
per adult
Alice Springs Desert Park General Entry Ticket
City Afternoon Tour

Iconic Alice Springs City Afternoon Tour

AU$179
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Iconic Alice Springs City Afternoon Tour
West MacDonnell Ranges Half day Tour -Small Group

West MacDonnell Ranges Half day Tour -Small Group

AU$149
per adult
West MacDonnell Ranges Half day Tour -Small Group
Art Centre Tour in Alice Springs

Art Centre Tour in Alice Springs

AU$75
per adult
Art Centre Tour in Alice Springs
Alice Town and Country Half Day Sunset Tour -Small Group

Alice Town and Country Half Day Sunset Tour -Small Group

AU$195
per adult
Alice Town and Country Half Day Sunset Tour -Small Group
Skip the Line: Alice Springs School of the Air Guided Tour Ticket

Alice Springs School of the Air Guided Tour Ticket

AU$17
per adult
Alice Springs School of the Air Guided Tour Ticket
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Our pick of the best Araluen Hotel Deals

Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters by IHG

Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters by IHG

4.5 out of 5
93 Barrett Drive, Desert Springs, NT
The price is AU$135 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
AU$135
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Alice Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (999 reviews)
"Noisy inconsiderate neighbours one night. Otherwise everything was excellent & really enjoyed our stay there."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters by IHG
DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs

DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs

4.5 out of 5
82 Barrett Drive, Desert Springs, NT
The price is AU$153 per night from 17 Oct to 18 Oct
AU$153
17 Oct - 18 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Alice Springs. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (996 reviews)
"Beautiful. Had a very relaxing stay. Be careful of golf balls from the driving range if you have mountain view. A few close calls while sitting on the balcony!"

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs
Stay at Alice Springs Hotel

Stay at Alice Springs Hotel

3.5 out of 5
11 Leichardt Tce, Alice Springs, NT
The price is AU$127 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$127
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Alice Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
7.4/10 Good! (270 reviews)
"The room was clean and the location of the hotel was very convenient. Right near Todd Mall and all the shops."

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2025

Stay at Alice Springs Hotel
Diplomat Hotel Alice Springs

Diplomat Hotel Alice Springs

3.5 out of 5
20 Gregory Terrace, Corner Hartley St and Gregory Terra, Alice Springs, NT
The price is AU$107 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
AU$107
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly motel in Alice Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Meal was great Room was good too"

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025

Diplomat Hotel Alice Springs
Elkira Court Motel

Elkira Court Motel

3.5 out of 5
65 Bath Street, Alice Springs, NT
The price is AU$131 per night from 24 Oct to 25 Oct
AU$131
24 Oct - 25 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Alice Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a conference center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in ...
7.8/10 Good! (577 reviews)
"very good"

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

Elkira Court Motel
Mercure Alice Springs Resort

Mercure Alice Springs Resort

4.5 out of 5
34 Stott Terrace, East Side, NT
The price is AU$140 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
AU$140
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Alice Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (997 reviews)
"The bed was so comfortable, I had the most amazing sleep. I also asked for a quiet room and staff were very accomodating of this (though it's not a noisy area anyway, so I think most rooms would have been fine). However, the shower head in my room dripped constantly and needs replacing. Staff were ..."

Reviewed on 11 Sept 2025

Mercure Alice Springs Resort
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Other neighbourhoods around Araluen

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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.

Gillen
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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.

Ciccone
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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.

Larapinta
School of the Air featuring signage as well as a small group of people

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.

Braitling
Alice Springs Desert Park which includes a garden and desert views as well as a small group of people

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.

Flynn
Red Centre featuring tranquil scenes as well as an individual female

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.

Alice Springs CBD

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