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Popular places to visit
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 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.
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 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.
Activities
Alice Springs Desert Park General Entry Ticket
West MacDonnell Ranges Full Day Tour -Small Group
Alice Springs to Uluru (Ayers Rock) Coach Transfer
2 Day Uluru Red Centre Escape from Alice Springs to Ayers Rock
Early Morning Ballooning in Alice Springs
Uluru, Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon Camping Safari from Ayers Rock
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Other neighbourhoods around Desert Springs
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.
The Gap
Unique features of The Gap include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by Royal Flying Doctor Service or Heritage Walk while you're exploring the area.
Sadadeen
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Sadadeen and surrounding area, you can visit Todd Mall and Anzac Hill.
Gillen
Gillen is well liked for its restaurants and sporting events. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Araluen Arts Centre and Royal Flying Doctor Service are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
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.
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.
- Places of interest
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- More holiday ideas
- Lasseters Casino
- Alice Springs Golf Club
- Alice Springs Convention Centre
- Frontier Camel Farm
- Alice Springs Desert Park
- Tjoritja-West MacDonnell National Park
- Alice Springs School of the Air
- Larapinta Trail Trailhead
- Todd Mall
- Simpsons Gap
- Anzac Hill
- Australian Aboriginal Dreamtime Gallery
- Alice Springs Telegraph Station
- Araluen Cultural Precinct
- Heavitree Gap
- Araluen Arts Centre
- National Pioneer Women's Hall of Fame
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