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.
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.
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 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
Explore this fantastic group of museums and galleries to experience the unique history, art and indigenous culture of the Alice Springs region.
Activities
Alice Springs to Uluru (Ayers Rock) Coach Transfer
Uluru, Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon Camping Safari from Ayers Rock
4 Day Red Centre Kings Canyon West MacDonnell from Alice Springs
Early Morning Ballooning in Alice Springs
Our pick of the best Gillen Hotel Deals
DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs
Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025
Diplomat Hotel Alice Springs
Reviewed on 28 Jul. 2025
Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters by IHG
Reviewed on 28 Jul. 2025
Stay at Alice Springs Hotel
Reviewed on 18 Jun. 2025
Elkira Court Motel
Reviewed on 27 Jul. 2025
Mercure Alice Springs Resort
Reviewed on 1 Jul. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Gillen
The Gap
Unique features of The Gap include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by Alice Springs Transport Heritage Centre or Heritage Walk 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 Todd Mall and Australian Aboriginal Dreamtime Gallery, a few notable attractions nearby.
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.
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.
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- Alice Springs Desert Park
- Lasseters Casino
- Alice Springs School of the Air
- Tjoritja-West MacDonnell National Park
- Frontier Camel Farm
- Larapinta Trail Trailhead
- Todd Mall
- Australian Aboriginal Dreamtime Gallery
- Heavitree Gap
- Alice Springs Golf Club
- Araluen Cultural Precinct
- Anzac Hill
- Alice Springs Convention Centre
- Alice Springs Telegraph Station
- Araluen Arts Centre
- National Pioneer Women's Hall of Fame