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 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.
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 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
West MacDonnell Ranges Full Day Tour -Small Group
Alice Springs to Uluru (Ayers Rock) Coach Transfer
Alice Springs Desert Park General Entry Ticket
Uluru, Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon Camping Safari from Ayers Rock
Early Morning Ballooning in Alice Springs
MacDonnell Ranges and Alice Town Highlights Small Group Tour
Our pick of the best Gillen Hotel Deals
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Other neighbourhoods around Gillen
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.
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 Anzac Hill and Todd Mall, a few notable attractions nearby.
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.
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.
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- Alice Springs Desert Park
- Lasseters Casino
- Tjoritja-West MacDonnell National Park
- Larapinta Trail Trailhead
- Frontier Camel Farm
- Alice Springs School of the Air
- Simpsons Gap
- Todd Mall
- Alice Springs Golf Club
- Australian Aboriginal Dreamtime Gallery
- Alice Springs Telegraph Station
- Anzac Hill
- Araluen Cultural Precinct
- Alice Springs Convention Centre
- National Pioneer Women's Hall of Fame
- Heavitree Gap
- Araluen Arts Centre