White Gums Travel Guide
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 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.
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.
Activities
2 Day Uluru Red Centre Escape from Alice Springs to Ayers Rock
Early Morning Ballooning in Alice Springs
3 Day Red Centre Kata Tjuta to Kings Canyon to/from Alice Springs
West MacDonnell Ranges & Standley Chasm Day Trip from Alice Springs
Alice Springs Desert Park General Entry Ticket
Iconic Alice Springs City Afternoon Tour
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Other neighbourhoods around White Gums
Arumbera
Travellers like the museums in Arumbera, and Road Transport Hall of Fame is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Ilparpa
If you're spending some time in Ilparpa, Alice Springs Desert Park and Ilparpa Swamp Wildlife Protected Area are top sights worth seeing.
Larapinta
While Larapinta isn't home to many top sights, Alice Springs Desert Park and Todd Mall are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
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 National Pioneer Women's Hall of Fame are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
- Lasseters Casino
- Alice Springs Desert Park
- Larapinta Trail Trailhead
- Tjoritja-West MacDonnell National Park
- Alice Springs School of the Air
- Simpsons Gap
- Alice Springs Golf Club
- Australian Aboriginal Dreamtime Gallery
- Alice Springs Telegraph Station
- Todd Mall
- Standley Chasm
- Frontier Camel Farm
- Anzac Hill
- Araluen Cultural Precinct
- Heavitree Gap
- National Pioneer Women's Hall of Fame