Title: Things to Do in Hale in 2026 | Expedia.com [Hale Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Hale.dx553248633988455163)[Hotels in Hale](https://expedia.com/Hale-Hotels.d553248633988455163.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Hale](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Hale.d553248633988455163.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Hale](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Hale.d553248633988455163.Car-Rental-Guide)[Hale Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Hale.d553248633988455163.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Hale ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Hale Types of activities [Hale Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Hale.dx553248633988455163) ![Alice Springs which includes a gorge or canyon as well as a couple](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634340999708/38e85796-16ee-4256-9349-84a1b653a73d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Alice Springs which includes a gorge or canyon as well as a couple](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634340999708/38e85796-16ee-4256-9349-84a1b653a73d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Alice Springs which includes landscape views, desert views and farmland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6052510/c59bcc73-171f-4468-a9a2-cd9d107e0350.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Alice Springs which includes a gorge or canyon, landscape views and desert views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6052510/95887a76-6fd1-4c31-85ed-941e325973ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Ruby Gap Nature Park which includes caving as well as a couple](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634335930728/96d1cdab-67c1-4670-8985-6f30e000b2bc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and vacation rentals. [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.com/welcome-one-key) --- ## Hale must see attractions ### 1\. Tjoritja-West MacDonnell National Park The West MacDonnell Ranges are home to an incredible array of desert plants and animals. This group of ranges in the Northern Territory is affectionately known as the West Macs and its isolated beauty is captured in the artworks of its most famous past resident, indigenous painter Albert Namatjira. Hike the ranges on the Larapinta Trail. Cool off in waterholes in deep gorges or take the scenic bike trail from Alice Springs to Simpson’s Gap. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/Tjoritja-West-MacDonnell-National-Park-Northern-Territory.d6131315.Vacation-Attraction) ![Tjoritja-West MacDonnell National Park which includes tranquil scenes, mountains and desert views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6131315/882e0e53-cd65-45c7-b9af-805b774dc7a5.jpg) ### 2\. Alice Springs Desert Park In the Alice Springs Desert Park, just outside Alice Springs, you’ll discover the birds, reptiles and mammals of Central Australia. Learn about the living culture and history of the Arrernte indigenous people who have interacted with these animals, plants and landscapes for thousands of years. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/Alice-Springs-Desert-Park-Flynn.d6186465.Vacation-Attraction) ![Alice Springs Desert Park featuring wildflowers](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6186465/6766dc4b-dd4d-4aef-a93e-2dd139a15bf8.jpg) ### 3\. Alice Springs School of the Air The Alice Springs School of the Air Visitor Centre is a wonderful place to discover the marvels of technology connecting children in remote Central Australia. Find out how this centre in Alice Springs can bring a class together, despite students being spread out over 1.3 million square kilometres (502,000 square miles), an area 10 times the size of England. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/Alice-Springs-School-Of-The-Air-Braitling.d6216460.Vacation-Attraction) ![School of the Air which includes signage as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6216460/9fde9223-31c2-4772-b248-49d8e8e442a9.jpg) ### 4\. N'Dhala Gorge Nature Park Experience the cultural heritage of the Arrernte people of Central Australia in N’Dhala Gorge Nature Park, also known as Ilwentje. There are almost 6000 pieces of rock art in this sacred site. Many carvings are from the past two thousand years, but some are thought to be as old as 10,000 years. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/NDhala-Gorge-Nature-Park-Hale.d553248634340999708.Vacation-Attraction) ![Alice Springs featuring a gorge or canyon](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634340999708/396d6921-43ee-4d09-8ae6-5eb37bc8f842.jpg) ### 5\. Ruby Gap Nature Park The Ruby Gap Nature Park is cut in two by the Hale River. Glassy red stones line the creek bed and were once mistaken for rubies during the gold rush. Prospectors were disappointed to find they were garnets and zircons and left the site soon after. Today Ruby Gap Nature Park is known for its remoteness. Visit to get a real taste of the rugged wilderness of Central Australia with few others around. The garnets of the riverbed mirror the deep red of the gorge walls at sunset. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/Ruby-Gap-Nature-Park-Hale.d553248634335930728.Vacation-Attraction) ![Alice Springs showing hiking or walking and a gorge or canyon as well as a couple](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634335930728/346ce167-db35-498c-9c04-9618e6b2a8ff.jpg) ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_553248633988455163) ## Recommended things to do in Hale | Number of things to do | 35 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Alice Springs School of the Air Guided Tour Ticket](/things-to-do/skip-the-line-alice-springs-school-of-the-air-guided-tour-ticket.a1408531.activity-details): $12 | | Top 5 things to do | [Alice Springs Desert Park General Entry Ticket](/things-to-do/alice-springs-desert-park-general-entry-ticket.a1404082.activity-details)[West MacDonnell Ranges Half day Tour -Small Group](/things-to-do/west-macdonnell-ranges-half-day-tour.a4775633.activity-details)[Alice Town and Country Half Day Sunset Tour -Small Group](/things-to-do/alice-town-and-country-half-day-sunset-tour-small-group.a48371823.activity-details)[West MacDonnell Ranges Tjoritja Full-Day Tour with Lunch from Alice Springs](/things-to-do/west-macdonnell-ranges-tjoritja-full-day-tour-with-lunch-from-alice-springs.a49885719.activity-details)[Alice Town And Country Half Day Sunset Tour - Small Group](/things-to-do/alice-town-and-country-half-day-sunset-tour-small-group.a44897316.activity-details) | | Under $25 | [Alice Springs School of the Air Guided Tour Ticket](/things-to-do/skip-the-line-alice-springs-school-of-the-air-guided-tour-ticket.a1408531.activity-details) | | With kids | [Alice Springs Desert Park General Entry Ticket](/things-to-do/alice-springs-desert-park-general-entry-ticket.a1404082.activity-details)[West MacDonnell Ranges Half day Tour -Small Group](/things-to-do/west-macdonnell-ranges-half-day-tour.a4775633.activity-details)[West MacDonnell Ranges Tjoritja Full-Day Tour with Lunch from Alice Springs](/things-to-do/west-macdonnell-ranges-tjoritja-full-day-tour-with-lunch-from-alice-springs.a49885719.activity-details)[Alice Town And Country Half Day Sunset Tour - Small Group](/things-to-do/alice-town-and-country-half-day-sunset-tour-small-group.a44897316.activity-details)[Alice Springs School of the Air Guided Tour Ticket](/things-to-do/skip-the-line-alice-springs-school-of-the-air-guided-tour-ticket.a1408531.activity-details) | ## What to do in Hale --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Hale? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Hale ![Alice Springs featuring a gorge or canyon](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634340999708/396d6921-43ee-4d09-8ae6-5eb37bc8f842.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### N'Dhala Gorge Nature Park Discover thousands of ancient rock carvings by the Arrernte people of Central Australia in the sandstone caves and rock overhands of this sacred site. [](https://expedia.com/NDhala-Gorge-Nature-Park-Hale.d553248634340999708.Vacation-Attraction) ![Alice Springs showing hiking or walking and a gorge or canyon as well as a couple](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634335930728/346ce167-db35-498c-9c04-9618e6b2a8ff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ruby Gap Nature Park Enjoy the remoteness and natural beauty of this nature park that was once thought to contain valuable rubies. [](https://expedia.com/Ruby-Gap-Nature-Park-Hale.d553248634335930728.Vacation-Attraction) ![Corroboree Rock Conservation Reserve which includes a gorge or canyon and desert views as well as an individual male](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/624514767839801344/5ab8ed3f-41c7-4d49-838c-755eb9ad59c8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Corroboree Rock Conservation Reserve Explore the great outdoors at Corroboree Rock Conservation Reserve, a lovely green space in Hale. While you're in the area, wander around the parks. [](https://expedia.com/Corroboree-Rock-Conservation-Reserve-Hale.d624514767839801344.Vacation-Attraction) #### Napwerte-Ewaninga Rock Carvings Conservation Reserve Explore the great outdoors at Napwerte-Ewaninga Rock Carvings Conservation Reserve, a lovely green space in Hale. While you're in the area, wander around the parks. [](https://expedia.com/Napwerte-Ewaninga-Rock-Carvings-Conservation-Reserve-Hale.d623448045572534272.Vacation-Attraction) #### N'Dhala Gorge Walk Trailhead You can take time to visit N'Dhala Gorge Walk Trailhead during your travels to Hale. While you're in the area, wander around the parks. [](https://expedia.com/NDhala-Gorge-Walk-Trailhead-Hale.d642254784580292608.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Hale ![If you want to experience the Australian outback then a stay at Ross River Resort is one of the ways you could do it. It's near some of the lesser known attractions where buses don't go. A few kilometres either side are a couple of national parks but this rock outcrop is actually on their property. I was fortunate enough to be taken out there just after dawn to get this shot of what they call The Sphinx. They're lovely people by the way, the ones that run the resort.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633988455163/65837f9a-1ac1-460a-9469-c18ac4e57ae5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Ross River ![Still culturally significant for the Western Arrernte people, ochre has been collected from here for thousands of years. This can also be used to access Section 8/9 of the Larapinta trail.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6052362/a2a71385-4dd9-4807-82b8-e939024df2b1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Burt Plain ![Red Centre](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6052510/9fd976e4-8456-4ea9-a3ea-45851307af32.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Alice Springs ![The rocks around Erldunda show an incredible range of colours, from white to pink to orange to deep dark red.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000465381/90abb012-43f5-424d-8468-6a4277b12e8c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Ghan ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Hale worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Hale? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Hale? ### Is three days enough to stay in Hale? ### What are some activities to do in Hale with kids? > - [Alice Springs Desert Park General Entry Ticket](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/alice-springs-desert-park-general-entry-ticket.a1404082.activity-details) > - [West MacDonnell Ranges Half day Tour -Small Group](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/west-macdonnell-ranges-half-day-tour.a4775633.activity-details) > - [West MacDonnell Ranges Tjoritja Full-Day Tour with Lunch from Alice Springs](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/west-macdonnell-ranges-tjoritja-full-day-tour-with-lunch-from-alice-springs.a49885719.activity-details) > - [Alice Town And Country Half Day Sunset Tour - Small Group](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/alice-town-and-country-half-day-sunset-tour-small-group.a44897316.activity-details) > - [Alice Springs School of the Air Guided Tour Ticket](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/skip-the-line-alice-springs-school-of-the-air-guided-tour-ticket.a1408531.activity-details) ### What to do in Hale for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Hale? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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