Larapinta
Alice Springs
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 Telegraph Station
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Alice Springs Telegraph Station during your travels in Alice Springs. While in this walkable area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
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.
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.
Things to do
Alice Springs Desert Park General Entry Ticket
West MacDonnell Ranges Half day Tour -Small Group
Alice Town and Country Half Day Tour -Small Group
East MacDonnell Ranges Half day Tour -Small Group
Early Morning Ballooning in Alice Springs
Alice Springs School of the Air Guided Tour Ticket
Larapinta Hotel Deals
Diplomat Hotel Alice Springs
I booked a good rate with Expedia but found that this hotel seems to have two classes of room - one in an old and degraded building and one in a large new section. I was in the former. Room was fine with all required amenities but still a little shabby. I used the laundry room and that wasn’t very ...
Reviewed on Apr 8, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs
Breakfast is good, the room is nice, just conditions of the outside areas is poor
Reviewed on Apr 27, 2026
Stay at Alice Springs Hotel
Would recommend - close to everything.
Reviewed on Apr 14, 2026
Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters by IHG
Room was clean. Staff were very helpful.
Reviewed on Apr 25, 2026
Elkira Court Motel
The receptionist was rude, the walls in the bathroom weren’t clean the smoke alarm was broken and the rooms hadn’t been cleaned the next day so very disappointing as I have always stayed there
Reviewed on Apr 23, 2026
Mercure Alice Springs Resort
The Mercure gives you the impression that it was once a motel that was revamped. It is not the most accessible property however it does have a swimming pool, a decent restaurant that serves a buffet breakfast and a nice dinner menu. It’s well located in a short walking distance from town.
Reviewed on Apr 24, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Larapinta
Araluen
Travelers like the museums in Araluen, and Alice Springs Desert Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Braitling
The restaurants and shopping are just a few features travelers like about Braitling. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Larapinta Trail Trailhead and Alice Springs Telegraph Station are a few top places to visit.
Ciccone
Ciccone is well-liked for its parks and shopping. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Australian Aboriginal Dreamtime Gallery and Anzac Hill are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
Gillen
The restaurants and sporting events are just a few features travelers like about Gillen. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Araluen Cultural Precinct and Museum of Central Australia are a few top places to visit.
Irlpme
While visiting Irlpme, you might make a stop by sights like Tjoritja-West MacDonnell National Park and Alice Springs Telegraph Station Historical Reserve.
Stuart
Travelers like the historic sites in Stuart, and Alice Springs Telegraph Station is a top attraction you might want to visit.