East Side

Alice Springs

Popular places to visit

Alice Springs Desert Park showing desert views and signage

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 Desert Park
School of the Air showing heritage elements

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 School of the Air
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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.

Larapinta Trail Trailhead
Alice Springs Reptile Centre

Alice Springs Reptile Centre

See some of the Northern Territory’s reptiles including saltwater crocodiles, enormous perentie goannas and desert-adapted thorny devils.

Alice Springs Reptile Centre
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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 Golf Club
Araluen Cultural Precinct showing a sunset, modern architecture and aircraft

Araluen Cultural Precinct

See the paintings of Albert Namatjira, view rare footage of Indigenous ceremonies and hear about the people who have shaped Central Australia in this arts center.

Araluen Cultural Precinct

Things to do

Best of Alice Springs

Best of Alice Springs

S$221
per adult
Best of Alice Springs
West MacDonnell Ranges & Standley Chasm Day Trip from Alice Springs

West MacDonnell Ranges & Standley Chasm Day Trip from Alice Springs

S$163
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
West MacDonnell Ranges & Standley Chasm Day Trip from Alice Springs
West MacDonnell Ranges Safari

West MacDonnell Ranges Safari

S$108
per adult
West MacDonnell Ranges Safari
Tourism NT/Tourism Australia

Red Centre Journey Tour

S$144
per adult
Red Centre Journey Tour
Wildflower season

Alice Springs Desert Park General Entry Ticket

S$33
per adult
Alice Springs Desert Park General Entry Ticket
Ballooning at First Light

Early Morning Ballooning in Alice Springs

S$309
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Early Morning Ballooning in Alice Springs
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Top hotels in East Side

Mercure Alice Springs Resort

Mercure Alice Springs Resort

4.5 out of 5
34 Stott Terrace, East Side, NT
The price is S$110 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
S$110
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Alice Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (997 reviews)
"The restaurant was amazing. We had a wonderful stay. Thank you."

Reviewed on 20 Aug, 2025

Mercure Alice Springs Resort
Alice Motor Inn

Alice Motor Inn

3.5 out of 5
27 Undoolya Rd, East Side, NT
The price is S$127 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
S$127
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly motel in Alice Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Adelaide ...
7.2/10 Good! (403 reviews)
"Property undergoing refurbishment. We were the only people there which was great. Only problem was unable to receive channels on tv, only access was to YouTube."

Reviewed on 8 Aug, 2025

Alice Motor Inn
Alice Lodge

Alice Lodge

2 out of 5
4 Mueller Street, East Side, NT
Stay at this hostel in Alice Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Adelaide House and Mbantua Fine ...
Perfect for outback
"This hostel is perfect for travellers doing a guided outback tour. You can leave your big luggage there for free and they offer super early breakfast, because the tour operators pick you up early morning usually."

Reviewed on 3 Feb, 2018

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Alice Lodge
DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs

DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs

4.5 out of 5
82 Barrett Drive, Desert Springs, NT
The price is S$134 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
S$134
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Alice Springs. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (993 reviews)
"Great restaurant, comfortable room, nice facilities, hot tub is a bit small, not so easy to get to rooms from the main reception area"

Reviewed on 19 Aug, 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs
Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters by IHG

Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters by IHG

4.5 out of 5
93 Barrett Drive, Desert Springs, NT
The price is S$126 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
S$126
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Alice Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (999 reviews)
"The hotel staff provided amazing customer service. Also excellent food at the restaurants!!"

Reviewed on 17 Aug, 2025

Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters by IHG
Diplomat Hotel Alice Springs

Diplomat Hotel Alice Springs

3.5 out of 5
20 Gregory Terrace, Corner Hartley St and Gregory Terra, Alice Springs, NT
The price is S$101 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
S$101
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly motel in Alice Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"i wood recommend diplomat motel Alice spring to Eney one"

Reviewed on 13 Aug, 2025

Diplomat Hotel Alice Springs
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Other neighbourhoods around East Side

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Sadadeen

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Sadadeen and surrounding area, you can visit Todd Mall and Australian Aboriginal Dreamtime Gallery.

Sadadeen
Red Centre which includes tranquil scenes as well as an individual female

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.

Alice Springs CBD
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Stuart

Travellers like the historical sites in Stuart, and Larapinta Trail Trailhead is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Stuart
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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.

Desert Springs
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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.

Ciccone
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The Gap

Unique features of The Gap include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by Alice Springs Transport Heritage Centre or Royal Flying Doctor Service while you're exploring the area.

The Gap

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