White Gums
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 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.
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.
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
Alice Town And Country Half Day Tour - Small Group
Alice Town and Country Half Day Tour -Small Group
West MacDonnell Ranges Half day Tour -Small Group
Early Morning Ballooning in Alice Springs
West MacDonnell Ranges Day Trip from Alice Springs
Top hotels in White Gums
The Squeaky Windmill Boutique BnB
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 8 Apr 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs
My preferred hotel to stay in when in Alice for business. Clean with comfortable bed, quiet and spacious room. Always been able to get a park behind the secure gates (at other hotels I’ve not been able to park onsite as car park full). I’ve encountered mould issues at several other hotels so relieve ...
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Stay at Alice Springs Hotel
Would recommend - close to everything.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters by IHG
Room was clean. Staff were very helpful.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 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 23 Apr 2026
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 Larapinta Trail Trailhead 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 Museum of Central Australia are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
