The Gap
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 browsing the exhibits at Alice Springs Telegraph Station during your travels in Alice Springs. While in this relaxing 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.
Alice Springs Reptile Centre
See some of the Northern Territory’s reptiles including saltwater crocodiles, enormous perentie goannas and desert-adapted thorny devils.
Things to do
Alice Springs Desert Park General Entry Ticket
Iconic Alice Springs City Afternoon Tour
Alice Town And Country Half Day Sunset Tour - Small Group
West MacDonnell Ranges & Standley Chasm Day Trip from Alice Springs
Alice Town and Country Half Day Sunset Tour -Small Group
Top hotels in The Gap
Quest Alice Springs
Our room was small and basic. Just a small thing but there was nowhere to drain dishes after washing.
Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025
Alice on Todd Apartments
Very nice
Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025
Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters by IHG
Good Customer service.
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs
Good dining options in the hotel
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
Stay at Alice Springs Hotel
The hotel is in a great location with plenty of shopping and dining places within walking distance. Front desk and housekeeping staff were all very friendly and helpful. Front desk is staffed 24 hrs so convenient when something is needed.
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Mercure Alice Springs Resort
Staff are super friendly and helpful. Some of the best in Alice.
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around The Gap
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.
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.
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.
Mount Johns
Mount Johns is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Heavitree Gap and Yeperenye-Emily and Jessie Gaps Nature Park.
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.
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.
