East Side
Popular places to visit
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 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 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.
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 Reptile Centre
See some of the Northern Territory’s reptiles including saltwater crocodiles, enormous perentie goannas and desert-adapted thorny devils.
Things to do
4 Day Red Centre Kings Canyon West MacDonnell from Alice Springs
West MacDonnell Ranges Half-Day Private Charter Guided Tour
MacDonnell Ranges and Alice Town Highlights Small Group Tour
West MacDonnell Ranges Half day Tour -Small Group
Top hotels in East Side
![Diplomat Motel Alice Springs](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/130000/120200/120131/7848485c_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 17 Jun 2024
![Mercure Alice Springs Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/550000/546100/546080/8412be57_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 15 Jun 2024
![Alice Motor Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/41000/40928/88e6a284_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2024
![Kathys Place Bed and Breakfast](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6240000/6233200/6233191/0ae4dfe6_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 6 May 2024
![Alice Lodge Backpackers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19820000/19812300/19812208/391b59b2_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2018
![Elkira Court Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/5300/5290/44164194_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 16 Jun 2024
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.
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Stuart
Travellers like the historical sites in Stuart, and Alice Springs Telegraph Station is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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Undoolya
While visiting Undoolya, you might make a stop by sights like Joint Geological-Geophysical Reserve and Alice Springs Telegraph Station Historical Reserve.
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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.
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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 Anzac Hill, a few notable attractions nearby.
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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.