Ross
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 relaxing 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.

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.
Things to do

Alice Springs Desert Park General Entry Ticket

Early Morning Ballooning in Alice Springs

West and East MacDonnell Ranges Full Day Tour - Small Group

West MacDonnell Ranges Full Day - Small Group Tour

West MacDonnell Ranges Tjoritja Full-Day Tour with Lunch from Alice Springs

Alice Town and Country Half Day Tour -Small Group
Top hotels in Ross

Discovery Parks - Alice Springs
"Great Value for the price point."
Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Heavitree Gap Outback Lodge
"THE " Heavitree Gap Outback Lodge " was just such a refreshing place to stay at minimal cost. The staff at reception "LESLIE AND PAGE were so helpful and refreshingly honest in their attitude towards customers and their respective jobs. The cleaning and room preparation was excellent and the cleaning ..."
Reviewed on 25 Sept 2014

Discovery Parks Alice Springs
Big4 Macdonnell Range Holiday Park

DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs
"nice quiet location great breakfast"
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026

Stay at Alice Springs Hotel
"The hotel is in bad need of renovations"
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Ross

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.

Alice Springs CBD
If you're spending some time in Alice Springs CBD, Australian Aboriginal Dreamtime Gallery and Todd Mall are top sights worth seeing.

The Gap
Unique features of The Gap include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by Alice Springs Aquatic & Leisure Centre or Alice Springs Transport Heritage Centre while you're exploring the area.

East Side
Travellers come to East Side for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Alice Springs Telegraph Station Historical Reserve and Joint Geological-Geophysical Reserve while you're in town.

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 Araluen Arts Centre are some interesting sights nearby to check out.











