Ross
Alice Springs
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 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 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 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.

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.
Things to do

Early Morning Ballooning in Alice Springs

2 Day Uluru Red Centre Escape from Alice Springs to Ayers Rock

Uluru, Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon Camping Safari from Ayers Rock

West MacDonnell Ranges Full Day Tour -Small Group

Alice Springs Desert Park General Entry Ticket

4 Day Red Centre Kings Canyon West MacDonnell from Alice Springs
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Other neighbourhoods around Ross

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.

Connellan
Visitors to Connellan enjoy its gardens, and if you want to do some exploring, Chambers Pillar is worth a stop.

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.

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.

Amoonguna
Amoonguna might not have many top sights, but Frontier Camel Farm and Road Transport Hall of Fame are two attractions nearby that you can 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.