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 Telegraph Station
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Alice Springs Telegraph Station during your travels in Alice Springs. While in this walkable area, you can savor 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.
The Gap Hotel Deals
Quest Alice Springs
Very well equipped apartment, especially liked having washer and dryer in room. Needs a few more kitchen tools, like paring knife, etc. Two knives were provided but were too large and not sharp. Providing items like salt and pepper would be appreciated. Parking lot was crowded, difficult to maneuver, ...
Reviewed on Dec 20, 2025
Alice on Todd Apartments
Great value for the price. Nice environment, very quiet, kitchenettes are good. Bathroom a bit dated now. Stayed there 13 years ago also. One of Alice's nicest options.
Reviewed on Nov 20, 2025
Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters by IHG
Lots of voice at night time from staff and machines working/ticking constantly
Reviewed on Dec 18, 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs
Comfy beds and warm cookies
Reviewed on Dec 15, 2025
Mercure Alice Springs Resort
Love the grounds and all the trees. And birdlife.
Reviewed on Dec 3, 2025
Diplomat Hotel Alice Springs
Room was clean and tidy. All amenities worked, plenty of storage space and large fridge was very welcome. Although room has air conditioning which should work fine when temperatures are 30°C or lower, it struggled to keep the room cool when temperatues hit 40°C. Hotel is pretty central in Alice, ...
Reviewed on Dec 12, 2025
Other neighborhoods around The Gap
Gillen
The restaurants and sporting events are just a few features travelers like about Gillen. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Araluen Cultural Precinct and Royal Flying Doctor Service are a few top places to visit.
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
Travelers 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
While visiting Alice Springs CBD, you might make a stop by sights like Todd Mall and Australian Aboriginal Dreamtime Gallery.
Ciccone
Ciccone is well-liked for its parks and shopping. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Anzac Hill and Araluen Cultural Precinct are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
