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 exploring the galleries in Alice Springs Telegraph Station during your travels in Alice Springs. While in this relaxing area, you can savor 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.
The Gap Hotel Deals
Quest Alice Springs
"The room was with out a garden and very shadow. The foto you showed on you booking page looks very different."
Reviewed on 2026/4/20
Alice on Todd Apartments
"always a comfort knowing that there is a clean pet friendly accomodation when driving in to town from remote community"
Reviewed on 2026/5/29
Diplomat Hotel Alice Springs
"Breakfast"
Reviewed on 2026/5/25
DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs
"My wife suffers from allergies we asked for a airfilter and were told my manager on desk not part of our service. Paid $240 / night for 7 nights and not one commentary breakfast. Asked to clean very dirty air-conditioning vents. They would look into it. Have stayed 4 times over the years but might ..."
Reviewed on 2026/5/14
Stay at Alice Springs Hotel
"reception staff was excellent. Room was clean and comfortable. The patio was great. Not the best neighborhood but safe for daytime and close to grocery store and shopping. Easy pickup for excursions."
Reviewed on 2026/5/10
Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters by IHG
"The hotel room is spacious and clean. The front desk staff are very friendly, however l was a bit disappointed with their knowledge. Eg. I asked and l was informed that there are no bus services to the town centre, and my best option is to go and walk there. I took a 35 minutes walk to the town centre ..."
Reviewed on 2026/5/21
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 Lasseters Casino 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 Lasseters Casino and Alice Springs Golf Club 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 Australian Aboriginal Dreamtime Gallery and Todd Mall.
Ciccone
Ciccone is well-liked for its parks and shopping. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Anzac Hill and Australian Aboriginal Dreamtime Gallery are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
