Ross Travel Guide
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.
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.
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 Reptile Centre
See some of the Northern Territory’s reptiles including saltwater crocodiles, enormous perentie goannas and desert-adapted thorny devils.
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.
Top hotels in Ross
Discovery Parks - Alice Springs
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
Big4 Macdonnell Range Holiday Park
DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs
The room was a bit tired, the breakfast was very poor and all bars and restaurants closed at 21.00
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Diplomat Hotel Alice Springs
I asked for ground floor, near pool if possible and quiet. I was allocated room 207. The night was very quiet. The room was spotlessly clean and the bed was extremely comfortable and enjoyed a great nights sleep. Dinner was quick as a flash. The only negative was my not so cold JD RTD for $13.70. ...
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters by IHG
Clean room, very nice pool area
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
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.
Kilgariff
Visitors to Kilgariff appreciate its gardens. A visit to Frontier Camel Farm and Lasseters Casino might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.
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 Lasseters Casino and Alice Springs Golf Club while you're in town.
The Gap
Unique features of The Gap include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by Royal Flying Doctor Service or Alice Springs Transport Heritage Centre while you're exploring the area.
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.
