White Gums 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 White Gums
Squeaky Windmill
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
Stay at Alice Springs Hotel
Yes. Very clean, spacious, and centrally located. Staff was excellent and helpful.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Mercure Alice Springs Resort
Other neighbourhoods around White Gums
Arumbera
Travellers like the museums in Arumbera, and Road Transport Hall of Fame is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Ilparpa
If you're spending some time in Ilparpa, Alice Springs Desert Park and Ilparpa Swamp Wildlife Protected Area are top sights worth seeing.
Larapinta
While Larapinta isn't home to many top sights, Alice Springs Desert Park and Australian Aboriginal Dreamtime Gallery are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Araluen
Travellers like the museums in Araluen, and Alice Springs Desert Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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 Royal Flying Doctor Service are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
