Araluen Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Araluen Cultural Precinct
Explore this fantastic group of museums and galleries to experience the unique history, art and indigenous culture of the Alice Springs region.
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 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 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.
Activities
Early Morning Ballooning in Alice Springs
Alice Springs Desert Park General Entry Ticket
West MacDonnell Ranges & Standley Chasm Day Trip from Alice Springs
Uluru, Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon Camping Safari from Ayers Rock
4 Day Red Centre Kings Canyon West MacDonnell from Alice Springs
3 Day Red Centre Kata Tjuta to Kings Canyon to/from Alice Springs
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Other neighbourhoods around Araluen
Gillen
Gillen is well liked for its restaurants and sporting events. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Royal Flying Doctor Service and Araluen Arts Centre are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
Ciccone
The parks and shopping are a few reasons travellers visit Ciccone. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Royal Flying Doctor Service and Anzac Hill, a few notable attractions nearby.
Larapinta
While Larapinta isn't home to many top sights, Alice Springs Desert Park and Royal Flying Doctor Service are some notable places to visit nearby.
Braitling
The restaurants and shopping are a few reasons travellers visit Braitling. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Larapinta Trail Trailhead and Alice Springs Telegraph Station, a few notable attractions 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.
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.