Ross
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 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.
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 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.
Things to do
Alice Springs Desert Park General Entry Ticket
Alice Town and Country Half Day Tour -Small Group
Alice Town And Country Half Day Tour - Small Group
Alice Springs: Half Day Historical Alice Tour
West MacDonnell Ranges Half day Tour -Small Group
Top hotels in Ross
Discovery Parks - Alice Springs
"Great Value for the price point."
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
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
Discovery Parks Alice Springs
Big4 Macdonnell Range Holiday Park
Diplomat Hotel Alice Springs
"Breakfast"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
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 14 May 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 Alice Springs Aquatic & Leisure Centre or Alice Springs Transport Heritage Centre while you're exploring the area.
Amoonguna
Amoonguna might not have many top sights, but Frontier Camel Farm and Yeperenye-Emily and Jessie Gaps Nature Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
