White Gums
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 walkable 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.
Things to do
Alice Springs Desert Park General Entry Ticket
Alice Town And Country Half Day Sunset Tour - Small Group
Alice Town and Country Half Day Sunset Tour -Small Group
West MacDonnell Ranges Half day Tour -Small Group
Top hotels in White Gums
The Squeaky Windmill Boutique BnB
DoubleTree by Hilton Alice Springs
Great stay, safest place to stay in town.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Stay at Alice Springs Hotel
Easy location for tour and airport pickups. Great staff who made sure that as a lone female traveler I felt safe and were kind and friendly.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Diplomat Hotel Alice Springs
The staff are incredibly friendly and always willing to help wherever they can—they truly deserve a big round of applause. I’ve stayed here twice now. The first visit was excellent, with a much better room, while the second stay was a little more mixed. The shower could definitely use some maintenance, ...
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Mercure Alice Springs Resort
Nice room, comfortable beds. Good shower, very friendly and professional staff.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Crowne Plaza Alice Springs Lasseters by IHG
Breakfast food was ok, staff ok, condition of dinning room, resturant , tired worn
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around White Gums
Arumbera
Travellers like the museums in Arumbera, and Kuyunba Conservation Reserve 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 Lasseters Casino are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
