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There are a number of places to stay in the surrounding Central Australia region of Alice Springs offering a variety of accommodation options, whether you are travelling with your own caravan or tent, looking for resort style, pub motel and other accommodation.

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View from Mount Sonder Lookout
View from Mount Sonder Lookout


Other Accommodation – Around Alice Springs
  • Aileron Roadhouse
    PMB 175 via Alice Springs NT
    Ph: 08 8956 9703
    — approx 135 kms via Stuart Hwy/A87

    Outback hospitality, Aboriginal art gallery, accom: camping, caravan grounds and air-con motel rooms, pool, bbq picnic area, take a walk and view beautiful scenery, stop for fuel, buy some supplies at the store, or for a longer break enjoy some breakfast, lunch or dinner with an icy cold beer in the Glen Maggie bar!

  • Erldunda Roadhouse
    Cnr Stuart & Lasseter Highways (P.M.B. 25), Erldunda NT
    Ph: 08 8956 0984
    — approx 200 kms via Stuart Hwy/A87

    Accommodation ranges from motel units to drive-through caravan parking area and camping sites. We have a full range of guest facilities including a swimming pool, tennis court, laundry, restaurant and bar.

  • Discovery Parks – Glen Helen
    1 Namatjira Dr, West MacDonnell Ranges, via Alice Springs NT
    Ph: 08 8956 7208 (see website)
    — approx 133 kms via Larapinta Dr/State Route 6 & Namatjira Dr/State Route 2

    A little over an hour from Alice Springs, Discovery Parks – Glen Helen is a fantastic addition to any NT self-drive itinerary, taking travellers to the heart of the West MacDonnell Ranges, with Glen Helen Gorge on their doorstep. Set among native bushland with sweeping outback views, holidaymakers can relax in convenience and comfort in motel-style accommodation or make the most of spacious campsites.

  • Hale River Homestead at Old Ambalindum
    Hart via Alice Springs (located 115 km NE of Alice Springs, on the Binns Track in the heart of the East MacDonnell Ranges) NT
    Ph: 08 8956 9993

    Boasting some of the most breathtaking views Central Australia has to offer and close to many historical sites, Hale River Homestead has something to offer everyone, from the day tripper to camping and caravanners to families looking for an exciting adventure or couples looking for a romantic getaway. Choose to camp at our grassed campsite with fire pits and hot showers where you can be assured of peace, quiet, and wide open spaces. If camping isn’t for you, book into one of four self contained properties; The Old Homestead, The Cottage, The Gen Shed or The Bunkhouse and experience a slice of history.

  • Hamilton Downs Youth Camp
    Hamilton Downs Youth Camp, Burt Plain, NT
    Ph: +61 8 8956 8613
    — approx 1 1/2 hr drive from Alice Springs

    Developed by the Apex Club of Central Australia, the camp is now managed by a volunteer management committee. It offers good clean and tidy camping facilities primarily for school and education groups, however all visitors are welcome to hire the facilities. The Homestead is comprised of five heritage listed and restored buildings constructed between 1910 and 1923. The property is hired out exclusively to groups and has camping facilities, bunkhouse accommodation, amenities block and a commercial kitchen.

  • Kings Canyon Resort / Discovery Kings Canyon
    Luritja Road, Petermann NT 0872
    Ph: +61 8 7210 9600 (Booking Enquiries) – see website for more details
    — approx 5 hours on the sealed Stuart/Lasseter Highway from Alice Springs

    The Resort, Backpackers Lodge and Camp Ground – offer accommodation for all travellers and the facilities of the resort provide an oasis of convenience in the middle of an ancient, rugged landscape.

    Accommodation options range from luxurious Glamping Tents, Resort Rooms, Lodge Rooms, Camping and Caravanning. Part of the G’Day! Hotel group.

  • Kings Creek Station
    Luritja Road, Petermann NT
    Ph: +61 8 8956 7474
    — approx 450 kms Luritja Road via Lasseter Highway from Alice Springs

    Kings Creek Station is a cattle station with facilities for camping, tent style accommodation and outback experiences.

  • Mt Zeil Wilderness Park
    Nar­wi­etooma Station, NT
    Ph: 0400 707 919

    Locat­ed about 200 kms NW of Alice Springs, off Papun­ya Rd, Mt Zeil Wilder­ness Park is a hid­den out­back gem offer­ing a range of accom­mo­da­tion options and an array of activ­i­ties for every­one to enjoy.

  • Ooraminna Station Homestead
    Maryvale Road, Hale NT
    Ph: +61 8 8953 0477
    — approx 40 kms via Stuart Hwy/A87 and Maryvale Rd

    Gorgeous accommodations and a campground. A family owned private 600 acres with the desert backdrop of amazing escarpments…. come to Ooraminna Station Homestead to enjoy the tranquility and charm of the Australian Outback.

  • Ross River Resort
    7829 Ross Highway, Hale NT
    Ph: 08 8956 9711 / 1800 241711
    — approx 84 km via Ross Hwy

    We have accommodation to suit whatever your needs may be. Enjoy a night out Swagging or Tenting under the stars, or stay tucked up in your Van at our lovely grassed campground; you can take the Bunkhouse option, (basic bunk bed accommodation, some with air conditioning); or stay on the Homestead side of the river and settle down in one of our Rustic Cabin’s.

  • Voyages Ayers Rock Resort
    170 Yulara Drv, Yulara NT
    Ph: see website
    — approx 446 kms via Stuart Hwy/A87 and Lasseter Hwy/State Route 4

    Variety of accommodation options from Sails in the Desert, Desert Gardens Hotel, Emu Walk Apartments, The Lost Camel Hotel, Outback Pioneer Lodge, Outback Pioneer Hotel, Ayers Rock Campground.


Sunset at Uluru
Sunset at Uluru