Top 10 Kid Friendly Things To Do and Attractions in Alice Springs

"Head to Desert Park, where the creatures of central Australia are all on display in one place, including many that are extremely difficult to find out on the trail. The predominantly open-air exhibits faithfully re-create the animals' natural environments in a series of habitats: inland river, sand country and woodland. It's an easy 2.5km cycle to the park. Pick up a free audioguide (available in various languages) or join one of the free ranger-led talks throughout the day."

"One of the prettiest corners of the West MacDonnell Ranges, Simpsons Gap, 22km by road from Alice Springs and 8km off Larapinta Dr along a paved road, combines wonderful scenery with good wildlife-watching. Towering red-rock cliffs watch over a riverbed strewn with gums, and a few pools where the canyon narrows. The bouldered slope on the eastern side is one of the best places in the region to see black-footed rock wallabies, especially in the early morning and late afternoon."

"Set within the grounds of Olive Pink Botanic Garden, Bean Tree Cafe caters particularly well to vegans. After your meal, take a walk around the garden and up Annie Myers Hill for stunning views of Alice Springs, the Todd River and MacDonnell Ranges. Address: Tuncks Rd, Alice Springs"

"Breakfast with the birds at this superb outdoor cafe tucked away in the Olive Pink Botanic Garden. It's a relaxing place to sit and the wholesome, homestyle dishes, such as the roo burger or kangaroo salad in a..."

"With tables and chairs strewn out over Todd Mall, this place is good for people-watching, hearty breakfasts and fresh, well-brewed coffee. Lunch is all about curries and quesadillas."

"Set within the grounds of Olive Pink Botanic Garden, Bean Tree Cafe caters particularly well to vegans. After your meal, take a walk around the garden and up Annie Myers Hill for stunning views of Alice Springs, the Todd River and MacDonnell Ranges. Address: Tuncks Rd, Alice Springs"

"Breakfast with the birds at this superb outdoor cafe tucked away in the Olive Pink Botanic Garden. It's a relaxing place to sit and the wholesome, homestyle dishes, such as the roo burger or kangaroo salad in a..."

"It's blessed with a beer garden and is ideal for a cold drink by windows that open on to the street. The Rock Bar pulls in a good mix of locals and..."

"Set within the grounds of Olive Pink Botanic Garden, Bean Tree Cafe caters particularly well to vegans. After your meal, take a walk around the garden and up Annie Myers Hill for stunning views of Alice Springs, the Todd River and MacDonnell Ranges. Address: Tuncks Rd, Alice Springs"

"Breakfast with the birds at this superb outdoor cafe tucked away in the Olive Pink Botanic Garden. It's a relaxing place to sit and the wholesome, homestyle dishes, such as the roo burger or kangaroo salad in a..."

"The Red Ochre Grill is an intimate dining spot on the mall, and its menu is packed with seafood, game meat and bush food. Try the Aussie game medley with kangaroo, camel, smoked emu and barramundi for a proper authentic experience."

"Offering innovative fusion dishes with a focus on outback cuisine, the menu here usually features the usual meats plus locally bred proteins, such as kangaroo and croc, sometimes matched with native herbs such as..."

"I was warned multiple times not to be out past dark walking around in this area, it's not safe, lots of crime especially theft."