Aileron
Town
The highlight of the year at this popular rest stop on the Stuart Highway is the annual cricket match between local grape farmers and government officials from the Department of Primary Industries. There are even attendant seagulls, which are made by sticking parts of packing-cases onto sticks and painting them white.
Visitor Information
Aileron Roadhouse, Stuart Hwy;
(08) 8956 9703
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West MacDonnell National Park
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Rainbow Valley National Park
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Nearby towns
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Ti Tree
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Alice Springs
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Glen Helen Resort
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In Town
Aileron Hotel Roadhouse The roadhouse is a welcome oasis with a swimming pool, Aboriginal art, playground and picnic and barbecue facilities. A 17 m sculpture of Charlie Portpot, a local rainmaker, stands beside the roadhouse which offers meals, including a roast for Sunday lunch, and accommodation. There is also an adjoining campsite. Stuart Hwy.
Nearby
Ryans Well Historical Reserve The reserve is named after Ned Ryan, a 19th-century stonemason and bushman who was an expert at sinking wells. He accompanied John McKinlay on his ill-fated exploration of Arnhem Land in 1866. When they became trapped on the East Alligator River during the wet season, Ryan and another bushman fashioned a raft out of the skins of 27 pack horses to negotiate their escape. Ryans Well was hand-dug in 1889 as part of an attempt to encourage settlement in the NT. Today there is a plaque beside the well explaining the process of raising water. 7 km SE.Glen Maggie Homestead: ruins of 1914 homestead, once used as a telegraph office but abandoned in 1934; 7 km SE. Native Gap Conservation Reservation: sacred Aboriginal site with picnic area surrounded by cypress pines and magnificent views of the Hahn Range; 12 km SE.
Eco-friendly activities around town
Walking the Larapinta Trail 126 km
Now known as one of the best arid-zone treks in the world, the 220-kilometre Larapinta Trail goes from Alice Springs to Mount Sonder, and can be done in 12–15 days by experienced hikers. Walkers are advised to use... Find out moreAlice Springs walking tour 129 km
Take Foot Falcon’s two-hour walking tour around Alice Springs, learning about the history and culture of the region with long-term Alice Springs resident, teacher, writer and historian, Linda Wells. A highlight of... Find out moreGolf courses around town
Alice Springs Golf Club 131 km
Early in the morning or late in the day are the best times to witness the colourful splendour of a round at Alice Springs, Australia’s only true desert course of championship standard. The beautifully maintained... Find out moreCampsites around town
Aileron Roadhouse camping area 1 km
As well as all the necessaries, such as fuel and supplies, this roadhouse has an Aboriginal art gallery, pool, bar and barbecue picnic area. It’s found 135 km north of Alice Springs, and you can’t really miss... Find out moreAnnas Reservoir camping area 21 km
There are no facilities for camping, but the recommended camping area is 200 m before the ruins of the station homestead and blacksmith’s hut.... Find out moreTi-Tree Roadhouse camping area 58 km
Although mainly a stop for people passing through, Ti-Tree has a few activities in the local area, including a mango farm, ti-tree farm, grape farm, gem prospecting and an Aboriginal art gallery. The roadhouse has a... Find out moreTilmouth Well Roadhouse camping area 78 km
Here you can take part in cattle work, study the local art in the Wirmbrandt Gallery, play golf, go for walks or lounge around the pool. You will also find a restaurant and bar, air-conditioned cabins and 2 powered... Find out moreGemtree Caravan Park 99 km
The primary reason to camp at Gemtree, 70 km east of the Stuart Hwy on the Plenty Hwy, is the great fossicking in gemfields of garnet and zircon. Fossicking tours can be booked, but only by prior arrangement in the... Find out moreJay Creek camping area (section 3) 115 km
The trailhead here has gas barbecues.... Find out moreBush camping areas (section 5) 117 km
The 2 suggested bush-camping sites in this section are 7 and 11 km west of Birthday Waterhole.... Find out moreMulga Camp camping area (section 2) 117 km
Mulga Camp is 13 km west of Simpsons Gap.... Find out moreMillers Flat camping area (section 3) 117 km
This site has no facilities and is located 9 km west of Jay Creek.... Find out moreHugh Gorge camping area (section 5) 117 km
High-clearance 4WD vehicles can gain access to the carpark here, which is 15 km west of Birthday Waterhole. There are no facilities.... Find out moreCaravan parks around town
Ti Tree Roadhouse Caravan Park 57 km
The Ti Tree area supports large commercial orchards and vegetable crops. This is a great place to stop if travelling on the Stuart Highway. The complex includes a licensed bar, motel rooms, backpacker accommodation and... Find out moreWintersun Cabin and Caravan Park 127 km
Located on the north side of Alice Springs, this place offers pleasant, grassy sites with shade. It is a quality park with good access to the Stuart Highway. Bookings are required in the winter months.... Find out moreG'day Mate Tourist Park 132 km
This tidy compact park with good facilities is a suitable base for exploring Alice Springs. It does not have the tourist-season activities of some other parks and this is reflected in the price. Bookings are required in... Find out moreMacDonnell Range Holiday Park 132 km
Enjoy a delicious, free pancake breakfast every Sunday morning at this large, quality park. It has numerous activities during the tourist season (April to October), including nightly talks on the stars, bush tucker and... Find out moreHeritage Caravan Park 133 km
If you are travelling to Alice Springs with your pet dog then this is the park for you. It is the only dog park in town. There is a full range of facilities, a large well-stocked shop and a huge swimming pool. Bookings... Find out moreWycliffe Well Holiday Park 225 km
This park is 130 km south of Tennant Creek and an ideal stopover on this highway. The quality of the park, complete with a restaurant and a dam stocked with fish, is greater than one would expect here. There are also the... Find out moreKings Creek Station 249 km
Located 39 km from Kings Canyon, this large camping area on a cattle station caters solely for tourists and has a restaurant and numerous sites in bush settings. There are numerous activities including camel rides,... Find out moreHotels, motels & B&Bs around town
Rest areas around town
Prowse Gap Rest Area 13 km
148 km N of Alice Springs (L) or 46 km S of Ti Tree (R) Small area adjacent to the highway. Good facilities. Limited shade. GPS: S22 31.852 E133 19.749... Find out moreConnor Well Rest Area 40 km
95 km N of Alice Springs (L) or 99 km S of Ti Tree (R) Large area adjacent to the highway. Limited shade. GPS: S22 57.049 E133 32.603 ... Find out moreStuart Monument Rest Area 78 km
21 km N of Ti Tree (L) or 69 km S of Barrow Creek (R) Large area adjacent to the highway. Limited shade. GPS: S21 57.606 E133 29.818... Find out moreWhat's on around town
Cricket Match: dates from visitor centre.
