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West MacDonnell Ranges Day Trip from Alice Springs
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About
Experience the magnificent grandeur of the West MacDonnell Ranges on this fascinating one day tour.
Marvel at towering fiery red walls set aglow by the desert sun as you drive along the ranges.
We tour through these amazing ranges all day and stop at beautiful gorges and waterholes, where we can enjoy a refreshing swim in the warmer months.
Don’t forget your camera! Every moment of this memorable one day tour is worth capturing.
You’ll visit: Simpsons Gap Standley Chasm Ochre Pits Ormiston Gorge Ellery Creek Bighole Flynn Memorial Optional swim at Ellery Creek Bighole (summer only)
All activities are considered very safe for all age groups. They do not require a high level of fitness ...
Highlights
10 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
10 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Morning Tea
Bushman's Lunch
Entry fee to Standley Chasm
Experienced, friendly tour guide
Accommodation pick-up and drop-off
Air-conditioned transport
Gratuities
Effective to all travel on 1st of April 2025, NT Park Pass is no longer included.
Please pre-purchase the NT Park Pass & bring it with you on the day of the tour
Important Information
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Please wear strong, non-slip walking shoes
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Please bring hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, water bottle and swimwear during the summer months
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Please bring NT Parks Pass (digital copy accepted)
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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After pickup at your Alice Springs hotel, set off with your guide and small group into West MacDonnell Ranges National Park to begin your exploration of the area’s many natural attractions. Throughout the day, your knowledgeable guide shares informative commentary about the natural and cultural history to the region.
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Simpsons Gap
Start with a scenic walk at Simpsons Gap, one of the most renowned gaps in the West MacDonnell Ranges. Follow a riverbed to a natural rock amphitheater while looking for endangered black-footed rock wallabies that hop among the boulders.
45 minutes
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Standley Chasm Angkerle
Then admire the tall rock walls of Standley Chasm as you stroll through trees that line the tracks including acacias, cycads, ghost gums and cypress pines. Have morning tea at Standley Chasm before heading to your next destination, the Ochre Pits.
1 hour
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Ochre Pits
A short path leads to rock walls that are covered with white, yellow and red layers of ochre. Be sure to bring your camera to snap photos of the shifting hues. Considered a sacred site for the local Arrernte peoples, the ochre pits provided material traditionally used for ceremonies and trading.
15 minutes
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Ormiston Gorge
Further down the road, stop for a bushman's lunch at Ormiston Gorge, which contains a semi-permanent waterhole. Look for waterbirds such as the Pacific heron and white-faced heron, both common visitors to the waterhole.
1 hour
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Ellery Creek Big Hole
Continue to Ellery Creek Big Hole, a significant geological site and one of central Australia's most pristine waterholes and cool off with a swim.
1 hour
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Your guide returns you to your Alice Springs hotel to end the tour.
West MacDonnell Ranges Day Trip from Alice Springs
(368) Reviews
About
Experience the magnificent grandeur of the West MacDonnell Ranges on this fascinating one day tour.
Marvel at towering fiery red walls set aglow by the desert sun as you drive along the ranges.
We tour through these amazing ranges all day and stop at beautiful gorges and waterholes, where we can enjoy a refreshing swim in the warmer months.
Don’t forget your camera! Every moment of this memorable one day tour is worth capturing.
You’ll visit: Simpsons Gap Standley Chasm Ochre Pits Ormiston Gorge Ellery Creek Bighole Flynn Memorial Optional swim at Ellery Creek Bighole (summer only)
All activities are considered very safe for all age groups. They do not require a high level of fitness ...
Highlights
10 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
10 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Morning Tea
Bushman's Lunch
Entry fee to Standley Chasm
Experienced, friendly tour guide
Accommodation pick-up and drop-off
Air-conditioned transport
Gratuities
Effective to all travel on 1st of April 2025, NT Park Pass is no longer included.
Please pre-purchase the NT Park Pass & bring it with you on the day of the tour