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West MacDonnell Ranges Day Trip from Alice Springs

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10 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

Overview

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 or agility.

Please note an NT Parks Pass is required, please purchase prior to tour.

What's Included

  • Morning Tea
  • Bushman's Lunch
  • Entry fee to Standley Chasm
  • 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
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Please call to confirm pickup time prior to tour date. Kindly allow 15 mins for the bus to arrive.

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MacDonnell Ranges (pass by)

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.
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

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.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

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.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Emu Run Experience - Uluru Tours From Alice Springs & Ayers Rock (pass by)

Your guide returns you to your Alice Springs hotel to end the tour.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Please wear strong, non-slip walking shoes
  • Please bring NT Parks Pass (digital copy accepted)
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
  • Operated by a business

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the West MacDonnell Ranges Day Trip from Alice Springs?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (ACST).This tour 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. Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • Morning Tea
  • Bushman's Lunch
  • Entry fee to Standley Chasm
  • Accommodation pick-up and drop-off
  • Air-conditioned transport
  • Experienced, friendly tour guide
  • 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

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Please wear strong, non-slip walking shoes
  • Please bring hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, water bottle and swimwear during the summer months
  • Please bring NT Parks Pass (digital copy accepted)
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
  • Operated by a business

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