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West MacDonnell Ranges Day Trip from Alice Springs | 10 hours

344 Reviews | Alice Springs
From $147.34 per person Lowest Price Guarantee
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2021-2022
2 Adults x $149.31
$298.62
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$298.62
Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Lunch
  • Morning Tea
  • 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 20205, NT Park Pass is no longer included.
  • Please pre-purchase the NT Park Pass & bring it with you on the day of the tour

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 Glen Helen 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.

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Itinerary

  • MacDonnell Ranges

    After pickup at your Alice Springs hotel, set off with your guide and small group into West MacDonnell 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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    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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Ormiston Gorge

    Further down the road, stop for a picnic 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.

  • Mount Sonder

    Next, head to Mt Sonder LOOKOUT and admire the spectacular landscape including a towering sandstone wall and views of Mt Sonder, one of the highest points in Central Australia.

    15 minutes

  • Emu Run Experience - Day Tours

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

  • 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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Additional Info

  • 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

Free Cancellation

September 10100% refund
September 11No refund

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

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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344 reviews

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  • 2 stars
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Showing 1-5 of 282 reviews with 5 stars

A good introduction to Central Australia.

Published on Nov, 2024

We enjoyed our day in the West MacDonnell ranges. It afforded us a flavour of Central Australia. The stops were frequent and varied, and Sebastian did a good job of talking us through the history, culture and geography of the region.

Nice outdoors tour

Published on Nov, 2024

If you like the outdoors, this is the trip for you.You will see the outback, rock formations and waterholes. Pickup was on time. Friendly guide (Lauren)

If you go to Alice Springs - you MUST do this tour

Published on Sep, 2024

Excellent tour which I highly recommend. Each stop was beautiful scenery beyond my expectation. The lunch was very good too.

Best way to see highlights of West Macdonnell Ranges

Published on Sep, 2024

Was great not having to drive to the many sites and just sit back and enjoy the view. Very informative tour and we stopped at all the beautiful highlights the ranges have to offer. Morning tea and lunch were supplied. They looked after everything for us, including entry passes. Great day and all walks were manageable in the time limits.

Strongly recommend

Published on Aug, 2024

What a wonderful guide Ana was. Great knowledge and just happy to be around. Packed it a lot but had a wonderful day doing it. Morning tea and lunch were great. Each place had great services and they were very well cared for. Strongly recommend this tour. The landscape is outstanding.

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