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From Alice Springs: West MacDonnell Ranges Day Trip

1. From Alice Springs: West MacDonnell Ranges Day Trip

Be picked up from your Alice Springs accommodation at 7:45 AM and set off on a day of adventure and exploration! Enjoy the spectacular outback scenery and photo opportunities as you travel along the magnificent West MacDonnell Ranges, stopping at historic sites. Enjoy beautiful walks at Simpsons Gap, a natural rock amphitheater that is home to endangered black-footed rock wallabies. Stop at Standley Chasm for morning tea and a leisurely stroll. At Ochre Pits, discover rock walls covered by natural colored ochre, used for sacred ceremonies of the local Aboriginal people. Ormiston Gorge is up next: a great place for a swim, or to see the towering walls of the gorge and pound, local plants and wildlife. By now, you will have certainly worked up an appetite for lunch. The next stop is at Glen Helen. The landscape here is spectacular - a towering sandstone wall is the first thing you see as you arrive. The area includes views of Mount Sonder, one of the highest points in Central Australia, which changes colors with the light.  On the way back to Alice Springs, witness the famous and enchanting Ellery Creek Big Hole. This waterhole is one of Central Australia’s most pristine, so don’t forget your swimmers in the warmer months. Visit Flynns Memorial and from October to March, you may decide to partake in an incredible Sunset Camel Ride at the Camel farm (optional, at your own expense). The panoramic landscapes of the West MacDonnell Ranges are extraordinary for their immensity and the spectacular array of sunburnt oranges, maroons and purples on display. These mighty ranges light up in brilliant oranges and reds at sunset on the return trip to Alice Springs. Get dropped off at your accommodation in Alice Springs at approximately 5:30 PM.

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4.7 / 5

based on 136 reviews

Marc, was a very nice guide, with lots of information, stories and jokes, many stops to see all the sights, enough time to see everything, the breakfast could be a bit more, but overall everything was great. The only negative thing is that the air conditioning on the bus is always very cold. Definitely take long pants and yes ever with you.

This trip was wonderful! Our driver and guide, Felipe, was very nice and knowledgeable. We saw a lot and we had so much fun; also we had a morning tea and a very nice lunch. Absolutely adapt for a solo trip and it’s a perfect value of money. I very much suggest you to buy this tour!

Pick up on time and our guide Lyn was excellent through out the day. Visited several different sights which were all interesting and picturesque. Lyn gave lots of information and also prepared a lovely lunch. A very enjoyable day.

Our guide his name Philippine is very nice and humorous person and we have a nice time this trip. I will recommend to my friend thanks

Great day with Lynn our very efficient and interesting guide.