West MacDonnells Ranges Day Tour Departing Alice Springs
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Usually dry riverbeds, vast craggy ochre red sandstone gaps and gorges and tranquil waterholes, make up the spectacular landforms of the West MacDonnell Ranges. The presence of ancient Aboriginal dreaming is always
evident in the rugged clefts and chasms.
Included In Price
* Head west on Larapinta Drive alongside the ochre coloured West MacDonnells
* Pass John Flynn Memorial at the foot of the Mt Gillen
* The remains of the twin ghost gums painted by Albert Namatjira.
* Continue to Standley Chasm - a striking deep red cleft that glows with reflected sunlight
* Walk into the Chasm along the Angkerle Creek bed
* Enjoy morning tea at Standley Chasm
* Ellery Creek Big Hole - take a short walk along a creek bed to the cool waterhole below a steep rocky escarpment
* Stop at the Orchre Pits
* Visit Glen Helen Gorge - a semi permanent waterhole
* Enjoy a ploughman's lunch with neer, wine or soft drink
* Visit Ormiston Gorge and waterhole for a picnic lunch
* Time to relax at the waterhole
* A refreshing swim may be possible depending on the time of year
* Make a stop at Simpsons Gap - rich ochre coloured rock walls rising from a sandy creek bed
* Look for black footed Rock Wallabies along the rocky base
* Look for eagles, kytes and falcons soaring in the thermal currents above the West MacDonnells
* Perhaps meet a local lizard
Participant Guidelines
Hat, sunscreen, sturdy walking shoes and bottled water are required when participating in walks.
Price Valid For
Per person (Prices valid 1/4/2012 to 31/3/2013)
Booking Notes
Operates: DAILY - except 25/12/12,26/12/12,01/01/13,29/04/13
Departs: 8:00 AM
Returns: 5:30 PM
Children aged 4-14 are eligible to receive a 50% discount off Adult fares unless otherwise stated (15 and over is an adult. Under 4 is free).
Departure Time
Departs: 8:00 am Returns: 5:30 pm
Location
West MacDonnells, Northern Territory, Australia