Alice Springs: West MacDonnell Ranges & Standley Chasm Tour – Northern Territory, Australia

EXPERIENCE

Discover the rugged beauty of the West MacDonnell National Park on a guided bush walk through the Standley Chasm. Keep a look out for native wildlife, go for a swim in Ellery Creek Bighole, and admire the towering walls of Ormiston Gorge.
Depart from central Alice Springs and travel to the Standley Chasm a 3-meter-wide, 80-meter-high gorge among the West MacDonnell Ranges. Spot the native wildlife as we you this beautifully rugged area.
Head west to the Ellery Creek Bighole, known traditionally as Udepata, surrounded by tall red cliffs and sandy Ellery Creek. Cool off in the swimming hole here. You will also enjoy lunch in a scenic location nearby.
Then, discover the towering red walls of Ormiston Gorge. Spend time here admiring nature and its finest before beginning the leisurely journey back towards Alice Springs, with a final stop at another remarkable feature of the Tjoritja West MacDonnells region, Simpsons Gap, before heading back to Alice Springs.

HIGHLIGHTS

Explore incredible West MacDonnell National Park traditionally known as Tjoritja
Be amazed by the 80-meter-high gorge walls of Standley Chasm
Visit the UNESCO-listed Ochre Pit mineral rock face and coloured clay ochre
Cool off at Ellery Creek Big Hole, one of red center the largest swimming spots
Explore the scenic Ormiston Gorge and Simpsons Gap part of the Larapinta Trail

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