MacDonnell Ranges & Alice Town Highlights Full Day Tour – Northern Territory, Australia

EXPERIENCE

MacDonnell Ranges and Alice Town Highlights Full-Day Tour is an excellent opportunity to explore the panoramic landscapes of the West MacDonnell ranges, famous gaps in the East MacDonnell ranges, and historical and colourful places in Alice Springs.

Itinerary

Anzac Hill
Our first visit of the day is to Anzac Hill, where you can take in panoramic views over Alice Springs and the surrounding MacDonnell ranges. You may be able to capture one photo that covers the entire town. Anzac Hill is a memorial dedicated to those who served in Australia’s defence forces during all international wars.

John Flynn’s Grave Historical Reserve
Your next stopping will be at Flynn’s Grave Memorial, the resting place of Reverend Flynn, the founder of the Royal Flying Doctor Service.

Simpsons Gap
Simpson Gap features the towering cliffs of Simpsons Range, a permanent waterhole, and opportunities to spot resident wildlife and ancient Red River Gums with a taste of Central Australia.

Honeymoon Gap (Temple Bar Gap)
Honeymoon Gap is a small gap south of Larapinta Drive opposite Simpsons Gap, 14km west of Alice Springs. You will enjoy unusual features of the natural landscape; the unique micro-climate in this valley has created some distinctive features, such as ancient cycads and a myriad of rock types and pebbles.

Standley Chasm
The next stop on your exploration of West MacDonnell is a picturesque walk at Standley Chasm. After Mrs. Ida Standley, who in 1914 became the first school teacher in Alice Springs, this place was named Standley Chasm by Western Arrentre aboriginal people.

LUNCH BREAK (45 MINUTES)

Araluen Arts Centre
You will have an excellent opportunity to look closely at Albert Namatjira’s arts, learn about unique natural history, and follow the evolution of the landscape and fascinating creatures. The Araluen Arts Centre aims to develop a collection of artworks that reflect a permanent record of art practice in Central Australia.

Royal Flying Doctor Service Alice Springs Tour Facility
The Royal Flying Doctor Service Alice Springs Tour Facility is your next exciting place. Through the wonder of technology, you can see, experience, and learn the heroic tales of the Royal Flying Doctor Service’s birth & growth.

Alice Springs School of Air
The School of Air offers travellers the opportunity to learn about the history of ‘The World’s Largest Classroom’, reveal stories about the school from afar and life on the land, and share in Outback students’ dreams, achievements, and journeys. We also showcase the world-renowned innovations of this uniquely Australian school.

Emily and Jessie Gaps
Move onward to Emily and Jessie Gaps, the first noticeable feature of the East MacDonnell Ranges as you drive 24 km out of Alice Springs. The two small gaps in the Heavitree Range are spiritual sites to the Eastern Arrernte Aboriginal people.

Sunset at Anzac Hill.
You will see the Sunset from Anzac Hill at the end and be dropped off at your hotel or caravan park.

HIGHLIGHTS

Walk through stunning unique view- Standley Chasm, Honeymoon Gap & Simpsons Gap
Get the chance to view John Flynn’s Grave Historical Reserve & Anzac Hill
Gain knowledge about School of Air, & John Flynn’s museum & tour facility
Hear the indigenous caterpillar dreaming story at Emily and Jessie Gaps
Enjoy panoramic views over Alice Springs from Anzac Hill

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