West MacDonnell Ranges 1 Day

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Day 1 - West MacDonnell Ranges

What's IncludedEntry Fees, Morning Tea, Lunch, Small Group, Experienced Naturalist Driver Guide.

Departs Monday, Wednesday & Saturday 8:00 am – 5pm

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Venture west along the ranges from Alice Springs for a day of panoramic mountain scenery visiting tranquil waterholes at Ormiston Gorge and Ellery Creek Big Hole. Or simply enjoy the abundant birdlife or take a refreshing swim and relax amongst the tranquil scenery. The Ochre Pits offer a fascinating insight into the traditional use of this natural pigment. John Flynn's grave provides a poignant reminder of the remoteness of this area and the vastness of the land. Simpson's Gap is a wonderful chance to watch the rock wallabies in their natural environment and Standley Chasm's towering, vertical walls are a photographer's delight. Morning tea and lunch combined with luxury expedition vehicles will ensure your comfort and enjoyment of a great day out. Late afternoon sees our return to Alice Springs.

The Ochre Pits offer a fascinating insight into the traditional use of this natural pigment.  John Flynn's grave provides a poignant reminder of the remoteness of this area and the vastness of the land. 

Join us for a day of outback adventure. Head west of the Alice through Owen Springs cattle station before leaving the highway behind to explore the Finke Gorge National Park. along the bed of the Finke River which has meandered across this landscape for more than 130 million years - marvel at the dramatic evidence of it's awesome flood history. Further along the track the magnificent Amphitheatre provides a stunning opportunity for photography before finally reaching Palm Valley. Experience a walk amongst the rare Red Cabbage Palms left as relics from a lush climate many millions of years past. After a gourmet picnic lunch we travel back along the river bed to visit the Hermannsburg Historic Precinct founded by Lutheran missionaries in 1877, before returning to Alice Springs in the late afternoon.