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West MacDonnell Ranges & Standley Chasm Day Trip from Alice Springs

Alice Springs, Northern Territory

Known traditionally as Angkerle Atwatye, meaning “Gap of Water”, Standley Chasm is a 3-meter-wide, 80-meter-high gorge located in the West MacDonnell Ranges (Tjoritja). We explore this beautifully rugged area before trekking west and are tempted to dip in Ellery Creek Bighole, known traditionally as Udepata, surrounded by tall red cliffs and sandy Ellery Creek. Be amazed by the massive geological forces which created the towering red walls of Ormiston Gorge. Spend time here admiring nature and its finest, as we begin our leisurely journey back towards Alice Springs, with a final stop at Tjoritja West MacDonnells National Park region, Simpsons Gap, where several dreaming trails and stories cross. Featuring a permanent waterhole this is also a great place to spot resident wildlife. Now we’ve had our fix of some of the best of central Australia’s natural icons, we deliver you back to Alice Springs to your chosen accommodation and evening plans as you reflect on your day of exploration.

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Stop At: Alice Springs, Alice Springs, Red Centre, Northern Territory

We depart Alice Spring on an adventure to explore exploring the West MacDonnell National Park and surrounding UNESCO-listed areas onboard our West MacDonnell Ranges (Tjoritja) day trip.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Tjoritja/West MacDonnell National Park, 7km from Alice Springs Along Larapinta Drive, Northern Territory Australia

Explore the West MacDonnell National Park, known by the traditional owners as Tjoritja.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Standley Chasm Angkerle, Larapinta Drive, West MacDonnell National Park, Northern Territory 0872 Australia

Marvel at the awe of Standley Chasm traditionally known as Angkerle Atwatye as you meander through the 80m high gorge.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Ormiston Gorge, Namatjira Drive, West MacDonnell National Park, Northern Territory Australia

Refresh within the towering walls of Ormiston Gorge, traditionally known as Kwartatuma.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Ochre Pits, Namatjira Drive 110 Kilometres West of Alice Springs, West MacDonnell National Park, Northern Territory 0870 Australia

See the UNESCO-listed Ochre Pit mineral rockface and coloured clay ochre still used in traditional ceremonies

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Ellery Creek Big Hole, Namatjira NT 0872, Australia

Cool off at Ellery Creek Big Hole, one of Central Australia’s largest and most beautiful swimming spots.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Simpsons Gap, Burt Plain NT 0872, Australia

Try for a glimpse of the very shy black-footed-rock-wallaby and other native wildlife through Simpsons Gap, traditionally known as Rungutjirpa.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Alice Springs, Alice Springs, Red Centre, Northern Territory

We deliver you back to Alice Springs to your chosen accommodation around 18:00pm, as you reflect on your day of exploration and wonder.

Duration: 1 hour

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Alice Springs, Northern Territory

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