West MacDonnell Ranges Day Trip: Breathtaking Views and Refreshing Swims from Alice Springs
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MacDonnell Ranges
Embark on a breathtaking day trip to the West MacDonnell Ranges from Alice Springs. Marvel at fiery red walls, swim in refreshing waterholes, and capture unforgettable moments. Suitable for all ages.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- MacDonnell Ranges - After pickup at your Alice Springs hotel, set off with your guide and small group into West MacDonnell National Park to begin your exploration of the area’s many natural attractions. Throughout the day, your knowledgeable guide shares informative commentary about the natural and cultural history to the region.
What's Included
- Entry fee to Standley Chasm
- Fresh Buffet Lunch
- Experienced, friendly tour guide
- Accommodation pick-up and drop-off
- Air-conditioned transport
- Morning Tea
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Experience the spectacular beauty of the West MacDonnell Ranges on this enthralling one-day excursion.
Gaze upon the immense red cliffs bathed in sunlight as you journey through the ranges.
Our all-day adventure takes us through these remarkable ranges, pausing at stunning gorges and natural pools where, during the warmer seasons, we have the opportunity to take a dip.
Remember to bring your camera! Each moment of this unforgettable one-day adventure is picture-worthy.
Your itinerary includes:
- Simpsons Gap
- Standley Chasm
- Ochre Pits
- Ormiston Gorge
- Glen Helen
- Ellery Creek Bighole
- Flynn Memorial
- Seasonal opportunity for a swim at Ellery Creek Bighole (summer only)
All the day’s activities are safe for all ages and do not require significant physical fitness or dexterity.
- Please wear strong, non-slip walking shoes
- Please bring hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, water bottle and swimwear during the summer months
Location
MacDonnell Ranges
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(329 Ratings)
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Annebi1967fu
Mar 21, 2024
Excellent - Excellent tour of the West McDonnell Ranges with the marvellous Jono as driver, tour guide & lunch host. Small group tour with lots of interesting information provided during the trip. Bring your water bottles (refills provided) for hydration & fly nets in case of flies. Really beautiful stops along the way.
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Seaside02788786924
Mar 21, 2024
Great tour - Great trip, very knowledgeable Guide Jono.
We learnt a lot about Alice Springs, fauna and flora.
I would do this trip again.
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Bruce_w
Mar 20, 2024
An experience of a lifetime - An amazing experience, and a wonderful way to experience central Australia. Our driver Bluey was very knowledgeable and provided an interesting background to each place we visited and the area as a whole. Highly recommended.
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Aleisha
Mar 16, 2024
10/10 trip!! Thanks Dave! - 10/10 would highly recommend! The scenery was amazing, and Dave was an amazing, funny, friendly, and chatty tour guide!
Couldn't have asked for anything better!!
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Remo_e
Mar 15, 2024
I would do it agsin - To go swimming in the desert was beautiful as well as the experience of nature. It was a nice mix between driving and enjoying pure nature
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Victoria_k
Mar 5, 2024
Excellent tour - It was a well-organized, well-paced tour with multiple stops. Magnificent scenery. We saw wallabies and interesting flora. Our guide Miguel provided historical information on the area, and was knowledgeable and friendly.
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Ann-kristin54
Feb 27, 2024
West MacDonnell - An amazing trip, with our guide Jono (how to spell it?). We were only a group of seven, wery handy. Lot’s of good information an a relaxed trip.
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Mere
Feb 14, 2024
Beautiful views & landscape! - Great day out, awesome views of landscape, knowledgeable NZ tour guide, well worth the time, cool, comfortable vehicle.
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Roy_k
Feb 13, 2024
KOOL LOOKS - Water holes mountain ranges plant life was great, went all stops walk trails see birds different vegetation. Bud driver did kool job had a blast.
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Jaymehta
Feb 12, 2024
A must do tour from Alice Springs - Great tour package with lots of interesting sites to visit. Our tour guide Scott went above and beyond expectation and delivered a fantastic experience. Thanks
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