West MacDonnell Ranges & Standley Chasm Day Trip: Explore Central Australia's Natural Icons
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Alice Springs
Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
What's Included
  • Morning tea & lunch included
  • Convenient pick-up/drop-off at selected inner-city points in Alice Springs
  • Comfortable travel in an air-conditioned mini-coach
  • Guided bush walks tailored to fitness levels (3-4km)
  • Entry fee to Standley Chasm park covered
  • In-depth local commentary throughout the tour
What's Not Included
  • Hotel transfers pre/post tour itinerary to a nominated pickup point.
  • Personal expenses
Additional Information

Originally named Angkerle Atwatye, or ‘Gap of Water,’ Standley Chasm is an 80-meter-tall, 3-meter-wide canyon situated in the West MacDonnell Ranges (Tjoritja). We journey through this strikingly untamed area prior to heading west and might be drawn to swim in Ellery Creek Bighole, known traditionally as Udepata, enclosed by towering red cliffs and sandy Ellery Creek. Marvel at the significant geological activities that formed the impressive red walls of Ormiston Gorge. Pause here to appreciate the beauty of nature at its peak, as we start our relaxed trip back to Alice Springs, punctuating our journey with a last stop at the Tjoritja West MacDonnells National Park area, Simpsons Gap. Here numerous Dreaming Trails and stories intersect, and a permanent waterhole provides an excellent opportunity to observe local wildlife. After indulging in some of central Australia’s top natural landmarks, we take you back to your accommodation in Alice Springs, where you could ponder on your day of adventure.

  • A minimum moderate level of fitness is required to complete the walks.
  • Child policy 6 years old and over, not suitable for children 5 years old and under.
  • This itinerary may vary to adapt to seasonal changes and occasionally spots in the parks close or do not allow swimming. As safety is our top priority we plan accordingly to ensure our guests have the most fun and best experience possible while on tour.
  • Please ensure you have checked the average temperatures for the time of year you are travelling and have packed adequate clothing.
  • Prior to booking, we strongly recommend guests purchase travel insurance.
Location
Stay at Alice Springs Hotel
Leichhardt Terrace
Our main meeting point for this tour will be outside Aurora Alice Springs Hotel, 11 Leichhardt Terrace Alice Springs at 7:00am. In order for us to service all pickups please allow a 30min window.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Anonymous
Apr 28, 2024
Awesome, excellent, bloody oath - Our guide, Brent, went above and beyond and made sure everyone was cared for, and guided in the right direction.
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Shinji_n
Apr 2, 2024
Fabulous experience in a day - Although many tourists go there on their own, it's worth joining in. The tour guide took us to the most popular spots and gave us enough time to explorer and do activities like short hikes, swimming in the water hole and having lunch. We were so lucky to see plenty of water flew and formed the rivers in the ranges because of heavy rain days before.
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Pcandma
Sep 25, 2023
Great Day - Our original tour with another company had been cancelled at the last minute and our T.. Agent got us this tour. We were picked up by Kirsty and taken out in her Jeep car to Ormiston Gorge stopping and telling us things on the way. What a beautiful spot and absolutely wonderful reflections in the creek. We met up with a group that had been hiking and Damian then escorted us He was very knowledgeable about the plants and trees we saw in Standley Chasm. We loved that part too, also the Ochre Pits. and Simpson Gap. A most rewarding day. We learnt and saw so much of the nature in the area. Would recomment a trip to the West MacDonells
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Terencepaul_o
Aug 26, 2023
An amazing tour - A truly amazing day. Our tour guide Shani was sensational. We were taken to amazing locations and the scenery was stunning. I would highly recommend this tour.
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Nomad50910185456
Jun 24, 2023
Great day trip! - Great day plenty to see,food options great! Alice Springs is safe.lots of places visited.plenty of time to see things.Damien was a great guide and very Knowledgeable AAA+++
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Traja36
Jun 17, 2023
Very relaxed and enjoyable tour - What an excellent tour ! Kirsty was a great tour guide and her knowledge was awesome. Very relaxed not a clock watching tour guide !
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Leonie_w
May 22, 2023
Best bustrip ever - Definitely recommended. Best bustour, I‘ve ever made - we did not need to rush through the stops, our guide (Fred was his name) was very polite, funny and entertaining - we learned a lot about geology! We had many nice stops and it was not crowed at all. As lunch we could choose a yummy panini/sandwich and drink from a nice café. I would do it again.
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G449ngsilvanaf
May 18, 2023
amazing!! - the guide was very nice and could tell all about the history plants ….. we had an amazing interesting experience thanks
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