• MacDonnell Ranges - Begin your adventure with a pickup from your Alice Springs hotel, then journey with your guide and a small group into the West MacDonnell Ranges National Park. Discover the area’s stunning natural attractions while your knowledgeable guide provides insightful commentary on the region’s natural and cultural history.
• Simpsons Gap - Embark on a picturesque walk at Simpsons Gap, one of the most famous gaps in the West MacDonnell Ranges. Follow a riverbed to a natural rock amphitheater and keep an eye out for the endangered black-footed rock wallabies that inhabit the boulders.
• Standley Chasm Angkerle - Marvel at the towering rock walls of Standley Chasm as you wander through the tree-lined tracks featuring acacias, cycads, ghost gums, and cypress pines. Enjoy morning tea at Standley Chasm before proceeding to your next stop, the Ochre Pits.
• Ochre Pits - A brief path leads to rock walls adorned with layers of white, yellow, and red ochre. Don’t forget your camera to capture the vibrant colors. The ochre pits are a sacred site for the local Arrernte people, traditionally used for ceremonies and trading.
• Ormiston Gorge - Continue your journey with a picnic lunch at Ormiston Gorge, home to a semi-permanent waterhole. Spot waterbirds like the Pacific heron and white-faced heron, frequent visitors to the waterhole.
• Ellery Creek Big Hole - Head to Ellery Creek Big Hole, a significant geological site and one of central Australia’s most pristine waterholes, where you can enjoy a refreshing swim.
• Emu Run Experience - Uluru Tours From Alice Springs & Ayers Rock - Conclude your tour as your guide returns you to your Alice Springs hotel.

• Lunch
• Morning Tea
• Entry fee to Standley Chasm
• Experienced, friendly tour guide
• Accommodation pick-up and drop-off
• Air-conditioned transport

• Gratuities
• Effective to all travel on 1st of April 2025, NT Park Pass is no longer included.
• Please pre-purchase the NT Park Pass & bring it with you on the day of the tour

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the stunning West MacDonnell Ranges with this captivating one-day tour.

Be amazed by the towering, fiery red cliffs illuminated by the desert sun as you travel along the ranges.

The tour explores these incredible ranges throughout the day, with stops at picturesque gorges and waterholes, perfect for a refreshing swim during the warmer months.

Remember to bring your camera! Every moment of this remarkable one-day tour is worth capturing.

Destinations include:

• Simpsons Gap
• Standley Chasm
• Ochre Pits
• Ormiston Gorge
• Ellery Creek Bighole
• Flynn Memorial
• Optional swim at Ellery Creek Bighole (summer only)

All activities are deemed very safe for all age groups and do not require a high level of fitness or agility.

• Please wear strong, non-slip walking shoes
• Please bring hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, water bottle and swimwear during the summer months
• Please bring NT Parks Pass (digital copy accepted)

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