West MacDonnell Ranges Full-Day Private Charter Guided Tour
The West MacDonnell, Ranges full-day tour is an excellent opportunity to explore the panoramic landscapes of the West MacDonnell Ranges. View spectacular outback scenery and take photos as we travel through magnificent Outback Country, stopping at the many historical locations. Have time to enjoy the region's natural beauty. Travel in the desert sun, visit gorges and waterfalls, spot local wildlife, and learn from your expert guide. Tour attractions include Anzac Hill, John Flynn's Grave Historical Reserve, Simpsons Gap, Standley Chasm, Ellery Creek Big Hole, Ormiston Gorge, Mount Sonder Lookout, Glen Helen, Ochre Pits and return to your hotel. Picnic Lunch included. While you do your picnic walk or swimming at Ormiston Gorge, we do bush cooking, including Kangaroo and Lamb, and your picnic lunch is ready for you once you arrive. The total attractions stop at 280 minutes, and the total driving time is 320 minutes on this tour.
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West MacDonnell Ranges Full-Day Private Charter Guided Tour
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What's included in West MacDonnell Ranges Full-Day Private Charter Guided Tour
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Anzac Hill
Our first visit is at the iconic local landmark of Anzac Hill, where you can take in panoramic views over Alice Springs and the surrounding MacDonnell ranges. You may be able to capture one photo to cover the entire town. Anzac Hill is a memorial dedicated to those who served in Australia’s defense forces during all international wars. Total driving time from your hotel to Anzac Hill 15 minutes
John Flynn's Grave Historical Reserve
Your next stopping will be at Flynn’s Grave Memorial, the resting place of Reverend Flynn, the founder of the Royal Flying Doctor Service. We make short stops to relax and enjoy the changing colors of the magnificent West MacDonnell Ranges and get some photos. Total driving time from Anzac Hill to John Flynn's Historical reserve 20minutes allocated.
Simpsons Gap
Simpson Gap features the towering cliffs of Simpsons Range, a permanent waterhole and opportunities to spot resident wildlife, ancient Red River Gums with a taste of Central Australia. Simpsons Gap is a significant site to the local Arrernte Aboriginal people and was the mythological home of giant goanna ancestors. We will take you on a short, easy walk alongside a picturesque dry creek bed that leads to a dramatic gap in the MacDonnell Ranges and a waterhole rich in native wildlife, flora, and geology. Sometimes you may even spot Black-footed Rock-wallabies along the walking track into the rocky slopes gap. After finishing your bush walk your guide will invite you to complimentary bush Tea and Coffee at Simpsons Gap. Total driving time allocated from John Flynn's Grave Historical Reserve, to Simpsons Gap is 15 minutes
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- Soda/Pop
- Bottled water
- Picnic Lunch included. While you do your picnic walk or swimming at Ormiston Gorge, we do bush cooking, including Kangaroo and Lamb, and your picnic lunch is ready for you once you arrive.
- Snacks
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please note that travel time is already been included with the total tour duration.
- If any of the tour attractions is closed or not available due to circumstances beyond the tour operator’s control, a suitable alternative tour attraction will introduce and conduct the tour.
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
We pick up from Hotels, Motels, Caravan parks, and private residences 20 kilometers from the town center and Alice Springs Airport. You can update or later change the pick-up locations as per your preference.
