Half Day West MacDonnell Ranges from Alice Springs
Highlights
Experience Tjoritja West MacDonnell Ranges
Visit John Flynn’s Grave Historical Reserve
Observe Unique Wildlife at Simpsons Gap
Gain Aboriginal Cultural Insights
Walk through Iconic Angkerle (Standley Chasm)
Enjoy Morning Tea at Standley Chasm
Learn about the Unique Desert Flora & Fauna
Experienced Accredited Local Driver Guide
Comprehensive commentary
Travel in an air-conditioned coach
USB Chargers in Large Vehicles
Itinerary
Depart Alice Springs and stop at Flynn’s Grave Memorial, resting place of Reverend Flynn, founder of the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Travel to Simpsons Gap, featuring towering cliffs and a permanent waterhole. The site is significant to the Arrernte people as the home of giant goanna ancestors. Visit Standley Chasm Angkerle Atwatye, an important site sacred to women's dreaming in Aboriginal culture. Take a 1.2km walk to access the dramatic 80-metre-tall rock-face and on the way, note the unusual features of the natural landscape; the unique microclimate in this valley has created distinctive features, such as ancient Cycads, and a myriad of rock types and pebbles that are thousands of years old, washed down from miles upstream. Afterwards, enjoy morning tea at a local cafe before you return to Alice Springs
included with
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off (selected - be advised at the time of booking) • Experienced Driver-Guide • Comprehensive commentary • Morning tea • Travel in an air-conditioned coach • Entry fee to Standley Chasm - Angkerle Atwatye
excluded by
• Food and drinks other than specified
• Entry to West MacDonnell National Park requires a Northern Territory Parks Pass
Essential
Information
**What to bring
Sturdy enclosed walking shoes
Sunglasses, sunscreen and hat
Water bottle to hold 1 litre
Warm layers in cooler months
Flynet in summer months (optional)
**Additional Information
FITNESS : Balanced
PASSES : NT Park Pass is required for each guest booking this trip. It is not included in the tour price
Detailed Description
The panoramic landscapes of the West MacDonnell Ranges are extraordinary for their immensity and array of sunburnt oranges, maroons and purples. The Aranda people refer to them as Tjoritja (pronounced Choor-it-ja). It encompasses an ancient landscape sculpted over time by climatic elements. It’s also a refuge for rare and threatened plants as well as wildlife, including the uncommon bird species such as the Peregrine Falcon
