Outback Splendor: West Macs Gorges & Waterholes Day Trip
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Experience the magnificent grandeur of the West MacDonnell Ranges on this fascinating one day tour. Marvel at towering fiery red walls set aglow by the desert sun as you drive along the ranges. We tour through these amazing ranges all day and stop at beautiful gorges and waterholes, where we can enjoy a refreshing swim in the warmer months. Don’t forget your camera! Every moment of this memorable one day tour is worth capturing. You’ll visit: Simpsons Gap Standley Chasm Ochre Pits Ormiston Gorge Ellery Creek Bighole Flynn Memorial Optional swim at Ellery Creek Bighole (summer only) All activities are considered very safe for all age groups. They do not require a high level of fitness or agility. Please note an NT Parks Pass is required, please purchase prior to tour.
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JudithT441, 10/7/2025 7:23:04 AM
We really enjoyed our day trip to the West McDonnell ranges on the small group bus tour. Matt was a great guide/driver and had an impressive knowledge of the history of the area. Most interesting. We enjoyed all the places we were taken to and found this to be a really good way to visit the key sites nearby. We had some overseas guests travelling with us and they were also very impressed.
Kellie_L, 10/5/2025 7:57:35 PM
Loved what we saw just a shame that the guide was new and still learning. The guide was the only let down. The sights were beautiful
Diana_R, 9/15/2025 7:59:55 AM
Beautiful day experiencing one of the marvels of Alice Springs region. Matt, our guide, was informative on the region, told great stories, and was a great driver as he drove us to all spots on itinerary and then added a few additional stops for more scenic pictures. It was a great tour!
Larry_W, 9/15/2025 5:28:09 AM
A wonderful experience but make sure you have a bug head net! Our driver, Kylie, was very knowledgeable and pleasant.
ORYITZHAK_N, 9/6/2025 10:44:26 AM
Beautiful place and a very nice tour guide. Great and relaxed. excellent to see the most important places near Alice Springs.
Judy H, 9/6/2025 1:40:53 AM
The guide was wonderful and very knowledgeable. This tour went to all the places on my list. We had enough time at each one.
Christopher_K, 9/4/2025 8:17:09 PM
Great overview of the Western Macdonnell Ranges. Enough time to explore and take pictures (and a swim). When you have a day to spend in Alice Springs (which does not offer much in itself) - do it, unless you want to do a one-day trip to Uluru instead (or both)...
sritadas19, 8/27/2025 9:29:25 PM
My trip with Sebastian was truly exhilarating and incredibly comfortable. I loved the drive and greatly appreciated his vast knowledge of the history behind each place we visited. He went out of his way to ensure we were well-fed as a group, captured memorable photos, and fully experienced everything the tour had to offer.
ALLEN_G, 7/31/2025 6:10:18 PM
The scenery is stunning and a must place to visit. Simpsons gap was beautiful especially early in the morning. Our tour guide Kylie was brilliant. She was very friendly and had a fantastic knowledge of the area that made our day extra special.
734milat, 7/13/2025 12:14:00 AM
The trip was very well organised and executed. We saw all of the well known mountain formations and were transported in lovely little bus. I was especially impressed with my tour guides. Lauren and Thilo. They were able to answer all the questions I had and were very kind and made me feel very comfortable and helped me to enjoy the experience and locations to the fullest. I would definitely recommend this trip if you are short on time and want yo see as much as possible!! They also had a good knowledge of the Indigenous stories if that is something that peaks your interest!
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 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)
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