1 Day West MacDonnell Ranges
Additional Information
All persons travelling alone must pay Sole Use price (please request this price)
Child price applicable when sharing with 2 full fare adults
Order of touring may change but inclusions remain the same
- Included in price:
- Small Group Touring, hotel transfers, lunch and entry fees.
- What to bring:
- Casual comfortable clothing is recommended for day wear. Warm layered clothing for winter, light loose clothing for summer. Strong footwear and a hat. Cameras, sunscreen and a small flask for drinking water are a good idea and a small day backpack is handy
- Fitness level required:
- Not specified
- Child policies:
- Child price applicable when sharing with 2 full fare adults Age range (5-12)
- Departure points:
- Alice Springs, Northern Territory
- Departure time:
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8:00 AM Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun
- Pickup/departure instructions:
- Tour Departs: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Sunday at 8.00 am Please advise our booking agents where you are staying the night before
- Duration:
- 1 Day
- Approximate Return Time:
- 5.00 pm
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Tour Details
- Operator
- Centre Highlights - Small Group Outback Journeys
- Destinations
- West MacDonnell Ranges and Glen Helen
- Departs From
- Alice Springs
Tour Description
A day of spectacular mountain scenery, wildlife and waterholes. Our first stop for the day is Flynn’s Grave where we learn of the inspiring story behind the iconic
Royal Flying Doctor Service. View The Twin Gums painted by Albert Namatjira a famous aboriginal water colour artist. Explore Standley Chasm a spectacular and
rare geological formation of two opposing red rock faces. The Ochre Pits is a significant traditional source of ochre for ceremonies. Ascend the Finke River Lookout to
gaining a panoramic view of Mt Sonder and the beginning of one of the oldest rivers in the world. Explore Ormiston Gorge a permanent waterhole set amongst deep
ravines and peaked mountains and swim in an outback waterhole at Ellery Creek before returning to the Alice via Simpsons Gap.
Tour Highlights at a glance:
• Flynn’s Grave – the inspiring story behind the iconic Royal Flying Doctor Service
• The Twin Gums – painted by Albert Namatjira – a classic outback image
• Standley Chasm – a spectacular and rare geological formation of two opposing red rock faces
• The Ochre Pits – A significant traditional source of ochre for ceremonies
• Finke River Lookout – A panoramic view of the beginning of one of the oldest rivers in the world
• Glen Helen – An outback pub
• Ormiston Gorge – A permanent waterhole set amongst deep ravines and peaked mountains
• Ellery Creek - swim in an outback waterhole
• Simpsons Gap – towering bluffs of red rocks set above a tree lined creek
Prices & Availability
Prices for 1 June 2012.
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Tour
1 Day West MacDonnell Ranges
Rates
| Adult | Child | Family | Pensioner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pay Now | $134.00 | $107.00 | – | $134.00 |
