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Alice Springs Highlights: West MacDonnell Gorges

Explore the Outback town of Alice Springs and venture into the stunning desert landscape around it


Attractions and things to do - Alice Springs Highlights: West MacDonnell Gorges

Capture the essence of the red center of Australia in this tour that introduces you to the relatively modern town of Alice Springs before launching you into one of the most ancient and dramatic landscapes in the world.

After orientating yourself from the lookout point at Anzac Hill and visiting downtown Alice Springs, you will travel into the immense solitude of the desert with its red-ochre rocks, sandy creeks, tranquil waterholes and ghostly gum trees.

Take short walks to two of the most magnificent gorges in the West MacDonnell Ranges - Standley Chasm and Simpsons Gap. Enjoy the glow of afternoon sun on the red rock walls and look out for black-footed rock wallabies.

Gardeners may find rare plants among the rocks and bird-watchers may spot eagles, kites and falcons soaring above the West MacDonnells

£42.81

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