The West MacDonnell Ranges and the East MacDonnell Ranges known as the MacDonnells Ranges have major tourist icon places of interest within approximatley 100 kilometres  of Alice Springs on sealed roads then narrowing down to recognised 4WD offroad dirt unsealed tracks from then on. Western MacDonnell Ranges tourist places to visit are Standley Chasm, Simpsons Gap, Orche Pits, Glen Hellen Gorge, Orminston Gorge,Ellery Creek Big Hole, Mt Sonder, Mereenie Loop and on the Eastern MacDonnell Ranges tourist places to visit are Trephina Gap, Corroboree, N'Dhalla Aboriginal Rock Art, Ross River Resort in Northern Territory Australia
The West MacDonnell Ranges and the East MacDonnell Ranges are known as the MacDonnells Ranges with the centre point commonly known as Heritage Gap at the commencement of Alice Springs in Northern Territory Australia
Home to the MacDonnells Ranges tourist information guide sites One day sightseeing, extended tours, premium coach touring, overnight to extend camping safaris to Uluru Ayers Rock, Kata Tjuta - The Olgas, Kings Canyon, Mereenie Loop, West MacDonnells Ranges and East MacDonnells Ranges in Australia's Red Centre Way in Northern Territory Australia. Hire and rental such as a 2-3-4 berth camper van, 4WD Camper, luxury RV motorhome and selfdrive from Alice Springs to Uluru Ayers Rock, Kata Tjuta - The Olgas, Kings Canyon, Mereenie Loop, West MacDonnells Ranges and East MacDonnells Ranges in Australia's Red Centre Way in Northern Territory Australia.  
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West and East MacDonnell Ranges with Alice Springs located just north bound of Heavitree Gap. This map is not to scale.

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West MacDonnell National Park | West MacDonnell national park is a vast and spectacular section of the MacDonnell Ranges and an outstanding example of an ancient landscape sculptured over time by climatic elements.

The West MacDonnell (Tyurretye) National Park stretches some 161 km due west of Alice Springs.

There are cool scenic gorges being mportant refuges for plants and animals, many of which are found only here and some are relicts of a bygone era of tropical forests such as Palm Valley.

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West MacDonnell National Park travelling to there | From Alice Springs car, campervan and motrhome access to the Park is via Larapinta Drive and Namatjira Drive. From Watarrka National Park (Kings Canyon) the unsealed Red Centre Way (4wd access recommended) connects to West MacDonnell National Park. Simpsons Gap is also accessible via a 17 km sealed bicycle track which starts opposite Flynn’s Grave, 7 km from Alice Springs along Larapinta Drive.

West MacDonnell National Park access | is accessible nearly all year round. The cooler months (April to September) are the most pleasant. All roads can be impassible for short periods after heavy rain.

Ormiston Gorge - West MacDonnell ranges travel guide and tours courtesy of Northern Territory Tourism

West MacDonnell Ranges Camping | Camping - Ellery Creek Big Hole and Redbank Gorge provide basic facilities. Serpentine Chalet and 2-Mile (4WD only) provide camping sites with no facilities. Ormiston Gorge provides camping facilities including showers and flush toilets.

Camping fees apply and are payable at each camping area.

Overnight visitors to the West MacDonnell National Park are required to bring their own water supplies. All tank water in West MacDonnell national park should be treated before drinking. Fireplaces are provided at some sites, however most sites offer free gas BBQs to replace open fireplaces (refer to map).

At Serpentine Gorge all fires are prohibited in this special zone. Commercial facilities are available at Glen Helen Resort, including caravan sites and motel accommodation.

Serpentine Chalet - looking down at the dam [©Parks and Wildlife Service NT

West MacDonnell National Park walks and treks | Walking - a good way to experience the spectacular views in this Park is by walking.

The 223 km Larapinta Trail stretches through the Park and offers extended and overnight bushwalks for fit, experienced and well prepared walkers.
Courtesy and edited from www.parksandwildlife.nt.gov.au

East MacDonnell Ranges
East MacDonnell National Park
East MacDonnell national Park Map

Kings Canyon - Watarrka National Park
Amazing and ancient Watarrka National Park

Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park
Learn about Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park
Visit and walk around Uluru Ayers Rock

East and West MacDonnell Ranges
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Alice Springs (Region)
About Alice SpringsAlice Springs AirportThe Ghan Alice SpringsHeavitree Gap at Alice Springs

West MacDonnell Ranges (Region)
Visit Albert Namatjiras Monument Namatjira Twin GumsThings to do at Hermannsburg
Explore the ancient Ochre PitsVisit Honeymoon Gap

Explorer Henbury Meteorites Conservation ReserveNatures wonder Gosse Bluff Tnorala Tylers Pass
Haasts Bluff - lkuntjiWallace Rockhole

West MacDonnell Ranges roads and tracks
Offroad outback experience on the Mereenie LoopCruise the scenic Namatjira Drive
West Macs Larapinta DriveBetween Kings Canyon and Explorers Way Luritja Road
108klm and amazing Ernest Giles Road

West MacDonnell Ranges explore and experience gorges, waterholes and tracks
Learn about the Larapinta Trail one of the best kept secrets a full trail trek lasts for many days
Majestic Glen Helen GorgeScenic Ellery Creek Big HoleBushwalk along Ormiston Gorge
Redbank Gorge WaterholeRoma GorgeSerpentine ChaletSerpentine Gorge
The easiest of all the gorges is Simpsons GapSpectacular a sight not to miss is Standley Chasm
West MacDonnell National Park Map.htmAbout West MacDonnell National Park


Kings Canyon - Watarrka National Park
Amazing and ancient Watarrka National ParkA majestic scenic experience at Kings Canyon
True outback Kings Creek StationStay at Kings Canyon ResortStroll down to Kathleen Springs

West MacDonnell Ranges accommodation selfdrive and on tours
Glen Helen Lodge accommodation stay Wallace Rockhole

Highways, Tracks and Roads of interest (General Region)
Old Andado TrackOld Ghan Heritage TrailPlenty HighwayRoss Highway
Finke Track in Finke Gorge National ParkOodnadatta Track - Dalhousie Springs Track
Red Centre WayMereenie LoopNamatjira DriveLarapinta Drive Luritja RoadLasseter Highway
Binns Track - The Binns track covers 2191km and winds through many of the Northern territory Australia's lesser-known nature reserves and National Parks.

East MacDonnell Ranges (Region)
East MacDonnell National Park East MacDonnell national Park Map
Old goldfields at Arltunga Historical Reserve and hotel or campingRuby Gap
A little off the beaten track but worth a visit is Trephina GorgeVisit both Emily and Jessie Gap
Rock art at Corroboree RockRock art at N'Dhala Gorge Nature Reserve
Ross River Resort a must stop on a East macdonnells selfdrivet

Other places of interest (General Region)
Ancients and tough going but worth the visit is Palm Valley
Gemtree - Explore and such for precious stonesMarvel at the sight of Mount Sonder
The colours and scenic view is truly amazing at Chambers PillarAs the names says Rainbow Valley
Santa Teresa Harts Range Restricted Pine GapRainbow Valley
Mac Clark Conservation ReserveOwen Springs Reserve Ryans Well
One of the most amazing sight to experience is the Australian The Dog Fence

Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park
Learn about Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park Visit and walk around Uluru Ayers Rock
Stay at budget accommodation, apartments, hotels and resorts at Ayers Rock Resort at Yulara
Voyages Resort at Ayers Rock Resort, YularaAyers Rock Airport is also 'Connellan Airport'
Amazing and a must do when visiting Uluru 40+ klm away on a sealed road is Kata Tjuta 'The Olgas'
Book for you sensational experience with the Sounds of Silence dinner near Kata Tjuta

Roadside Places To Stop and/or Stay
On the way to Ayers Rock Resort is the road house at Mount Ebenezer
Also on the way to Ayers Rock Resort is the outback but and accommodation at Curtin Springs
Glen Helen Lodge accommodation start of the Mereenie Loop region must book ahead.
Stuarts Well and it's camel rides a legion in the area
Erldunda on the corner of Explorers Way and the Red Centre Way to Ayers Rock Resort and Uluru
Hermannsburg known for a famous artist West MacDonnell Ranges.

Explorers Way is also the Stuart Highway from Adelaide to Darwin
Explorers Way - from Alice Springs to Darwin section 1500klm approx.
Stuart Highway - from Alice Springs to Darwin section 1500klm approx.
Darwin capital of Northern territory approx 120,000 people in the 'Top End' as it's known
Katherine Gorge just outside of Katherine around 24klm - it's a must Things To Do list experience.
Tennant Creek a small town on the way from Alice Springs to Darwin
Devils Marbles - Majestic whole and spilt boulders on the side of the road near Tennant Creek.
Alice Springs the heart of the centre of Australia on the Explorers Way and The Stuart Highway made famous in a number of movies and the gateway to Uluru, Kata Tjuta and Kings Canyon, East MacDonnell ranges and West MacDonnell ranges.
Coober Pedy the Opal Capital of the world as some say. Opal is a precious stone so visit and go fossicking and noodling as they say and find your riches.

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Cullen Bay nestles in DarwinStokes Hill Wharf (The Movie Australia setting)

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Katherine Gorge from Katherine township a tourist information guide
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BirdsvilleBouliaDalhousie Springs TrackDonohue HighwayKidman WayJervoisPlenty HighwayMt Dare Woomera Kulgera

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West MacDonnell National Park and surrounding areas
Larapinta TrailGlen Helen GorgeGlen Helen Lodge accommodation Ellery Creek Big HoleOchre PitsOrmiston GorgeRedbank Gorge WaterholeRoma GorgeSerpentine ChaletSerpentine GorgeSimpsons GapStandley Chasm Honeymoon GapPalm Valley

Albert Namatjiras Monument Namatjira DriveNamatjira Twin GumsHermannsburgGhost GumWallace Rockhole Palm Valley

East MacDonnell National Park and surrounding areas
Arltunga Historical Reserve and hotel or campingTrephina GorgeEmily Jessie GapCorroboree RockRoss River ResortRuby GapN'Dhala Gorge Nature Reserve Gemtree Chambers PillarRainbow Valley

Other Highways, Scenic Routes, Ways, offroad 4wd Tracks and Roads in Central Australia
The Mereenie LoopRed Centre WayExplorers WayStuart HighwayErnest Giles RoadNamatjira DriveLarapinta DriveLuritja RoadLasseter HighwayBinns Track

Top End - Natures Way in Northern Territory Australia
DarwinTropical DarwinMap of Northern TerritoryKatherine GorgeTennant CreekDevils MarblesKakadu National ParkNatures Way Top End Katherine GorgeLitchfield National Park

Alice Springs and Uluru and on the way
Alice SpringsAlice Springs AirportThe Ghan Alice SpringsAlice Springs Heavitree Gap Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park Uluru Ayers RockAyers Rock Resort at YularaVoyages Resort at Ayers Rock Resort, YularaAyers Rock Airport 'Connellan Airport'Kata Tjuta 'The Olgas'Sounds of Silence dinnerMount SonderMount Connnor Mount EbenezerCurtin SpringsStuarts WellErldunda

Kings Canyon
Watarrka National ParkKings CanyonKings Creek StationKings Canyon ResortGlen Helen Lodge accommodation

Remote access sites
Henbury Meteorites Conservation ReserveGosse Bluff Tnorala Tylers PassHaasts Bluff - lkuntji

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