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
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The Plenty Highway accurately doesn't commence till around the NT/QLD border, to get there you travel from Boulia in outback Queensland along the Donohue Highway (track). Typically spoken , the Queensland section of the track is in the worst condition with long stretches of extreme bulldust and big holes (making it a dry weather road only) - the NT section is more regularly maintained and graded. http://www.exploroz.com/

The Plenty Highway stretches from Western Queensland to Alice Springs in the Northern Territory There are two starting off points for this trip. Mt Isa and, further south, Boulia in Western Queensland. The trip ends at Alice Springs in the Northern Territory. Boulia to Alice Springs is about 800 km and from Mt Isa about 30 km longer. The longest stretch without fuel is on the Boulia to Alice Springs route and is about 460km, between Boulia and Jervois Homestead, although some fuel may be available at Tobermorey (phone first (07) 4748 4996.

Plenty highwayThe town of Boulia is the pivotal point of the far west, with Mount Isa 300 kilometres to the north and Winton 370 kilometres to the east. It is linked to Alice Springs via the Donohue Highway and the town is acknowledged as being the Capital of the Channel Country, which gives rise to the great rivers that flow west to Lake Eyre. Things to do in Boulia's include the Min Min lights tour. No-one seems to know just exactly what the phenomenon is but there have been sightings of these mysterious Min Min lights for nearly a century and even sceptics are convinced that the phenomenon really exists. The Min Min lights first appeared near the site of the old Min Min Hotel which is located 73 km east of the town at the junction of the roads from McKinlay and Winton. The old hotel is now little more than a ruin although the bottles and the nearby graveyard are a reminder that it obviously had a colourful past. For a report: http://www.exploroz.com/

Leaving from Boulia the first leg of the journey is on the Donohue Highway from Boulia to Tobermorey, about 255 kilometers. If you are taking this route check for adversed road conditions and with the local authorities first to see if there has been flooding at the river crossings further west as, if so your trip could be delayed or cause you problems in crossing some of the creeks.

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About The Outback Way

The Outback Way extends 2,750km from Laverton, Western Australia to Winton, Queensland via central Australia. As a self-drive route it passes through central Australia’s deserts, Ayers Rock, The Olga’s, Alice Springs and a host of fascinating places of interest. The Outback Way is made up of seven inter-connecting roads including The Great Central Road (WA); Tjukaruru Road, Lasseter Highway, Stuart Highway and Plenty Highway (NT); and Donohue Highway and Min Min Byway (QLD). Collectively these are

THE OUTBACK WAY
Stuart highwayThere are very few road signs in outback Australia and many of the Outback Way’s places of interest are sometimes not so easy to find. Then again, it wouldn’t be an outback adventure without an element of surprise! The adventurous traveller has plenty to discover, and the less adventurous traveller can safely prepare their outback journey using this website, the brochure and the Guidebook!

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Journey to the 'heart of the Outback' and experience the heritage and cultural history that has shaped the nation. Explore the majestic landscape that inspired the lyrics to Banjo Paterson's iconic ballad which resonates with all Australians. Learn about the pioneering years through innovative museums, attractions and exhibitions. Discover the essence of the Outback and its people, woven into the rich tapestry that is 'Matilda country'. The Central West is also the perfect place to enjoy some traditional bush tucker around the campfire and be entertained with yarns of glory days. Come and see where the legend of the stockman started, where Qantas carved its name in the history annals and where our pastoral industry began.
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Boulia

camel ridesThe town of Boulia is the pivotal point of the far west, with Mount Isa 300 kilometres to the north and Winton 370 kilometres to the east. It is linked to Alice Springs via the Donohue Highway and the town is acknowledged as being the Capital of the Channel Country, which gives rise to the great rivers that flow west to Lake Eyre.

 

How to get here.

We have sealed roads linking Boulia to Winton (Kennedy Developmental Road) and also Mount Isa (Diamantina Developmental Road). The Diamantina Developmental Road from Boulia to Bedourie is partially sealed. Boulia can also lay claim to having a short cut gravel road taking travellers across to Alice Springs (Donohue and Plenty highways).

Boulia is the centre of a prosperous beef and wool industry with cattle generally grazed in the western and northern areas and sheep properties to the east. The Shire shares a 320 kilometre common border with the Northern Territory and it's western boundary marks the eastern edge of the mighty Simpson Desert.

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Plenty highwayThen on to Boulia

The link between Central Australia and Outback Queensland is provided by the Plenty and Donohue Highways. This stretch of road was first built to allow cattle stations a means of transporting beef through road train access.

Today, it is also a 'short-cut' for travellers from Boulia, Mt.Isa and other outback Queensland towns to get to Alice Springs and the 'Red Centre' in a more direct way.

The Plenty/Donohue highways are a long pathway through open plains, cattle stations and aboriginal communities.

Several rivers and creeks which form the channel country need to be crossed through this diversity of country from red sand and clay to bulldust and gravel.

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This is a collection of some of the best four-wheel-driving tracks in Queensland's Outback. They'll take you through some amazing country - from rugged jump-ups to peaceful billabongs, and from the channel country to the desert dunes. This is just a taste of the 4X4 fun you can can have in Queensland's Outback, so what are you waiting for? Adventure out there and check out Queensland's backyard!

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West MacDonnell National Park and surrounding areas
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