
3. Visit the MacDonnell Ranges
Location: MacDonnell Ranges, NT
The West MacDonnell Ranges offer a perfect blend of the outback’s most impressive sites. Marvel at spectacular ochre coloured mountains and swim in refreshing waterholes.
Explore the region’s massive gaps, gorges, clefs, dry riverbeds, creeks and waterholes with guided tours of West MacDonell’s key sites such as Mt Gillen, Standly Chasm, Angkerie Creek, Ellery Creek Big Hole, Glen Helen Gorge, Ormiston Gorge and Simpsons Gap.
Given the expansive size of Australia, it’s no surprise that it can take a little while to travel around. Be sure to allocate at least a full day to explore the highlights of West MacDonnell Ranges.
"The West MacDonnell Ranges offer a perfect blend of the outback’s most impressive sites. Marvel at spectacular ochre-coloured mountains and swim in refreshing waterholes all on this day tour to the striking MacDonnell Ranges."
Guided day tours can give you a teaser of the region with guided transport through the dusty red ranges and gorges and on nature walks to remote swimming holes.
The beauty and seclusion of the Australian outback is most apparent on a tour such as this. Getting away from the hustle and bustle of the city and escaping to a region with natural beauty and peace and quiet is nirvana for someone who appreciates the great outdoors and lack of crowds.
Of course you will see all the popular natural highlights here but the benefit of joining a guided tour is their inside local knowledge of hidden sites and the cultural knowledge which you would absolutely miss should you rent a car and try to drive to these sites on your own.