West MacDonnell Ranges & Standley Chasm Day Trip from Alice Springs

Experience the West MacDonnell Ranges (Tjoritja) on a small-group adventure combining guided walks, wildlife spotting, Aboriginal cultural insights and spectacular swimming holes. Explore alongside an experienced local outback guide who accompanies you on the walks, sharing insights into the landscapes, wildlife and cultural significance of Central Australia. Walk through Simpsons Gap (Rungutjirpa) in search of the endangered black-footed rock wallaby and marvel at the towering 80-metre walls of Standley Chasm (Angkerle Atwatye). Cool off with a refreshing swim at Ellery Creek Big Hole, surrounded by dramatic red cliffs and ghost gums. Discover the culturally significant Ochre Pits, where vibrant mineral-rich ochres have been used by Aboriginal people for thousands of years in art and ceremony, before exploring magnificent Ormiston Gorge (Kwartatuma). With guided walks, local knowledge, wildlife, culture and ancient waterholes, experience the natural wonders of Tjoritja.