Standley Chasm & Ormiston Gorge Day Tour from Alice Springs

Explore the West MacDonnell Ranges with an English-speaking driver-guide, travelling by air-conditioned mini-coach through Central Australia's rugged landscapes. Discover red-rock gorges, desert waterholes and places connected to Aboriginal cultural traditions.

• Explore the bush on guided walks covering 3–4 km, tailored to fitness levels
• Look for native wildlife among the ranges and waterholes

Itinerary

1. Start with hotel pickup in Alice Springs or meet at Alice Springs Hotel Aurora, 11 Leichhardt Terrace.
2. Travel by bus into Tjoritja / West MacDonnell National Park.
3. Explore the West MacDonnell Ranges on a guided tour, taking in Simpsons Gap, Standley Chasm, Ellery Creek Big Hole, the Ochre Pits and Ormiston Gorge.
4. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the national park with sandwiches or wraps, salad, assorted fillings, muesli bars and fresh fruit.
5. Return to Alice Springs at 18:30 with the included shuttle.

What's Included

• Standley Chasm admission
• Picnic lunch and snacks
• Round-trip transfers

Important details

• Ages 6+ only
• Intermediate fitness is required for considerable walking and stairs
• This activity is not wheelchair- or stroller-accessible
• A Northern Territory Parks Day Pass is required for entry to Tjoritja / West MacDonnell National Park and is not included in the listed price
• Limit your baggage to 7 kg
• The itinerary may change with seasonal conditions or park closures, and swimming may not be permitted at some stops
• Arrive at your pickup or meeting point 10 minutes before departure. For property pickup, wait outside the front of the property