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The Oodnadatta Track and the Stuart Highway

Alice Springs

Natural Attractions, Parks & Trails


SIMPSONS GAP (Tyurretye)

SIMPSONS GAP (Tyurretye)

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Simpsons Gap, is one of the most scenic attractions and home to Black-footed Rock Wallabies which are most active early mornings and late afternoons. (18 kms from Alice) A sealed bicycle trail from Rev John Flynn's Grave meanders to Simpson Gap.
Larapinta Drive, 18km west of Alice Springs   Phone (08) 8955 0310


WEST MacDONNELL RANGES

The MacDonnell Ranges of the Northern Territory, are a 644 km long series of mountain ranges located in the centre of Australia, and consist of parallel ridges running to the east and west of Alice Springs. There are a number of gaps and scenic attractions in the ranges.


LARAPINTA TRAIL (Walking)

Larapinta Trail is an exciting long distance walking track through the West MacDonnell Ranges. The Trail is suitable for fit people with previous bushwalking experience.
For more information contact Parks and Wildlife or Tourism Central Australia.


Stanley Chasm  Larapinta Drive, Alice Springs


Ellery Creek Big Hole   Larapinta Drive, Alice Springs


Ormiston Gorge   Larapinta Drive, Alice Springs


Glen Helen Gorge   Larapinta Drive, Alice Springs


Redbank Gorge  Larapinta Drive, Alice Springs


Wallace Rock Hole  Larapinta Drive, Alice Springs


Palm Valley  Larapinta Drive, Alice Springs


EAST MacDONNELL RANGES

 


Arltunga Historic Reserve

Arltunga Historic Reserve

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Arltunga Historic Reserve, is the site of the gold mining settlement begun in 1887, the first township in Central Australa. Alluvial gold was discovered in a creekbed and fortune seekers flocked to the site. There is interpretive signage.  The Visitor Centre is open 8-5 daily.