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The West MacDonnell Ranges, known locally as the West Macs, extends west of
Alice Springs over 160 km. This vast, ancient and spectacular section of the
MacDonnell Ranges, encompasses the West MacDonnell National Park, and is an
important refuges for plants and animals, many of which are found only here,
living side by side with relics descended from ancient tropical forests.
Explore the wonders of the region, featuring landscaped that is significant in
the stories of the Arrernte Aboriginal culture, a culture that existed in the
region for many thousands of year.
What to see
Departing from Alice Springs, many of the main features are accessible via the
sealed roads of Larapinta and Namatjira Drives, which runs west along the
valley. The first port of call is Flynn's Grave, then
Simpsons Gap, where a
early or late afternoon walk to the waterhole provide opportunities to see the
local wallabies.
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