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West MacDonnell National Park

Northern Territory, Australia

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The West MacDonnell National Park include spectacular scenery that encompasses parts of the MacDonnell Ranges and offers much for the those interested in camping and bush walking.

This mountain range is one of the world’s oldest and eight hundred million years ago it was higher than the Himalayas. Over the time, the elements have taken their toll and worn the mountains down, but even today you can sense the majestic power it has over the landscape and experience the spirit in the land.

For more information contact the:

Parks and Wildlife Commission of the Northern Territory - Alice Springs Region

West MacDonnell National Park Attractions

Larapinta Trail
• This walking trail cover a total of 250 km, that runs along the backbone of the West MacDonnell Ranges and through the spectacular MacDonnell Range National Park. Starting just west of Alice Springs, the trail runs through to Mount Sonder, allowing the opportunity to experience the beauty and vastness of the landscape along the way. Broken into a series of sections, visitors can experience anything from a one to a three day walk, or for the more adventurous to actually do the entire trail, billed as an energetic two-week adventure.

Walkers are advised to pick up the appropriate pamphlet prior to attempting any section of the Larapinta trail. For your safety register details of your walk by telephoning the Walker Registration Scheme.

Ormiston Gorge
• Located in the vast and spectacular West MacDonnell Ranges and part of the West MacDonnell National Park, Ormiston Gorge with a near-permanent waterhole, showcases the spectacular geology and landforms of the region. When full, the waterhole is estimated to be up to 14 metres deep at its southern end.

Simpsons Gap
• Located only 26 km west of Alice Springs, Simpsons Gap offer a unique opportunity to catch a glimpse of the Black-footed Rock Wallabies during the early morning or at dusk.

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Alice Springs
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• It’s the heart of Australia, the capital of the Outback and the most romantic country town in the world. It’s where the Arrernte Aboriginal tribal group have lived for 20,000 years and where pioneer men and women gave “tough” a new meaning. It’s where they race camels, hold hilarious holiday regattas in dry river beds and where Peter Finch finally caught up with Virginia McKenna in the 1956 film classic “A Town Like Alice”.

Alice Springs •

• Lots of information about Central Australia and Alice Springs.

Central Australian Tourism Industry Association
• 60 Gregory Tce, ALICE SPRINGS NT 0870
• Ph: 1 800 645 199 / +61 8 8952 5800 • Fax: +61 8 8953 0295 •

Larapinta Trail
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• A personal account by Tineke van Stipriaan.

Trek Larapinta
• Dr Charlie Carter, 22 Chewings St, ALICE SPRINGS NT 0870
• Ph: 08 8953 2933 • Fax: 08 8953 2913 •

• Walking tours on the Larapinta Trail.

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