Highlights
Experience the magnificent grandeur of the West MacDonnell Ranges on this fascinating one day tour. Marvel at towering fiery red walls set aglow by the desert sun as you drive along the ranges. We tour through these amazing ranges all day and stop at beautiful gorges and waterholes, where we can enjoy a refreshing swim in the warmer months. Don’t forget your camera! Every moment of this memorable one day tour is worth capturing. You’ll visit: Simpsons Gap Standley Chasm Ochre Pits Ormiston Gorge Ellery Creek Bighole Flynn Memorial Optional swim at Ellery Creek Bighole (summer only) All activities are considered very safe for all age groups. They do not require a high level of fitness or agility.
About This Deal
Duration
10 hours
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: MacDonnell Ranges
, , Northern Territory
After pickup at your Alice Springs hotel, set off with your guide and small group into West MacDonnell Ranges National Park to begin your exploration of the area’s many natural attractions. Throughout the day, your knowledgeable guide shares informative commentary about the natural and cultural history to the region.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Simpsons Gap
Burt Plain, NT 0872
Start with a scenic walk at Simpsons Gap, one of the most renowned gaps in the West MacDonnell Ranges. Follow a riverbed to a natural rock amphitheater while looking for endangered black-footed rock wallabies that hop among the boulders.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Standley Chasm Angkerle
Larapinta Drive, Northern Territory
Then admire the tall rock walls of Standley Chasm as you stroll through trees that line the tracks including acacias, cycads, ghost gums and cypress pines. Have morning tea at Standley Chasm before heading to your next destination, the Ochre Pits.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Ochre Pits
Namatjira Drive, 110 Kilometres West of Alice Springs, Northern Territory
A short path leads to rock walls that are covered with white, yellow and red layers of ochre. Be sure to bring your camera to snap photos of the shifting hues. Considered a sacred site for the local Arrernte peoples, the ochre pits provided material traditionally used for ceremonies and trading.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Ormiston Gorge
Namatjira Drive, Northern Territory
Further down the road, stop for a picnic lunch at Ormiston Gorge, which contains a semi-permanent waterhole. Look for waterbirds such as the Pacific heron and white-faced heron, both common visitors to the waterhole.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Ellery Creek Big Hole
West MacDonnell National Park, Alice Springs, Northern Territory
Continue to Ellery Creek Big Hole, a significant geological site and one of central Australia's most pristine waterholes and cool off with a swim.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Emu Run Experience - Uluru Tours From Alice Springs & Ayers Rock
275 Stuart Highway, Alice Springs, NT 0870
Your guide returns you to your Alice Springs hotel to end the tour.
Duration: Not Available
Additional Information
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please wear strong, non-slip walking shoes
- Please bring hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, water bottle and swimwear during the summer months
- Lunch
- Morning Tea
- Entry fee to Standley Chasm
- Experienced, friendly tour guide
- Accommodation pick-up and drop-off
- Air-conditioned transport
Exclusions
- Effective to all travel on 1st of April 2025, NT Park Pass is no longer included.
- Please pre-purchase the NT Park Pass & bring it with you on the day of the tour
Redemption Instructions
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
Hotel pickups commence prior to this time
Traveler Pickup Information
Please call to confirm pickup time prior to tour date. Kindly allow 15 mins for the bus to arrive.
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Emu Run Experience in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
This offer is not eligible for promo codes.
Fine Print
7-day cancellation rights do not apply; no refunds or exchanges permitted. Voucher valid only for date and time listed; may not be exchanged or redeemed for other dates. Purchaser name and phone number must be provided at checkout; this information will be shared with Viator and the tour operator for purposes of order fulfillment. Groupon promo codes may not be used for this offer. Groupon voucher Terms of Sale do not apply. See the tour operators terms and conditions for this offer here.
Offer is not eligible for our promo codes or other discounts.
