Overview
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10 hours
Mobile ticket
The West MacDonnell, Ranges full-day tour is an excellent opportunity to explore the panoramic landscapes of the West MacDonnell Ranges. View spectacular outback scenery and take photos as we travel along through magnificent Outback Country, stopping at the many historical locations. Have time to enjoy the region's natural beauty. Travel in the desert sun, visit gorges and waterfalls, spot local wildlife, and learn from your expert guide. Tour attractions include Anzac Hill, Honeymoon Gap (Temple Bar Gap), Simpsons Gap, Standley Chasm, Ellery Creek Big Hole, Ormiston Gorge, Mount Sonder Lookout, Glen Helen, Ochre Pits and return to your hotel. While you do your picnic walk or swimming at Ormiston Gorge, we do bush cooking, including Kangaroo and Lamb, and your picnic lunch is ready for you once you arrive.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
If any of the tour attractions is closed or not available due to circumstances beyond the tour operator’s control, a suitable alternative tour attraction will introduce and conduct the tour.
What To Expect
Anzac Hill
Our first visit of the day is at Anzac Hill, where you will be able to take in panoramic views over the town of Alice Springs and the surrounding MacDonnell ranges. You may be able to capture one photo to cover the entire town. Anzac Hill is a memorial dedicated to those who served in Australia’s defense forces during all international wars. The total driving time from your hotel to Anzac Hill 15 minutes.
Temple Bar Gap/ Honeymoon Gap is a small gap south of Larapinta Drive opposite Simpsons Gap, 14km west of Alice Springs. The gap is of great significance to the Arrernte people, the traditional owners of the land. Temple Bar Gap fell out of favor following the site becoming the honeymoon location for Robert (Bob) and Victoria (Vicky) Darken who married at the Alice Springs Methodist Church on 25 June 1942. Bob Darken was given a week's leave from the army and the couple planned to camp for a week at the gap and borrowed a car and a tent. The couple had repeated issues with the car and it rained for most of the week so, friends decided to visit them regularly; they said they were "going to see the honeymooners" or "going to honeymoon gap". It was not until 1981 that the name of the pass was officially changed to Honeymoon Gap and, in 2004, the NT Place Names Committee agreed that, the name of the gap should remain Temple Bar Gap. Driving time from Anzac Hill to Temple Bar Gap 20 minutes
Options
West MacDonnell Ranges Full Day Tour -Small Group
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Picnic Lunch included. While you do your picnic walk or swimming at Ormiston Gorge, we do bush cooking, including Kangaroo and Lamb, and your picnic lunch is ready for you once you arrive.
Snacks
NT Parks Visitor Pass
Coffee and/or Tea
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews
26 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Magnificent Macdonalds
506margl,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Great day out with Mahesh. Lots of wonderful stops and sites. Great cooked lunch. Beautiful country.
A great way to see the Ranges
M6517MCclaudiah,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Manesh was great! He knew all the fantastic spots on and off the beaten track. He had great local knowledge, and gave great advice as to where to go and what to see. He made a lovely lunch, and gave us ample time to explore. Highly recommend!
Great day trip with many highlights of the West MacDonnell Ranges.
JuVaHa,May 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour with Mahesh was excellent; he provided us with a lot of background knowledge and took us to beautiful places in the West MacDonnell Ranges within a few hours. Additionally, there was a coffee break in the morning and a lovingly prepared lunch. If one does not have much time, one can essentially "experience" the Larapinta Trail this way. 100% recommendation!
Most enjoyable day out
lynnesO3688BP,May 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great day, visiting many wonderful sights. We were fortunate to have great weather which made our trip even more pleasurable. Good doing tour with small group. Mr Marshmallow was a good informative guide and kept us well fed.
Great range of sights and activities
robynwN2044JE,May 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Great tour showing all the major attractions around the Alice
Wonderful day
elsagZ7049KY,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Good tour, good food, mr marshmallow was a great guide!
West MacDonell
stevenaQ7943TH,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful excursion with many beautiful stops for pictures.
nothing impressive. If...
YK L,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00nothing impressive. If there are other operators available, better to try. It may give you a more pleasant experience
Loved the tour!
Geoff T,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I loved this tour. Mahesh was very sensitive to the needs of each guest. A delicious lunch and a surprising morning tea. Came home exhausted but very happy.
So much to see in the West MacDonnell Ranges!
PaulW7841,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00West MacDonnell Ranges are scenic destinations with stunning landscape. We are very lucky as it had rained for days before our visit. Everywhere is green and lots of birds singing (though we could only hear but not see). The lunch was prepared hot and delicious (though a bit salty by Hong Kong standard). Many additional lookouts for sightseeing.
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