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EAST MACDONNELL RANGES
HALF DAY TOUR - SMALL GROUP
About the tourStart : At 8.00 AM & 1.30 PM
Special Promotional Price: Last-minute deal Manual Confirmation AUD $ 220.00, Instant confirmation AUD $ 250.00- per seat till 31 December 2024. Additional third seat onwards AUD $ 200.00 per seat till 31 December 2024Duration: Five hours (approx.)
The East MacDonnell Ranges half-day tour is an excellent opportunity to explore the panoramic landscapes of the East MacDonnell Ranges. View spectacular outback scenery and take photos as we travel through magnificent Outback Country, stopping at the many historical locations. The East MacDonnell Ranges are popular as Central Australia’s most famous outback landscapes – gaps, gorges, bush walks, Aboriginal art and unique geological formations. Alice Holiday Tours feels like getting away from town and taking you to explore Central Australia’s natural beauty. Tour attractions include hotel pick-up, Anzac Hill, Emily and Jessie Gaps, Corroboree Rock, Trephina Gorge Nature Park, and Giant Ghost Gum Tree. We will drop you back at your hotel at the end of the tour.
Anzac HillYour first visit of the day is at the local iconic landmark of Anzac Hill, where you can 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 defence forces during all international wars.
Emily and Jessie GapsYour next visit will be to Emily and Jessie Gaps. Yeperenye / Emily and Jessie Gaps Nature Park are the first noticeable features of the East MacDonnell Ranges as you drive 16 kilometres out of Alice Springs. The two small gaps in the Heavitree Range are important spiritual sites to the Eastern Arrernte Aboriginal people. Many places in the surrounding landscape are associated with the same caterpillar Dreamtime story and form a 'Dreaming Trail'.Emily Gap is a significant sacred site where the caterpillar beings of Mparntwe (Alice Springs) originated. These caterpillars formed Emily Gap, and many of the topographic features around Alice Springs radiated out to the edge of the Simpson Desert. You can see a large rock painting at Emily Gap depicting the caterpillar dreaming. Corroboree Rock Your next visit will be to Corroboree Rock. It’s one of many sites in the MacDonnell Ranges that are important to the Eastern Arrernte people. Please take a short walk with our guide around the rock base to survey the area and closely look at the ancient sedimentary, fine-grained rock. At the base, you can see dark grey and light grey streaky blobs of dolostone rock. A ring of low ground surrounds it, making it look like an obelisk. The rocky outcrop's real significance to the Eastern Arrernte people is not well known. Corroboree Rock was probably not a corroboree site due to the lack of water in the area but was probably used as an important storage site for ceremonial objects. The rock is an outcrop of dolomite from the Bitter Springs Formation, originally laid in salty lakes 800 million years ago. Trephina Gorge Nature Park Your next visit will be to Trephina Gorge, Nature Park. Discover the rugged landscapes, wildlife, and Aboriginal and pastoral histories of the East MacDonnell Ranges at Trephina Gorge Nature Park. Located 85 kilometres east of Alice Springs, the park is a handy distance for a day or a longer trip and is notable for its short walks, views, and natural beauty. Trephina Gorge has wide views across a sandy creek bed and can be explored via a network of short walking tracks. It’s one of two gorges that intersect the East MacDonnell Ranges. Waterholes in this area attract abundant animals and birds, making it a good place for a cool dip. The largest Ghost Gum in Central Australia is set in the park, alone on a saltbush flat. The area is significant to the Eastern Arrernte Aboriginal people and contains sites in the Wallaby Dreaming Trail. Once part of the Garden Station, the park has strong historical links with the early settlement of Central Australia. Giant Ghost Gum TreeOur last stop before returning to Alice Springs is near the Giant Ghost Gum Tree. Inside Trephina Gorge, you can get closer to the world’s largest Ghost Gum tree. With its startling white trunk and branches, this massive tree is more than 300 years old. After visiting Giant Ghost Gum Tree, your tour will conclude with us dropping you back at your hotel. Inclusions:• Experienced and friendly guide• 11-seater Toyota Hiace bus provided• Complimentary water/ soft drinks provided• Complimentary accommodation pick-up and drop-off
What to Bring:• Sturdy walking shoes• Sunscreen, hat and comfortable clothing• Camera• Jacket in cooler months• Smile and happy faces
Not included:• Food and drinks other than those listed• No wheelchair accessible
Not Allowed:• Luggage or large bags, not allowed• Pets
Additional information:• Confirmation will be received at the time of booking• Not wheelchair accessible• Infants must sit on laps (No car seater provided)• Most travellers can participate• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travellers.
Emily and Jessie GapsYour next visit will be to Emily and Jessie Gaps. Yeperenye / Emily and Jessie Gaps Nature Park are the first noticeable features of the East MacDonnell Ranges as you drive 16 kilometres out of Alice Springs. The two small gaps in the Heavitree Range are important spiritual sites to the Eastern Arrernte Aboriginal people. Many places in the surrounding landscape are associated with the same caterpillar Dreamtime story and form a 'Dreaming Trail'.Emily Gap is a significant sacred site where the caterpillar beings of Mparntwe (Alice Springs) originated. These caterpillars formed Emily Gap, and many of the topographic features around Alice Springs radiated out to the edge of the Simpson Desert. You can see a large rock painting at Emily Gap depicting the caterpillar dreaming. Corroboree Rock Your next visit will be to Corroboree Rock. It’s one of many sites in the MacDonnell Ranges that are important to the Eastern Arrernte people. Please take a short walk with our guide around the rock base to survey the area and closely look at the ancient sedimentary, fine-grained rock. At the base, you can see dark grey and light grey streaky blobs of dolostone rock. A ring of low ground surrounds it, making it look like an obelisk. The rocky outcrop's real significance to the Eastern Arrernte people is not well known. Corroboree Rock was probably not a corroboree site due to the lack of water in the area but was probably used as an important storage site for ceremonial objects. The rock is an outcrop of dolomite from the Bitter Springs Formation, originally laid in salty lakes 800 million years ago. Trephina Gorge Nature Park Your next visit will be to Trephina Gorge, Nature Park. Discover the rugged landscapes, wildlife, and Aboriginal and pastoral histories of the East MacDonnell Ranges at Trephina Gorge Nature Park. Located 85 kilometres east of Alice Springs, the park is a handy distance for a day or a longer trip and is notable for its short walks, views, and natural beauty. Trephina Gorge has wide views across a sandy creek bed and can be explored via a network of short walking tracks. It’s one of two gorges that intersect the East MacDonnell Ranges. Waterholes in this area attract abundant animals and birds, making it a good place for a cool dip. The largest Ghost Gum in Central Australia is set in the park, alone on a saltbush flat. The area is significant to the Eastern Arrernte Aboriginal people and contains sites in the Wallaby Dreaming Trail. Once part of the Garden Station, the park has strong historical links with the early settlement of Central Australia. Giant Ghost Gum TreeOur last stop before returning to Alice Springs is near the Giant Ghost Gum Tree. Inside Trephina Gorge, you can get closer to the world’s largest Ghost Gum tree. With its startling white trunk and branches, this massive tree is more than 300 years old. After visiting Giant Ghost Gum Tree, your tour will conclude with us dropping you back at your hotel. Inclusions:• Experienced and friendly guide• 11-seater Toyota Hiace bus provided• Complimentary water/ soft drinks provided• Complimentary accommodation pick-up and drop-off
What to Bring:• Sturdy walking shoes• Sunscreen, hat and comfortable clothing• Camera• Jacket in cooler months• Smile and happy faces
Not included:• Food and drinks other than those listed• No wheelchair accessible
Not Allowed:• Luggage or large bags, not allowed• Pets
Additional information:• Confirmation will be received at the time of booking• Not wheelchair accessible• Infants must sit on laps (No car seater provided)• Most travellers can participate• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travellers.