GUIDE TO THE WEST MACDONNELL RANGES (TJORITJA), ALICE SPRINGS

One of the things I learned on our road trip around Australia was that you should always allow yourself to be surprised, which is how I felt when I visited the West MacDonnell Ranges in Alice Springs.

Located in the West MacDonnell National Park, or Tjoritja as it’s known to its traditional owners, is a vast region of incredible rock formations, canyons and creeks, viewpoints and hikes, and many scenic drives.

Things to Do in the West MacDonnell Ranges

While many people visit Alice Springs to visit Uluru and see Ayres Rock, there are so many things to do in the West MacDonnell Ranges, it should not be skipped. Learn more

Walk the Larapinta Trail (or some of it)

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Visit Glen Helen Gorge

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Camp at Glen Helen Homestead

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Have Breakfast at Glen Helen

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Catch the Sunrise at Mount Sonder

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