Gray Line Alice Springs » Alice Highlights
Tour the highlights of Alice Springs then travel into the vast solitude of the West MacDonnell Ranges. The powerful outback mystique of rugged gorges, mountain gaps and water filled chasms in this harsh desert land, will leave you humbled and amazed.
HIGHLIGHTS [892]:- Anzac Hill Lookout - spectacular views of Alice Springs and the MacDonnell Ranges
- The usually dry creek bed of the Todd River
- Downtown Alice Springs - the heart of the Red Centre
- Todd Mall
- Stuart Town Gaol
- The Old Courthouse
- Head West on Larapinta Drive alongside the coloured West MacDonnells
- Visit John Flynn Memorial at the foot of the Mt Gillen
- The remains of the twin ghost gums painted by Albert Namatjira
- Take a guided walk along the Angkale creek bed to Standley Chasm
- Standely Chasm - a striking deep red cleft that glows with reflected sunlight
- Look for black footed Rock Wallabies along the rocky base
- Take a guided walk into Simpsons Gap - rich ochre coloured rock walls arising from a sandy creek bed
- Look for eagles, kytes and falcons soaring in thermal currents above the West MacDonnells.
Additional Information:
With hiking involved it's important to consider the type of clothing and shoes to be worn in order to make the experience a comfortable and an enjoyable one. Also a bottle of water is an exceptional idea, regardless of weather conditions.
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Fare Includes:
Entrance to Standley Chasm
