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  1. View at Gosses Bluff, which is thought to be a impact crater

    The original crater is thought to have been formed by the impact of an asteroid or comet approximately 142.5 ± 0.8 million years a…

  2. MacDonnel Ranges during sunset

    The ranges were named after Sir Richard MacDonnell (the Governor of South Australia at the time) by John McDouall Stuart, whose 18…

  3. View to the moutain range of the MacDonnel Ranges close to sunset

    The MacDonnel Range consist of parallel ridges running to the east and west of Alice Springs.

  4. Rocks in western MacDonnel Ranges in the late afternoon

    The MacDonnell Ranges were often depicted in the paintings of Albert Namatjira.

  5. Lookout in the MacDonnel Ranges in the early afternoon

    The ranges were named after Sir Richard MacDonnell (the Governor of South Australia at the time) by John McDouall Stuart, whose 18…

  6. Gorge of Standley Chasm

    A relatively short and easy drive from Alice Springs, Standley Chasm cuts through the tough quartzite to form a picturesque natura…

  7. Entry to the gorge of Standley Chasm

    Surging flood waters over thousands of years are responsible for this beautiful site, which is at its most impressive in the middl…

  8. Palm in the Standleay Chasm

    Thanks to water, the gully floor is lush that range from delicate ferns to tall gum trees; many species such as the cycad palm, ha…

  9. Trail to Standley Chasm

    Standley Chasm is located in a private flora and fauna reserve owned by the Iwupataka Land Trust and is operated by Aboriginal fam…

  10. Flying Dragonfly across the Waterhole in the Simpsons Gap

    Simpsons Gap is one of the most prominent gaps in the West MacDonnell Ranges.

  11. Birds in the Simpsons Gap

    Known as Rungutjirpa to the Arrernte Aboriginal people, Simpsons Gap was the mythological home of a group of giant goanna ancestor…

  12. Entry to the Simpsons Gap at noon

    Simpsons Gap is one of the most prominent waterholes in the region

  13. Waterhole in the Simpsons Gap

    The area is an important spiritual site to the Arrarnta Aboriginal people, where several dreaming trails and stories cross.

  14. View in the Ellery Greek Waterhole

    High red cliffs, a large waterhole and a sandy creek fringed by gums make this one of the most popular and picturesque picnicking…

  15. Layers of different collors of sandstone in the Ochre Pits

    The pits consist of several layers of multi-coloured, layered rock that was traditionally used by Australian Aborigines in ceremon…

  16. Waterhole in the Ormiston Gorge

    Within the gorge is a permanent waterhole, estimated to be at least 14 metres deep, which provides a refreshing finale to a day's…

  17. Rock formation in the Ormiston Gorge

    Massive geological forces created the towering red walls of Ormiston Gorge and Pound, located within the West MacDonnell National…

  18. On the ground of the Ormiston Gorge

    The water and the shelter of the rocks attract an interesting variety of native fauna and flora, including a number of relict plan…

  19. View from the highest point of the Ghost Gum Walk in the Ormisto

    Ghost Gum Walk takes about 15 - 20 minutes and winds down to the edge of Roe Creek. Starting at the Visitor Centre, this walk ill…

  20. View in the Ormiston Gorge

    Ormiston Gorge offers visitors all the spectacular geology and landforms of the MacDonnell Ranges. The rugged scenery of the the…

  21. Dried-out river on the way to Redbank Gorge

    Redbank Gorge (Rwetyepme, pronounced 'roo-chip-ma') is a stunning gorge and chasm that is a refuge for many threatened plant and a…