MacDonnell Ranges
Visit MacDonnell Ranges
Popular places to visit
![Standley Chasm featuring hiking or walking and a gorge or canyon as well as a small group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/53000/53240-Standley-Chasm.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Standley Chasm
Walk through this towering red-sandstone gorge carved out by floods to discover a rich array of native flowering plants, ancient cycads and diverse bird species.
![Ellery Creek Big Hole featuring general coastal views and a sandy beach as well as a small group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/53000/53263-Ellery-Creek-Big-Hole.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Ellery Creek Big Hole
Take a swim in this fresh water creek between glowing red cliffs and ghostly gums or picnic on the sandy bank and enjoy the serenity of the Australian outback.
![Alice Springs showing desert views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/53000/53340-Simpsons-Gap.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Simpsons Gap
Picturesque cliffs and a waterhole surrounded by bush mark the entrance to the West MacDonnell Ranges. Enjoy views back over Alice Springs and across the ranges.
![Alice Springs Desert Park which includes signage and desert views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/53000/53315-Alice-Springs-Desert-Park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Alice Springs Desert Park
Discover nocturnal creatures of the desert, learn the survival skills of the Arrernte people and walk alongside kangaroos and emus in this nature park.
Larapinta Trail Section 5 Trailhead
You can take time to visit Larapinta Trail Section 5 Trailhead during your travels to Burt Plain. Amble around the area's parks or visit its shops.
Larapinta Trail Section 6 Trailhead
You can take time to visit Larapinta Trail Section 6 Trailhead during your travels to Burt Plain. Amble around the area's parks or visit its shops.