West MacDonnell Ranges – The “Backbone of Central Australia”
The MacDonnell Ranges are aptly described as the “backbone of Central Australia”, a giant ancient range crawling hundreds of kilometres across the fiery red desert plains like a restless caterpillar on the march. They are located east and west of the central Alice Springs township. Originally a range of mountains reaching 3000 to 4500 metres […]
Why is Ormiston Gorge a “must see” destination in outback travel?
Ormiston Gorge – the jewel of the West MacDonnell Ranges Ormiston Gorge offers so much more than “bucket-list” spectacular scenery. It connects you to the creative forces of nature eternally crafting Australia’s ancient landscape. It offers the active over 50s traveller a chance to navigate “feet-first”, a moderately challenging trail bringing cognitive relief from the […]