Kathleen Buzzacott Art Studio Tjoritja / West MacDonnell National Park 18 km West of . Fine Art and Gift Ware by Kathleen Buzzacott. Known as Tjoritja by the Traditional Owners, the West MacDonnell National Park stretches 161km west of Alice 100% Indigenous owned and operated. No permit required, permission to Springs and will draw you in with its majestic beauty. The continuation of cultural practices and a connection to the enter Out Station has been given by the Residents. land is highly significant for local Aranda Aboriginal culture. Cool scenic gorges are important refuges for plants and Standley Chasm | Angkerle Atwatye animals, many are found only here and some are evidence of a bygone era of tropical forests. This 3-metre-wide, 80-metre-high gorge forms a picturesque natural alleyway Simpsons Gap Ellery Creek Big Hole Beat the Heat (gap) through the ranges. Take a self-guided walk or the Cultural Experience Tour Simpsons Gap is one of the most Ellery Creek Big Hole is a with the Aboriginal owners. Enjoy fresh, gourmet food and barista made coffee prominent gaps in the West spectacular waterhole in the mighty Stay Cool. among the shady gum trees. MacDonnell Ranges. At dawn or Ellery Creek which cuts through Stay Hydrated. Ormiston Gorge Hermannsburg & dusk you may spot a black-footed a gorge in the West MacDonnell Stay Alive! Refreshments and local aboriginal art available at the kiosk. Explore the area by rock wallaby along the walking track Ranges. Visitors to Ellery Creek Big walking the Pound Walk or up to the Ghost Gum lookout which both offer fantastic The West Macs or near the permanent waterhole. Hole will be rewarded with excellent Overheating can cause death! views of the sites natural wonders before cooling down by the waterhole. You cannot swim in the waterhole. recreational opportunities, including Even if you are an experienced walking, swimming, picnicking and walker, you must take precautions Standley Chasm camping just to name a few. when visiting Papunya Tjupi Arts The Chasm is at its most dramatic parks and reserves. Walking in Papunya Tjupi Arts is a 100% Aboriginal owned and directed community an hour either side of noon on a The Ochre Pits hot weather can result in heat arts organisation based in Papunya, the birthplace of the Western Desert sunny day. Then the sheer walls Ochre occurs in a range of earthy exhaustion, which may progress to dot-painting movement. glow from reflected sunlight to colours ranging from white, yellow, a potentially fatal heatstroke. Don’t create a breathtaking display of orange, red and browns. It is an ignore the early warning signs. Ikuntji Artists stark form and rich colour. The important part of Aboriginal culture Ikuntji Artists was the first Aboriginal art centre established by - walking track that links the carpark and is used in everyday life. The Pits If you feel unwell, stop. women in the Western Desert Art Movement. The centre is member-based, to the Chasm. follows a creek are a colourful outcrop of ochre Rest in the shade and drink water. not for profit and 100% Aboriginal owned and run, located in Haasts Bluff. where spring-fed pools attract a on the banks of a sandy creek. DO NOT drink alcohol or sugary great variety of wildlife, particularly An information shelter at the site drinks like soft drinks. These can Adventures birdlife. Although rough in parts, provides information about how, why make dehydration worse. most active visitors will find the and when the Ochre Pits were used. Travel the oldest river in the world. How would you like to drive yourself 20 minute one-way walk quite easy. through the stunning landscapes made famous by in an Serpentine Gorge incredible Can-am ATV. An experience you will remember forever. Serpentine Gorge is yet another Remember stunning natural feature of the West Hermannsburg Historic Precinct Macs region. The area provides the Wander around the old Lutheran Mission and get a glimpse of life as it was for • Observe park safety signs opportunity for long or short walks the early pioneers and their families. Come and share our stories, art and culture, • Swim only where permitted through lovely River Red Gums and and make sure to try some of our famous Apple Strudel. alongside idyllic semi-permanent Apply Wear • Keep to designated roads water holes. sunscreen protective and tracks (only where clothing Hermannsburg Potters permitted) Ormiston Gorge Hermannsburg Potters are leading contemporary ceramic artists, bringing the vibrant Ormiston Gorge is a great place • All historic, cultural items landscape and spirit of Central Australia to life with their hand-crafted terracotta for a swim, especially in warmer and wildlife are protected pots. 100% Aboriginal owned and run. Please phone ahead to visit the gallery. months. The five minute Waterhole • Use the gas barbecues Walk, which has wheelchair access provided and fuel stoves Drink water Eat to the end of the paved path, and Emu Run Experience where possible the 20 minute one way Ghost Gum Journey to the spectacular West MacDonnell Ranges and Palm Valley, where • Put your rubbish in bins Lookout Walk are the most popular you will discover a hidden world and witness some of our nation’s most where provided or take it with visitors. Alternatively, the memorable landscapes. Join a highly awarded group tour offering sights and with you Ormiston Pound Walk is a three to experiences you will never forget. • Pets are not permitted four hour circuit that follows the Times to Plan your Walking Country • Generators are not permitted rocky slope into the flat expanse of walk route the pound and back along the gorge Walking Country was established to provide small group experiential walking tours • A permit is required for drone by the main waterhole. of the Larapinta Trail in the Macdonnell Ranges. Clients gain a true understanding use - conditions apply and of the unique landscape, history and wildlife of this stunning region. it must be obtained prior to Road conditions and access to parks in your arrival in the Park the Northern Territory (NT) can change at short notice. Always check the road Take check the • Collect firewood before conditions before you leave. Road BOOK ACCOMMODATION, TOURS & CAR HIRE entering park conditions can be accessed at http:// a map weather www.ntlis.nt.gov.au/roadreport/ For before you go Alice Springs Visitor Information Centre specific information on national park 41 Todd Mall, Alice Springs access, please visit www.nt.gov.au Mon - Fri: 8:00am-5:00pm | Sat - Sun & Public Holidays: 9.30am - 4.00pm Closed Christmas Day, New Year’s Day & Good Friday 1800 645 199 | [email protected] | www.discovercentralaustralia.com To Halls Creek (WA) To Darwin 1. Alice Springs Desert Park

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