West Macdonnell National Park
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West MacDonnell National Park This vast and spectacular section What to do Safety and Comfort of the MacDonnell Ranges is an Camping - Ellery Creek • Observe park safety signs. outstanding example of an ancient Big Hole and Redbank • Carry and drink plenty of water. landscape sculptured over time Gorge provide basic facilities. • Wear a shady hat, sunscreen, by climatic elements. The West Serpentine Chalet and 2-Mile MacDonnell (Tyurretye) National insect repellent, suitable (4WD only) provide camping clothing and footwear. Park stretches for 161kms west sites with no facilities. Ormiston • Avoid strenuous activity during of Alice Springs. Cool scenic Gorge provides camping facilities the heat of the day. Fact Sheet gorges are important refuges including showers and flush • Consider your health and fitness for plants and animals, many of toilets. Camping fees apply and when choosing a walk. which are found only here and are payable at each camping area. • Swim only where recommended. some are relicts of a bygone era of Overnight visitors to the Please Remember tropical forests. There are many West MacDonnell National • Keep to designated roads and opportunities for visitors to explore Park are required to bring their tracks. and appreciate the scenic beauty own water supplies. All tank • All historic, cultural items and and history of the area. Features water in the park should be wildlife are protected. of the landscape are significant in treated before drinking. • Use the gas barbecues provided the stories of Arrernte Aboriginal and fuel stoves where possible. Fireplaces are provided at culture, and have existed for many • Put your rubbish in bins where some sites, however most sites thousands of years. provided or take it with you. offer free gas BBQs to replace • Pets are not permitted in this Access open fireplaces (refer to map). park. From Alice Springs vehicle At Serpentine Gorge all fires • Generators are not permitted. access to the Park is via Larapinta are prohibited in this special Walking - A good way to Drive and Namatjira Drive. zone. Commercial facilities are experience the spectacular From Watarrka National Park available at Glen Helen Resort, views in this Park is by walking. (Kings Canyon) the unsealed including caravan sites and motel There are numerous marked Red Centre Way (4WD accommodation. tracks ranging from leisurely to recommended) connects with the Swimming - The Park has adventurous. West MacDonnell National Park. a number of permanent Information about the natural and Simpsons Gap is also accessible water holes ideal for swimming cultural environment of the NT is via a 17km sealed bicycle track during summer. The larger water available at each site. which starts opposite Flynn’s holes include Ellery Creek Big- The 223km Larapinta Grave, 7km from Alice Springs hole, Ormiston Gorge, Redbank Trail stretches through along Larapinta Drive. Gorge and Glen Helen Gorge. the Park and offers extended Swimmers should be aware When to visit and overnight bushwalks for fit, that most swimming holes are The Park is accessible all year experienced and well prepared extremely cold. Prolonged round. The cooler months (April to walkers. Contact Parks and exposure, even during summer, September) are the most pleasant. Wildlife or Tourism Central can result in hypothermia. Beware All roads can be impassible for Australia for more information. short periods after heavy rain. of submerged logs and rocks. Do not jump, dive or swing into the water. Mount Sonder is a landmark and icon for the West MacDonnell Ranges Parks & Wildlife Commission of the Northern Territory Ormiston Gorge Ranger Station Regional Office - Arid Zone Research Institute Ph: (08) 8956 7799 South Stuart Highway ALICE SPRINGS NT 0870 Fax: (08) 8956 7794 PO Box 1120 ALICE SPRINGS NT 0871 www.nt.gov.au/parks Ph: (08) 8951 8250 Fax: (08) 8951 8290 For more information see our website: www.nt.gov.au/parks or contact Tourism Central Australia 1800 645199 www.centralaustraliantourism.com.au Central Tourism orcontact For more informationsee ourwebsite:www.nt.gov.au/parks A/09/2010PWCNT To Halls Creek (WA) To Darwin MacDonnellNationalPark West y Mt Zeil a w h g i H T an am i t r Redbank Gorge a u Ro t ad S Alice Springs Mt Razorback Simpsons Gap Telegraph Bicycle Path Station Ormiston Gorge Historical Mt Sonder West MacDonnell Reserve National Park Simpsons Gap Mt Giles Hamilton Downs Serpentine Chalet Youth Camp Mt Sonder Tylers Pass Lookout Hugh Gorge Standley Chasm Alice Lookout Serpentine Gorge Mt Springs ) Gillen Glen Helen Birthday ay W Waterhole re Alice Springs ent John Flynn's d C Desert Park 2 Mile 4WD (Re Ochre Pits rive Grave Camping pinta D Lara Simpsons Gap Historical Visitor Centre Reserve Namatjira Drive (Red Centre Way) y Ellery Creek Big Hole a w Tnorala h ig (Gosse Bluff) H Conservation Owen Springs Ranger Station Reserve Hermannsburg y) a rt W a u re t t S en C To Watarrka via ed (R Larapinta Drive (Red Centre Way) ive Dr nta api Lar Owen Springs Reserve Palm Valley Finke Gorge National Park To Adelaide On Park Locality 4WD Road Information Gas BBQs Lookouts Meals Simpsons Gap Visitor Centre On Park Facilities Ranger Station Wood BBQs Swimming Drinks Off Park Locality Larapinta Trail Parking Areas No Fires Bicycle Path Accommodation Standley Chasm Mountain Bicycle Path Off Park Facilities Privately operated Toilets Camping Wheelchair Access Caravan sites Sealed Road West MacDonnell National Park Picnic Facilities Short Walks Fuel Medical Clinic 0210 0 Fact Sheet Unsealed Road Park Boundary Drinking Water Overnight Walks Kilometres.