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West MacDonnell National Park

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West MacDonnell National Park is a vast and spectacular section of the MacDonnell Ranges, located west of Alice Springs. The park is an outstanding example of an ancient landscape sculptured over time by climatic elements. Cool scenic gorges are important refuges for a collection of plants and animals, many of which are found only here and some are relicts of a bygone era of tropical forests.

There are many opportunities for visitors to explore and appreciate the scenic beauty and history of the area. Features of the landscape are significant in the stories of Western Arrernte Aboriginal culture, and have existed for many thousands of years.

West MacDonnell National Park

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Further Information: Places of Interest Ormiston Gorge & Pound The gorge has a massive, spectacular and near-permanent waterhole, estimated to be up to 14m deep at its southern end. Simpson's Gap Located in the West MacDonnell National Park, the site incorporates a number of scenic gaps, including Simpsons Gap, one of the most prominent gaps in the West MacDonnell Ranges. Larapinta Trail This walking trail runs for 223km along the backbone of the West MacDonnell Ranges from Alice Springs west to Mt Sonder.
Getting There: Vehicle access to West MacDonnell National Park is via Larapinta Drive and Namatjira drives From the direction of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park the unsealed Mereenie Loop Road (4WD recommended) connects Watarrka National Park (Kings Canyon) with West MacDonnell National Park Simpsons Gap is also accessible via a 17km sealed bicycle track beginning opposite Flynn's Grave on Larapinta Drive

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Larapinta Drive
Alice Springs NT

Getting There Vehicle access to West MacDonnell National Park is via Larapinta Drive and Namatjira drives From the direction of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park the unsealed Mereenie Loop Road (4WD recommended) connects Watarrka National Park (Kings Canyon) with West MacDonnell National Park Simpsons Gap is also accessible via a 17km sealed bicycle track beginning opposite Flynn's Grave on Larapinta Drive