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Alice Springs, Palm Valley & West MacDonnell Ranges 5D/4N

Venture into the soul of Australia’s Red Centre on this captivating five-day desert escape.

Starting in Alice Springs, you will uncover the deep pioneering history and rich Indigenous heritage of Mparntwe before venturing off-road into the ancient, palm-fringed oasis of Palm Valley.

Your journey continues through the dramatic landscapes of the West MacDonnell Ranges, where towering fiery red gorges, sacred gaps, and refreshing outback swimming holes showcase the raw, timeless beauty of the Central Australian wilderness.

Complete with private airport transfers and central accommodation, this itinerary offers an seamless and unforgettable outback adventure.

Tour Highlights

  • Learn first-hand at the School of the Air, explore the Historic Telegraph Station, visit the Legendary Royal Flying Doctor Service, discover the Local Inhabitants at the Reptile Centre and enjoy Panoramic Views from Anzac Hill.

  • Experience the magnificent grandeur of the West MacDonnell Ranges on a fascinating one day tour.

  • Visit Simpsons Gap, Standley Chasm, Ochre Pits, Ormiston Gorge, Ellery Creek Bighole, Flynn Memorial, with an optional swim at Ellery Creek Bighole.

  • Through the Central Australian landscape, travel down the very edge of the Finke River and into the amazing Palm Valley.

  • You’ll see the important sights and visit an Aboriginal community, Hermannsburg, known to the local Arrernte people as ‘Ntaria’ on a 4WD Palm Valley Outback Safari day tour.

Price from

$1,790.00

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Tour Information

Inclusions:

  • - Return private transfers from Alice Springs Airport
  • - 4 nights 4.5 star hotel, standard room, room only
  • - 1 lunch
  • - A Town like Alice half day tour
  • - West MacDonnell Ranges day tour
  • - Palm Valley Outback Safari by 4WD day tour

Departures:

Daily, all year round.

Itinerary

Day 1: Alice Springs Arrival

Arrival transfer from Alice Springs Airport to your accommodation.

Day 2: Historical Alice

Immerse yourself into the history of Mparn­twe (pro­nounced m’barn-twa), the Arrernte name of Alice Springs. Learn how it came to be the central hub of the Australian outback by visiting the historical sites that played a big part in the evolution of a town originally called Stuart and its progression to what Alice Springs is today.

You’ll visit:

  • – School of the Air – Provides education to primary school children living on remote properties throughout the Northern Territory.
  • – Telegraph Station – The first European settlement in Alice Springs(originally Stuart). Learn how it relayed messages between Darwin and Adelaide for 150 years.
  • – Royal Flying Doctor Service – Delivers medical services and emergency
    evacuation flights to those who live and work in remote rural Australia
  • – Anzac Hill – An amazing view of Alice Springs with the spectacular backdrop of the MacDonnell Ranges.

Day 3: Palm Valley Outback Safari

Go off-road in a custom-designed 4WD vehicle and reach destinations that are otherwise difficult to access. Through the Central Australian landscape, we’ll take you down the very edge of the Finke River and into the amazing Palm Valley.

Day 4: West MacDonnell Ranges

Experience the magnificent grandeur of the West MacDonnell Ranges on this fascinating one day tour. Marvel at towering fiery red walls set aglow by the desert sun as you drive along the ranges. We tour through these amazing ranges all day and stop at beautiful gorges and waterholes, where we can enjoy a refreshing swim in the warmer months.

You’ll visit:

  • – Simpsons Gap
  • – Standley Chasm
  • – Ochre Pits
  • – Ormiston Gorge
  • – Ellery Creek Bighole
  • – Flynn Memorial
  • – Optional swim at Ellery Creek Bighole (summer only)

Day 5: Alice Springs Departure

Departure transfer from your accommodation to Alice Springs Airport.