MacDonnell Ranges Archives - Australia by Red Nomad OZ

Mt Sonder from the Larapinta Trail, via Ormiston Gorge, Central Australia

My Top 7 Things to Do – Ormiston Gorge, Central Australia

May 6, 2021 Red Nomad OZ Central Australia, Glen Helen Gorge, Gorges, MacDonnell Ranges, Northern Territory, Ormiston Gorge, Things to do, Travel, Walks, West MacDonnell National Park

For a good time, spend a few nights at Central Australia’s Ormiston Gorge and surrounds. On our stay, we managed 6 fun-filled days (and nights)! Here’s how! A geologist’s fantasy, the long line of Central Australia’s Western MacDonnell Ranges stretches out across the desert plains from Alice Springs. It’s full of spectacular scenery, gorges, rivers, mountains and rock formations. 135[…]

Standley Chasm, MacDonnell Ranges, Northern Territory

OZ Top Spot #13 – Standley Chasm, via Alice Springs, Northern Territory

June 27, 2012 Red Nomad OZ Alice Springs, Central Australia, MacDonnell Ranges, Northern Territory, Outback, Red Centre, Standley Chasm, Things to do, Travel

‘It’s just a short walk up the gorge starting over there,’ the kiosk attendant told the three fit young women in front of us, waving casually towards the trail head. Then it was our turn. Pilchard produced his senior’s card. ‘The track is uneven and rocky, and there’s a couple of creek crossings so please take it easy and take[…]

Storm clouds gather over the West MacDonnell Ranges via Alice Springs, Northern Territory

Aussie ABC – A is for Alice Springs!

January 28, 2011 Red Nomad OZ Alice Springs, Aussie ABC, Central Australia, MacDonnell Ranges, Northern Territory, Outback, Things to do, TOP Aussie Towns, Travel

All roads lead to Alice Springs – as close as a fart in an outhouse to the centre of OZ! It’s not the country’s official geographic centre – but go on! Have a look at the map of Australia – how do you find the centre of THAT?! But exact centre or not, no town defines OZ quite like Alice[…]