West and East MacDonnell Ranges Full-Day Small Group Tour

This full-day small group tour packs a lot into one day, combining Alice Springs town highlights with key stops in both the West and East MacDonnell Ranges. It’s a practical option if you want to see the area’s major lookouts, historic sites and famous gaps without organising your own transport. Hotel pick-up and drop-off are included, and the day is led by a licensed guide-driver. It’s a long day, with a fair bit of driving, so it suits travellers who want broad coverage rather than a slow, in-depth hike.

The day starts with hotel pick-up before heading out to a mix of natural and town sites around Alice Springs. Stops include Anzac Hill, John Flynn's Grave Historical Reserve, Simpsons Gap, Standley Chasm, Honeymoon Gap, the School of Air, Araluen Art Centre and the Royal Flying Doctor Service Alice Springs Tourist Facility. After the West MacDonnell and town visits, the tour continues to East MacDonnell for Emily Gap and Jessie Gap. If time allows, the visit to Anzac Hill may be extended for sunset. The total tour runs for about 10 hours 30 minutes, with around 7 hours 20 minutes at attractions and about 3 hours 10 minutes spent driving. A moderate level of fitness is recommended.