Alice Springs to West Mac Half-Day Private Charter Tour

4 h 30 min Private tour

Alice Springs to West Mac Half-Day Private Charter Tour, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Experience the West MacDonnell Ranges' stunning beauty and rich history with a half-day tour that takes you through the heart of Australia's iconic outback landscapes. From sweeping panoramic views to fascinating historical sites, this tour offers an unforgettable adventure. You’ll explore key attractions, including Anzac Hill, John Flynn’s Grave Memorial, Simpsons Gap, Honeymoon Gap, and Standley Chasm, all while learning about the area's deep Aboriginal significance and pioneering history. Your tour starts with Airport/ hotel pick up and drop off at your hotel/ airport at the end of your tour.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 h 30 min
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–5
Guide: English
Operated by: Alice Springs Tours & Transfers

What is included

Included

Included: Carbonated beverages: Soda/Pop
Included: Bottled water
Included: Snacks
Included: Guide
Included: Tea and coffee: Coffee and/or Tea

Not included

Not included: Alcoholic Beverages

Itinerary

Anzac Hill

20 min Admission included

Your journey begins with a visit to Anzac Hill, where you'll enjoy breathtaking views over Alice Springs and the surrounding MacDonnell Ranges. This spot is a tribute to those who served in Australia’s defense forces, and it offers a perfect vantage point for photographing the town below, set against the dramatic outback landscape.
John Flynn's Grave Historical Reserve

20 min Admission included

Your next stop will be at Flynn’s Grave Memorial, the resting place of Reverend Flynn, the founder of the Royal Flying Doctor Service. We stopped to relax, enjoy the changing colours of the magnificent West MacDonnell Ranges, and get some photos.
Simpsons Gap

45 min Admission included

Simpson Gap features the towering cliffs of Simpsons Range, a permanent waterhole, and opportunities to spot resident wildlife and ancient Red River Gums with a taste of Central Australia. Simpsons Gap is a significant site to the local Arrernte Aboriginal people and was the mythological home of giant goanna ancestors.

We will take you on a short, easy walk alongside a picturesque dry creek bed that leads to a dramatic gap in the MacDonnell Ranges and a waterhole rich in native wildlife, flora, and geology. Sometimes, you may even spot Black-footed Rock-wallabies along the walking track into the rocky slopes gap.
Stop 4

30 min

emple Bar Gap/ Honeymoon Gap is a small gap south of Larapinta Drive opposite Simpsons Gap, 14km west of Alice Springs. The gap is of great significance to the Arrernte people, the traditional owners of the land. Temple Bar Gap fell out of favour following the site becoming the honeymoon location for Robert (Bob) and Victoria (Vicky) Darken who married at the Alice Springs Methodist Church on 25 June 1942. Bob Darken was given a week's leave from the army and the couple planned to camp for a week at the gap and borrowed a car and a tent. The couple had repeated issues with the car and it rained for most of the week so, concerned for their safety, friends decided to visit them regularly; they said they were "going to see the honeymooners" or "going to honeymoon gap". It was not until 1981 that the name of the pass was officially changed to Honeymoon Gap and, in 2004, the NT Place Names Committee agreed that, the official name of the gap should remain Temple Bar Gap.
Standley Chasm Angkerle

one hour Admission included

The next stop on your exploration of the West MacDonnell is a picturesque walk at Standley Chasm. After Mrs Ida Standley, who in 1914 became the first school teacher in Alice Springs, this place was named Standley Chasm. Walking access to the dramatic 80m sheer rock-face of the chasm is along a well-maintained trail (1.2km/15mins each way), following the natural creek bed with seating & interpretative signage. Angkerle Atwatye, “the Gap of Water”, is a striking geological formation with significant botanical, bird-watching & wildlife photography appeal.