MacDonnell Ranges Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
mountain range and bioregion in central Australia
About MacDonnell Ranges
The MacDonnell Ranges stretch east and west from Alice Springs. If approaching Alice from the south, you will drive straight through a quite spectacular gap in the range. This gap is called Heavitree Gap and was named after the explorer William Mills, after his former school in the English county of Devon. Parts of the ranges offer opportunities for day trips from Alice, other parts offer opportunites for remote outback exploration, 4-wheel driving, or hiking. The Ranges have been around for millions of years. They were formed as a result of the Alice Springs Erogony - when massive forces lifted them up above the surrounding country side. In some parts of the ranges you can actually see fossils of former sea creatures from times when these ranges were at the bottom of the ocean. Some
Where to Stay in MacDonnell Ranges
- 🏨Ross River Resort
MacDonnell Ranges Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including: