Come and discover the Red Centre - the breathtaking horizons, the majestic natural marvels and the ancient cultures. Situated on the western side of Alice Springs, the spectacular and vast MacDonnell ranges are a terrific illustration of an ancient landscape being sculptured over a period of time by the climatic elements. Playing an important role as a refuge for an anthology of animals and plants are the cool picturesque gorges, many of which can only be found in this area. Few of them are tropical forest’s relicts of an era bygone. There are myriad opportunities for tourists to explore and thereby appreciate the scenic exquisiteness as well as historic facts of this place. This is an idle way for you to take pleasure in all that the Center of Australia has to offer. Book cheap fares to Northern Territory  now and indulge in the overwhelming magic of these spell bound ranges.

The MacDonnell Ranges stretch almost 400 km. Just about 300 million years ago, earth’s strong movements and wrinkling originated mountains as lofty as Himalaya. Erosion by rains and winds over a duration of time revealed today's gaps, gorges and chasms. More rain severed into the rocks and resulted in the formation of waterholes. An assortment of colors indicates a lower or higher intensity of iron oxidation. As the amount of iron increases, so does that reddishness of the layer. These ranges have numerous camping sites and a variety of facilities. Some also provide caravan parks and budget accommodation.

These spectacular panoramic landscapes can easily be accessed from Alice Springs. Each of the West MacDonnell's gorges and chasms has its own unique scenery and character. Residing in the Simpsons Gap’s rocky edges are rock wallabies while it supports a permanent pool as well. Reflected by the midday’s overhead sun, Standley Chasm illuminates in blistering colors. Striking swimming holes such as Ormiston Gorge, Redbank Gorge, Ellery Creek Big Hole and Glen Helen Gorge offer a chance to rejuvenate on a scorching day. Those of you interested in history, visit the Ochre Pits that were used as ochre pigment’s quarry by the Aboriginal people of the desert once.

One of the most awarded and renowned Northern Territory’s Holiday Park, MacDonnell Range Holiday Park attracts millions of tourists year after year. Away from the traffic and noise, this park is located in the picturesque serene surroundings of the MacDonnell Ranges which is just about 4.5kms south of Alice Springs. Experience the spirit of outback in its true sense and enjoy a relaxing, quiet holiday.

Though the East side of MacDonnell ranges is not as renowned as the West MacDonnell Ranges, it offers gorgeous scenery for camping, bush walking and four-wheel-driving. One should not miss the opportunity to visit the ghost town known as Arltunga, which was once the site of a gold rush. Adding allure to the trip of East MacDonnells is its superb natural beauty such as Trephina Gorge, which makes the tour worthwhile.

There is no doubt about the fact that the scenery and landscape of the MacDonnell Ranges is truly inspiring with its brilliantly tinted rugged gorges and stony ridges. If you are looking to escape from everyday’s monotonous and dull routine, then this is the place to be. You will be mesmerized by its charm.