Stephan Ridgway

West MacDonnell National Park Holidays

The West Mac Donnell is a mountain range to the west of Alice Springs. The mountains are punctuated by some magnificent gorges.

Visit West MacDonnell National Park

Mountain
Nature, Adventure & Sport
Hiking / Trekking

West MacDonnell National Park: How to get there?

A 5 min drive from Alice Springs

West MacDonnell National Park: See when to go?

In winter when the temperatures are bearable

West MacDonnell National Park: For how long?

2 to 3 days

Learn more about your destination

West MacDonnell National Park: What to see nearby?

Cairns

Parc national de Blue Montains

Bondi Beach

Alice Springs

What our travellers think of their stay

Timothée D.

Travel writer

Magnificent mountain range in the heart of the desert, the West MacDonnell Ranges are a must-see in the Australian Northern Territory.

My suggestion

Above all, don't even think about going to walk in the mountains in the middle of summer, and think about bringing a sufficient amount of water with you.

Olivia Merlen

Travel writer

The West Mac Donnell is a mountain range to the west of Alice Springs. The mountains are punctuated by some magnificent gorges.

My suggestion

At night, you can sleep under starry skies near to the ruins of Serpentine Bush Chalet. Some areas are only accessible by four-wheel drive.

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