Alice Springs Region

Camping under the stars in @westmacdonnellnationalpark, does it get any better? ✨ @theswisscanadian and @matwillder captured this beauty at Finke 2 Mile campground on the #FinkeRiver, near the Mt Sonder Lookout in the #Tjoritja | #WestMacDonnellNationalPark. The campground is 130 kilometres west of #AliceSprings and is accessible by 4WD only. 2 Mile has no camp facilities, so campers need to be fully self-sufficient. Our tip? Explore the region on a tour with @arttoursaustralia 🤠 #SeeAustralia #RedCentreNT #holidayherethisyear

Only 90 kilometres from #AliceSprings, #ElleryCreekBigHole is the perfect natural pool for a cool dip 💦☀ One of the most popular swimming and picnic spots in the #Tjoritja | #WestMacDonnellNationalPark ⛱ Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, on your visit to #ElleryCreek, @thirsty.ramblers. ​#SeeAustralia #holidayherethisyear #ElleryCreekBigHole #RedCentreNT

Summer days drifting away at #RedbankGorge in @visitcentralaus 💦 Planning your next #RedCentreNT adventure? Here are 5 ideas to fill your days - ​​🎈 Watch the sunrise from above floating in a hot air balloon with @outback_ballooning ✨ Enjoy unrivalled stargazing as night falls with an astronomy tour at Earth @sanctuary_nt ​🎨 Get your gallery fix at @araluenartscentre ​📸 Spot furry, feathered and thorny wildlife at @alicespringsdesertpark ​💦 Take a day trip and a dip in the #WestMacDonnellRanges and cool off at #RedbankGorge, #OrmistonGorge or #GlenHelenGorge Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @ashleeighm. ​#SeeAustralia #holidayherethisyear

We're gearing up for the incredible @parrtjimaaustralia in @visitcentralaus next month 😍 The only Aboriginal light festival of its kind in the world, #Parrtjima is an extraordinary 10-night celebration of art, culture and music that runs from 7 - 16 April. Nothing quite like seeing the #WestMacDonnellRanges illuminated by light and sound under the desert stars, right @_markfitz? ✨ #NTaustralia #RedCentreNT #ParrtjimaAustralia

Ah-mazing views atop Rwetyepme | #MtSonder in @visitcentralaus 🙌 Mt Sonder is the highest point in the #WestMacDonnellRanges, sitting pretty 1,380 metres above sea level 🌊 These golden views across the ranges and surrounding plains mark the western end of the #LarapintaTrail, a 231 kilometre walking trail that extends from #AliceSprings. The trail can be accessed via the #RedbankGorge car park. Thanks for tagging #NTaustralia, @infiniteloopphotos. #SeeAustralia #RedCentreNT #holidayherethisyear

Located just 18 kilometres from #AliceSprings, #SimpsonsGap features the towering cliffs of Simpsons Range and a permanent waterhole to cool off 💦 There are several short walks with views of the range, and at dawn and dusk you'll see Black-footed Rock-wallabies. A local's bucket list for @visitcentralaus 👉 link in bio. Thanks for tagging #NTaustralia, @thegypsy.bus. #SeeAustralia #holidayherethisyear #RedCentreNT

POV: you set off for a camping adventure in @visitcentralaus and get the #WestMacDonnellRanges to yourself 🙌 The West MacDonnell Ranges stretch for 161km, and it's a a natural playground of waterholes and rocky hiking trails. Planning your next adventure? Drive the #RedCentreWay from #AliceSprings 👉 link in bio. Thanks for tagging #NTaustralia, @stedie_as_shegoes. #SeeAustralia #holidayherethisyear

Christmas might be creeping up, but little Wombat from @thekangaroosanctuary doesn't need mistletoe as an excuse to show some love 😘 The team at the #KangarooSanctuary in #AliceSprings rescue and raise orphaned baby kangaroos at a 188 acre sanctuary. It's a must when in @visitcentralaus! Thanks for tagging #NTaustralia, @outherelost. #SeeAustralia #holidayherethisyear #RedCentreNT

Fancy a cool dip? 💦 #OrmistonGorge in @visitcentralaus has you covered. Located 135 kilometres west of Alice Springs in the West MacDonnell National Park, this near-permanent waterhole is perfect at this time of year. Spend this summer in the Red Centre 👉 link in bio. Thanks for tagging #NTaustralia, @_aswewander. #SeeAustralia #holidayherethisyear #RedCentreNT

For a unique #RedCentreNT experience, wake before dawn and rise quietly into the fresh morning air in a hot air balloon over the West MacDonnell Ranges with @outback_ballooning 🤠 Choose a half-hour or full-hour flight and enjoy the bird’s eye view of the majestic landscapes and wildlife. Thanks for tagging #NTaustralia, @plentyofdust. #SeeAustralia #holidayherethisyear

Tjoritja West MacDonnell National Park takes stargazing to new levels ✨ Spend the night camped under the stars, and cool off in one of the park's many waterholes during the day. A couple of our favourites to explore 👉 💦 Ormiston Gorge 💦 Redbank Gorge Thanks for tagging #NTaustralia, @treklarapinta. #SeeAustralia #holidayherethisyear #RedCentreNT

Fri-nally! Surrounded by a vibrant colour palette, take a dip in your very own desert oasis at #OrmistonGorge 🙌🧡 ​Here are 5 ideas to fill your days over the summer months in #AliceSprings... ​ ​✨ As night falls, join an astronomy tour at Earth @sanctuary_nt ​☕ Get your coffee fix at @epiloguelounge, @watertankcafe or @page27cafe ​📸 Spot furry, feathered and thorny wildlife at @alicespringsdesertpark ​💦 Take a day trip and a dip in the West MacDonnell Ranges, including Redbank Gorge and Glen Helen Gorge ​🎈 Float above to watch the sunrise in a hot air balloon with @outback_ballooning Summer is already here in the Red Centre – see link in bio for early bird deals! Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @twosometravellers. #SeeAustralia #RedCentreNT #holidayherethisyear

We've started the weekend early...#OutOfOffice on ✔Captured gorge-ously here by @jade_elise_collins and @jake.applebee, you'll find #ElleryCreekBigHole | Udepata in the West MacDonnell National Park | Tjoritja. Located just west of #AliceSprings, this region is dotted with gaps and gorges, and ripe for adventure! Pack for a night in the campground or book a stay at @discoveryparks Glen Helen nearby. Alternatively, bring a picnic blanket and a bite to eat for the ultimate day trip! 🚗 Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, Jade and Jake. #SeeAustralia #RedCentreNT #holidayherethisyear #SummerInTheNT

Craving some sunshine? Escape to @visitcentralaus where blue skies meet ochre-coloured landscapes 🧡 Nestled within the wild swimming wonderland of the West MacDonnell National Park | Tjoritja, you'll feel like you're on the coast! Only a short walk from the carpark, #OrmistonGorge | Kwartatuma is shadowed by a spectacular rock gorge in hues straight from an Albert Namatjira painting 🎨 Spread your towel atop the white sandy beach and take in these gorge-ous scenes. The West MacDonnell Ranges extend west from #AliceSprings - see link in bio for a local's guide! Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @changingtides__. #SeeAustralia #RedCentreNT #holidayherethisyear

The bright glow of the Milky Way sets the night sky ablaze at Rainbow Valley Conservation Reserve | Wurre ✨ The @visitcentralaus reserve is on the traditional lands of the Southern Arrernte people and is best accessed by 4WD. Set up camp in the nearby grounds, or just come for day trip from #AliceSprings. This lesser known geological wonder is equally spectacular at sunrise and sunset when it changes from ochre red to orange and purple. Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @brodygamblephotography. #SeeAustralia #RedCentreNT #holidayherethisyear

Make #SimpsonsGap the first stop on your West MacDonnell National Park | Tjoritja adventure! Just a 20 minute drive from #AliceSprings, this colourful gorge was carved out of the mountain ranges by Roe Creek, where water flows through a small gap in the range. Known as Rrengetyirpe to the Central Arrernte people, the area is an important spiritual site, where several dreaming trails and stories cross. Watch the walls glow late in the afternoon from reflected sunlight, creating a beautiful display of stark form and rich colour. Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @just_another_van_fam! #SeeAustralia #RedCentreNT #holidayherethisyear

Save to your Red Centre road trip itinerary! The stunning West MacDonnell Ranges stretch 160km west of #AliceSprings and are famous for their postcard-like scenery, world-class hikes and swimming holes. @seanscottphotography hit the road just in time to watch the sun rise this week, and witness some unusual fog in @visitcentralaus. Spot black-footed rock wallabies at Simpsons Gap, watch the walls of Standley Chasm glow bright orange at noon or enjoy a dip at Ormiston Gorge and Ellery Creek Big Hole. Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, Sean! #SeeAustralia #RedCentreNT #holidayherethisyear

Up above 🆚 Down below... either way, we're sure you'll agree #OrmistonGorge is stunning! Beautiful views, epic waterholes and walking trails galore. Welcome to the West MacDonnell Ranges | Tjoritja in @visitcentralaus 🧡 Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @the_saltyseries and @topendeddys. #SeeAustralia #RedCentreNT #holidayherethisyear

@Parrtjimaaustralia has lit up #AliceSprings for the past seven evenings, with only a few nights left to experience the magic ✨ This free 10 day event is the only authentic Aboriginal light festival of it’s kind, showcasing the oldest continuous culture on earth through the newest technology – all on the 300-million-year-old natural canvas of the MacDonnell Ranges in the Red Centre. @wildbonde captured this incredible shot just after sunset, showcasing the festival's unique combination of culture, art, technology and storytelling. Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, Jess! #SeeAustralia #RedCentreNT #Parrtjima #ParrtjimaAustralia

It was a stunning weekend in the Red Centre, with balmy daytime temperatures and blue skies 🌞 Ellery Creek Big Hole | Udepata is best known as the closest thing to a beach in @visitcentralaus, with sandy surrounds and a permanent freshwater swimming hole. Located in the West MacDonnell National Park | Tjoritja, near #AliceSprings, these spectacular cliffs sparkle as the sun beams down ✨ Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @haro_adventures! #SeeAustralia #RedCentreNT #holidayherethisyear

This perfect photo frame of @visitcentralaus is going straight on the wall! 📷😍 Take to the skies and watch the vibrant colours and changing landscapes of the outback come to life with a scenic flight over #AliceSprings ✈ Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @the_saltyseries. #SeeAustralia #RedCentreNT #holidayherethisyear

Name a better way to spend the day, we'll wait! 🏖 Captured here by @saltytravellers, you'll find #ElleryCreekBigHole | Udepata in @visitcentralaus' West MacDonnell National Park | Tjoritja. Just a 1 hour drive from #AliceSprings, this region is dotted with gaps and gorges, and ripe for adventure! Pack for an overnight stay in the campground, or bring a picnic blanket and a bite to eat for the ultimate day trip 🚗 Ellery Creek Big Hole reopened over the weekend, and is currently only accessible by 4WD. Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @saltytravellers! #SeeAustralia #RedCentreNT

Hiking season is almost here in @visitcentralaus! 🥾One of @Australia's most iconic walks, the #LarapintaTrail, starts in #AliceSprings and spans 223 kilometres across the West MacDonnell Ranges | Tjoritja. The hike is divided into 12 sections that each take one or two days to complete, so there's no need to do the whole thing in one go if you're not up to it. Described by @AustralianGeographic as "one of the world's best long-distance arid-zone walks", this spectacular desert trek traverses the ridgelines of the mountain ranges from east to west. Small group guided tours typically run from April to September with a number of operators, including @treklarapinta, @worldexpeditions and @intrepidtravel. Alternatively, it's possible to walk sections self-guided. Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @daniellelomas, @laurakniight and @judahgrubb! #SeeAustralia #RedCentreNT

The Red Centre is looking surprisingly green following recent rainfall, with pockets of water popping up all over @visitcentralaus 💚 @teamcalii recently stopped to admire the view at #SimpsonsGap | Rrengetyirpe, just 20 minutes west of #AliceSprings in the West MacDonnell National Park | Tjoritja. Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @teamcalii! #SeeAustralia #RedCentreNT

Nestled within the wild swimming wonderland of the West MacDonnell National Park | Tjoritja, you'll feel like you're on the coast! Only a short walk from the carpark, Ormiston Gorge | Kwartatuma is shadowed by a spectacular rock gorge in colours straight from an Albert Namatjira painting 🎨🧡 Take a dip and then spread your towel under the big white gums atop a sun-drenched beach 🏖 The West MacDonnell Ranges extend west from #AliceSprings and lay host to a number of extraordinary swimming holes and natural wonders. Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @twosometravellers! #SeeAustralia #RedCentreNT

Slow down, reconnect somewhere different this year... the Red Centre is calling 🧡 Our first stop? Sunrise at #GlenHelenGorge, in the West MacDonnell National Park | Tjoritja. Cheers for tagging #NTaustralia, @saltytravellers! #SeeAustralia #RedCentreNT