East MacDonnell Ranges Half day Tour -Small Group
Overview
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5 hours
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The East MacDonnell Ranges half-day tour is an excellent opportunity to explore the panoramic landscapes of the East MacDonnell Ranges.
View spectacular outback scenery and take photos as we travel along through magnificent Outback Country, stopping at the many historical locations.
The East MacDonnell Ranges are popular as Central Australia’s most famous outback landscapes – gaps, gorges, bush walks, Aboriginal art, and unique geological formations.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What To Expect
Anzac Hill
Your first visit of the day is at the local iconic landmark of Anzac Hill, where you will be able to take in panoramic views over the town of Alice Springs and the surrounding MacDonnell ranges.
The Emily and Jessie Gaps Nature Park
Your next visit will be Emily and Jessie Gaps. Yeperenye / Emily and Jessie Gaps Nature Parks are the first noticeable features of the East MacDonnell Ranges as you drive 16 kilometres out of Alice Springs. The two small gaps in the Heavitree Range are important spiritual sites to the Eastern Arrernte Aboriginal people. Many places in the surrounding landscape are associated with the same caterpillar Dreamtime story and form a 'Dreaming Trail'. Emily Gap is a significant sacred site where the caterpillar beings of Mparntwe (Alice Springs) originated. These caterpillars formed Emily Gap, and many of the topographic features around Alice Springs radiated out to the edge of the Simpson Desert. At Emily Gap, you can see a large rock painting depicting the caterpillar dreaming.
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East MacDonnell Ranges Half day Tour -Small Group
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Reviews
9 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Time to explore the natural wonders.
Inspiration401852,,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful your, adapted to local conditions at the time. We were very lucky to have most locations completely to ourselves.
Great tour super guide
Claudia K,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mahesh is an experienced guide who has told us a lot about Aboriginal people, Australia and Alice Springs. He put in a lot of effort and gave us a lot of information about the story. Geology and the connections explained. His personal nature and humor made the day round. The tour and Mahesh are very emphatic
Must do if in Alice Springs
966jacobs,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Extremely interesting and cozy 1/2 day tour in and around Alice Springs sit med. Marshmellow. Shows all the interesting things worth seeing and knowing re. Alice. Excellent supplement to visiting Uluru if doing that from Alicce. Highly recommendable!
Incredible 1:1 experience on New Year's Day—Mahesh was amazing!
Paige B,,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I absolutely adored taking this trip with Mahesh on January 1st! It was incredibly special that he was willing to take me out for a 1:1 private tour on a holiday, even after others had canceled. I am so grateful he didn't cancel on me. Mahesh was an amazing guide with fascinating insights regarding the rock formations and the parks—I learned so much about the landscape. He went above and beyond as a host, even bringing along food and a snack which was such a thoughtful touch. If you are looking for a personal and professional experience in the East MacDonnell Ranges, I highly recommend booking this. Thank you, Mahesh!
Great tour!
Fearless41305648060,,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing landscapes at MacDonnell Ranges and very well chosen stops. The guide was friendly, professional and with great knowledge about the region. Everything very well organized and an experience that I recommend without hesitation.
guaranteed to show up even when low participant numbers - ALICE HOLIDAY TOURS - a man of his word
greatvacationseeker,,May 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did two different tours with Mr Marshmallow (Mike,Muhesh).East and West MacDonell and tours of city To give you full context .We had booked a full tour package with Discouveraustralia months in advance with Ghan train from adelaide, tours in alice springs and uluru for 10 days . On arriving in Alice springs we discovered our 2 tours in Alice springs were cancelled by the "big vendors ", even though prepaid (AAT kings tours Australia and newzealand and Emu run tours . ATT canceling a few days before we arrived in Alice springs , the EMu run tours on arriving in alice springs. Both stating not enough particiants.(NOT OUR CONCERN THEY SHOULDNT HAVE BOOKED US AND ACCEPTED MONEY) Needless to say we were left high and dry with 4 days in Alicesprings - no tours and no other help offered. Then we saw Alice holiday tours brochure in dessert palms lobby. We called spoke to Mike and were delighted that we did. We also met up with other guest who had been stranded like ourselves. Mike did a full tour with the exact same highlights' we were supposed to have done with the original tour operators. We were only 4 people but Mike stuck to his word and did the tour. (NO CANCELLING POLICY -A MAN OF HIS WORD !!!) He has a passion for aboriginal culture and was an immense wealth of knowledge. He saved the day for our 4 days Alice springs portion of our trip. Brilliant job Mike - you are locally owned and operated and are fully invested in your mission to provide expert tours around alice springs and to uluru. Will advise all our friends to book direct with you to avoid disappointment from the so called "big tour operators " Big thankyou for Dr Kamal Singh Powar , Dr Nikki Powar,
Wonderful Experience. Your Guide had great knowledge and respect for the East Arrernte people
Barbara C,,May 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a wonderful tour.Our guide was happy to change the date for our tour at short notice due to impending bad weather. He still took the tour even though there was just the two of us. Guide was very informative , great knowledge and respectful of the East Arrernte people and their traditions and stories. He was diligent in ensuring we had enough time to see the areas we were taken too. We were never rushed and were supported as we did the walks especially when it started to drizzle when we were walking to the top and back of the Trephina Gorge. We highly recommend this Tour .
Your trip to Alice Springs ins not complete until you visit these sites
janiner354,,Sep 27, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A great way to see the East MacDonnell Ranges sights if you don't have access to a vehicle. The sites visited are not included on other tours which was the reason we chose this tour. We enjoyed all the walks and locations we visited. Mahesh was very knowledgeable and put out an excellent morning tea for us. Very pleased he ran the tour for us as we were the only ones booked in that morning.
Great Informative tour
F692JAstephens,,Nov 30, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a great tour and Marshmallow (Mahesh) was an excellent personable guide. He went out of his way to share information and visit extra tour sites along the way. We would travel with Alice Holiday Tours again.
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