Red Centre from the air
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Australian Geographic photographer Andrew Gregory takes his Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), also known as a drone, along the Red Centre Way – a series of connecting roads between Alice Springs and the West MacDonnell Ranges in the north, and Uluru in the south. On the way he captured footage of the landscapes in and around Glen Helen Gorge, Tnorala and Kings Canyon.
Read the story behind – and see more stunning photos from – Andrew Gregory's drone assignment in the Jan-Feb 2016 (#130) print edition of Australian Geographic.
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Exploring Tjoritja / West MacDonnell National Park | Australia's Red Center
In this video I meet up with two fellow travelers and explore Tjoritja / West MacDonnell National Park. This video kicks off my travels my travels inside Australia's Iconic Red Center. Tjoritja / West MacDonnell National Park is located Australia's Northern Territory fairly close to the town of Alice Springs. I met the 2 fellow travelers at a hostel in Alice Springs. The West MacDonnell Range is a 644 kilometer (400 mile) long series of mountains located in the center of Australia and is the one of the most spectacular and remote places I've ever been.
We were able to travel to all these locations without a 4WD vehicle and we (unfortunately) didn't do any overnight walks. Some of the highlights in this video were Ormiston Gorge, Serpentine Gorge, Ellery Creek, and Mount Sonder. I really enjoyed traveling with those blokes David and Jonas - I should have recorded more footage of all 3 of us together, but hey, no worries mate. If you're planning to travel to “the Alice,” I highly recommend a visit to Tjoritja / West MacDonnell National Park.
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Glen Helen Gorge, MacDonnell Ranges, Alice Springs, Australia
Glen Helen Gorge, MacDonnell Ranges, Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia 2011
Glen Helen was formally a cattle station but is now a tourist resort that caters to visitors that want to truly immerse themselves in the West Macs. Part of the former Glen Helen Station still exists, west of Redbank Gorge. The permanent waterhole at Glen Helen Gorge is home to many species of animals, including a variety of water birds and fish. Glen Helen provides a perfect base from which to explore the West Macs region. For the traditional owners of the land though this inviting swimming spot is off limits. They believe it is the home of an ancient and powerful Rainbow Serpent. The landscape around Glen Helen is as spectacular as you will find anywhere with a towering sandstone wall greeting you as you arrive. The area includes views of the much-painted Mount Sonder, which is one of the highest points in Central Australia, changing colours dramatically throughout the day.
Glen Helen Gorge. MacDonnell, Alice Springs.
One Day West MacDonnell Ranges Tour with Emu Run Tours in Alice Springs, Australia
This is a video from my one day West MacDonnell Ranges tour with Emu Run Tours. Was great day - Ormiston gorge is pretty amazing.
Run Larapinta 2019 - Alice Springs - Highlight Reel
Run Larapinta 2019 came to a close yesterday afternoon at Glen Helen Lodge 130 kilometres from Alice Springs in the West MacDonnell Ranges.
What a sensational event marked by everything from extreme heat to cold weather and howling winds up Mount Sonder on the final day.
More than 200 runners participated in four stages of racing beginning at the outskirts of Alice Springs for a Friday twilight run.
Runners then went point-to-point from Simpson Gap, Stanley Chasm, the Ochre Pits, Ormiston Gorge and Redbank Gorge before a final effort up and down Mt Sonder on the last day.
The festivities concluded on Monday afternoon with the last two runners engulfed by a large crowd of running die-hards at Glen Helen.
The food and drink was flowing and many war stories were shared before an emotional night sparked by formal presentations.
Congratulations to all runners who participated in 2019. And it's safe to we can't wait to bring you Run Larapinta 2020.
P.S. Here's an awesome highlight reel put together by official event photographer Matt Hull from The Matt Image.
Matt has been kind enough to make all images available to download from his website at: themattimage.com/runlarapinta/.
Thanks Matt!
MT Sonder Lookout, West Macdonnell Ranges: Hutchy & Lauren's AUS Camping Adventures
What an amazing view from the Mt Sonder lookout. If you look closely you will see our camp on the Finke River.
West Macdonnell Ranges - Helicopter Flight
The stunning West Macdonnell Ranges! More info at
Camped by the Finke river with the majestic river gums as shade and the backdrop of Mount Sonder. This is one of those places that is hard to leave.
What better way to experience the landscape than taking a helicopter ride over Ormiston Gorge, Glen Helen Gorge and the Ranges themselves.
With the music of Pete McDonald to draw you into this awe inspiring location in the heart of Australia.
Music used with permission.
Ormiston Gorge - Alice Springs - Australia.
Orminston Gorge - Alice Springs - Australia.
Come a watch us keep out of the heat and swim with the fish in the middle of Australia.
Alice Springs, Land of Opportunity
East MacDonnell ranges, Northern territory Australia 2
East MacDonnell Ranges, Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia 2011
The East and West MacDonnell Ranges stretch out for hundreds of kilometres on both sides of Alice Springs
Good access, great scenery, walking tracks of any length or difficulty level, seasonal swimming holes, wildlife, wildflowers, great camping, four wheel driving if you want to...
Another video East MacDonnell Range, part 1
Standley Chasm in Central Australia
standleychasm.com.au check out this amazing walk near Alice Springs in Central Australia. Part of the 230km Larapinta Walk and a great place to camp and hire a swag.
Mt Sonder - The Larapinta Trail, NT.
2TD Jan 2019 Alice Springs to SA Border part6
2TD adventures continues from Alice Springs to SA border.
#Familyholiday #Campingwithkids #Roadtrip #Alicesprings #Southaustralia #Henburymeteoritecrater #StuartHwy #Kulgerapub #outback #openroad #australianoutback
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The Red Centre with MOOSKi
The Red Centre with MOOSKi
Back in September/October 2018 we drove from Townsville on the East Coast all the way out to the gigantic and gorgeous Red Centre!
The incredible sights we saw along the way included
Uluru (Ayres Rock)
Kata Tjuta (The Olgas)
Kings Canyon
Devils Marbles
Mt Connor
Mt Sonder
Rainbow Valley Conservation Reserve
The East & West Macdonnell Ranges
Gosse Bluff Crater and more...
We spent about a month in total in the Red Centre with great friends Emma, Rachel, Aiden and mumma bear. We had an absolute blast, what a trip to remember!
Big Thanks to @rachelgrixti for providing four drone clips - legend!
If you're thinking of travelling to the Red Centre, I hope this gives you some inspiration and if you would like any info on the red centre we also created a blog post which you check out here:
bit.ly/RedCentreUltimateGuide
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Day 1 of Meeting Place 2018 in Alice Springs
Archive of the Live Stream of Day 1 of Meeting Place 2018 in Alice Springs.
Meeting Place is Australia's leading forum on arts, culture and disability. In 2018, Meeting Place was held in Alice Springs, the first time the forum had been held in regional Australia. Meeting Place 2019 will be held in Canberra, from 1 to 3 December. Find out more at meetingplaceforum.org.
Audio description: This video is almost 6 hours in length and features two cameras trained on a large stage, as a program of speakers, panelists and performances occur. There is a large screen over the stage with live captioning, and an AUSLAN interpreter signs to the right of the stage. There are several chairs on the stage. Many of the speakers audio-describe themselves at the beginning of their segment. This video is the entire footage from Day 1 of the event. This footage is edited by program segment and available on the Meeting Place 2018 Alice Springs playlist on this YouTube channel.
Mt Conner Curtin Springs outback Cattle station
Enjoy the quintessential Aussie Outback experience and absorb the ambiance of the Red Centre without the crowds. SEIT Outback Australia offers unique and exclusive touring from Ayers Rock Resort to Mt Conner, located 100kms east of Uluru.
Explore this extraordinary environment by 4WD. Mt Conner is situated on a vast, fully operational, privately owned cattle station called Curtin Springs Station. While the dams on the property were constructed for watering cattle, here you will find the
perfect natural habitat for red kangaroos and a vast array of birds and reptiles of the Red Centre. You will discover an ancient inland salt lake and learn about the European history of the region. While you enjoy a glass of sparkling wine, you will be captivated
by the spectacular changing colours of sunset in the outback. Relish a three-course dinner at Curtin Springs Station, before returning to Ayers Rock Resort.
Climbing Mount Zeil Northern Territory 1988
Mt Zeil Northern Territory 1988. Australian bicentenary climb of the highest mountain in each state of Australia.
Larapinta Trail sections 10 to 12
Larapinta walk from Finke river to Mt Sonder Part 4 of 4
Larapinta Trail Section 1, West MacDonnell National Park
Take a quick virtual tour along Section 1 of the Larapinta Trail. This section of the trail is 23.7km long and runs from Alice Springs to Simpsons Gap. You can walk east-west or vice versa.