Ormiston Gorge

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.

Ormiston Gorge, MacDonnell Ranges, Alice Springs, Australia

Ormiston Gorge, MacDonnell Ranges, Alice Springs, Northern Territory , Australia 2011
Ormiston Gorge offers visitors all the spectacular geology and landforms of the MacDonnell Ranges. The rugged scenery of the the Gorge is complemented by a near-permanent water hole. The water and the shelter of the rocks attract an interesting variety of native fauna and flora, including a number of relict plant species. The recent rediscoveries of the Long-tailed Dunnart and the Central Rock Rat in the Ormiston Gorge vicinity demonstrate what an important role the Park plays as a fauna refuge. Ormiston Gorge is also home to a major ranger station. There are wonderful opportunities to swim here plus there are full tourist facilities including an information centre.

Ormiston Gorge. MacDonnell Range, Alice Springs.

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Naturwunder Australien 12: Alice Springs - Ormiston Gorge

Eine kommentierte Reise-Doku über eine abenteuerliche Rundfahrt durch Australien mit einem Allrad-Camper. Von Alice Springs (Red Centre) geht es durch die McDonnel Ranges zur Ormiston Gorge.

Ormiston Gorge campground - West MacDonnell NP

The Ormiston Gorge campground is divided into designated sites. There is a small kiosk beside the camping area and it's a very short walk to the waterhole which is stunningly beautiful.
The drive into this area is lovely and well worth a visit. This area is also a stop-over for the Larapinta Trail and there is a walk to the top of the gorge lookout.

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Ormiston Gorge Camping plus Gorgeous Gorge

The truly gorgeous Ormiston Gorge and its national park camping ground - in the West MacDonnell Ranges, west of Alice Springs, Central Australia. Travelled from Kings Canyon via the mostly gravel Mereenie Loop Road. Camps 7 NT # 47.

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Ormiston Gorge in the West MacDonnell Range, Northern Territory

A spectacular view of the creek and walls. Peaceful and Tranquil.

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Ormiston Gorge

Ormiston Gorge showcases the spectacular geology and wildlife of the West MacDonnell ranges. Experience the native fauna and flora and the waterhole – all which form to create a unique experience.

Ormiston Gorge Milky Way - Alice Springs

Only 1.5 hours drive from Alice Springs, Ormiston Gorge is affectionately named the 'Desert Beach' by locals. Our friend Mia Glastonbury captured a timelapse of the desert sky as it twinkled to life.

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Ormiston Gorge, Pound Walk - Bushwalking Northern Territory

The Pound Walk at Ormiston Gorge is a 9km circular track. Completed in an anti-clockwise direction it winds up through a steep-sided valley, with impressive views either side of the ridge at its summit. A contrasting walk with wide open spaces in the valley of the MacDonnell Ranges and the imposing, hug from the iconic red cliffs of Ormiston Gorge.

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Ormiston Gorge McDonnell Ranges Central Australia

Ormiston Gorge is one of the most spectacular gorges in the West MacDonnell Ranges West ot Alice Springs in Central Australia and the adventurous can spend many hours exploring the Pound which runs east from the large waterhole at the gorge. Beautiful colours of the roacks are a feast for the eyes and rock wallabies hop on the cliffs far above. Reeflections in the water, white gum trees and deep blue skies make for a natural high.

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FOFOA Westward Bound Episode 5, West MacDonnell Ranges, Glen Helen, Ormiston Gorge, Palm Valley.

FOFOA Westward Bound Episode 5, West MacDonnell Ranges, Glen Helen Station, Ormiston Gorge, Gosse Bluff, Owen Springs, Stanley Chasm, Palm Valley, Finke NP

Larapinta Trail [Section9] Central Australia: Ochre Pits To Ormiston Gorge -A Walk On The Wild Side

Vids/stills with maps/direction markers/wildlife & other notes. 2 day 30km walk. Hi res so watch in HD full screen. You may like: Lake Which Thought It Was Sky
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We show you the route on Google Earth maps. Each vid/still has a travel marker showing the direction to Ormiston Gorge - also a short commentary on plants, bird calls & other observations. See

Additional Notes For: Central Australia Larapinta Trail [Section9]: Ochre Pits To Ormiston Gorge -A Walk On The Wild Side

Dates of Travel: 18th and 19th of April 2014

Going for a hike or trek.... going on a walking holiday. Exploring? Make sure to go to the Parks And Wild Life NT (Northern Territory) web site to check out the information on the Larapinta Trail. If you want you can travel all the way from Alice Springs along the West MacDonnell Ranges to Mount Sonder. (Mount Zeil -- the highest mountain in the Northern Territory is a bit further West).

Trekking and hiking is a heap of fun. The West MacDonnell Ranges are magnificent. Especially as we have had good rain about 10 days before we went on our walk. Although there was no flowing water in any of the main creeks or rivers there was water in rock holes in the gorges. In both Inarlanga Gorge and Waterfall Gorge it was still trickling between a few rock holes.

Although we heard and saw birds we didn't see any other wild life. No raptors like eagles, kites or hawks.

Great views from the Lookout across Ormiston Pound to Mount Giles and Mount Giles Springs.

We drove West from Alice Springs along the Larapinta Drive and then, just after Jay Creek, turned right down Namatjira Drive. We left the car at Glen Helen resort where the Finke River winds through the MacDonnells about 135 kms from Alice Springs. It's about 15 kms South West of Ormiston Gorge. Ormiston Gorge is a magnificent place with a big -- almost permanent -- water hole set in front of huge red cliffs. Dramatic.

We got Colin the manager of Glen Helen to drop us off at the Ochre Pits and pick us up from Ormiston Gorge.

The Larapinta Trail starts from Alice Springs Telegraph Station
Section 1
Alice Springs Telegraph Station to Simpsons Gap
Section 2
Simpsons Gap to Jay Creek
Section 2
Simpsons Gap to Jay Creek
Section 4
Standley Chasm to Birthday Waterhole
Section 5
Birthday Waterhole to Hugh Gorge
Section 6
Hugh Gorge to Ellery Creek Section 7
Ellery Creek to Serpentine Gorge Section 8
Serpentine Gorge to Serpentine Chalet Dam) Section 9 ***
Serpentine Chalet Dam to Ormiston Gorge or start from The Ochre Pits on the short Arrente Trail Section 10
Ormiston Gorge to Finke River Section 11
Finke River to Redbank GorgeSection 12
Redbank Gorge to Mt Sonder and back

Section 9
.....is one of the longest sections of the Larapinta Trail and offers some spectacular views. There is no reliable surface water along the way, so people contemplating this section must be prepared to carry a heavy pack with a considerable amount of drinking water. Allow
2 days to comfortably complete the walk.

Grade: HARD - a rough and narrow track with some steep and/or long climbs and descents (suitable for fit people with previous bushwalking experience).