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Ormiston Gorge
0(0 reviews)·1600km · 17h (Alice Springs base)
🚗 17h (Alice Springs base)📍 1600km⭐ 0 (0)💰 Free
Best Time
Apr–Sep
Entry Fee
Free
Drive Time
17h (Alice Springs base)
Access
All vehicles
Water is very cold even in summerGhost gums line the gorge — watch for falling branchesSome walks require scrambling
The jewel of the West MacDonnell Ranges. Deep permanent waterhole surrounded by towering red quartzite walls. The Pound Walk (7.5km circuit) is one of Central Australia's best day walks.
Best Time to Visit
Apr–Sep
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Getting There
Distance from Darwin1600km
Drive Time17h (Alice Springs base)
4WD RequiredNo
Facilities
ToiletsCampingVisitor Centre
Safety Warnings
• Water is very cold even in summer
• Ghost gums line the gorge — watch for falling branches
• Some walks require scrambling
Distance
1600km from Darwin
Drive Time
17h (Alice Springs base)
Best Season
Apr–Sep
Rating
0/5 (0)
Safety Warnings
• Water is very cold even in summer
• Ghost gums line the gorge — watch for falling branches
• Some walks require scrambling
Distance
1600km from Darwin
Drive Time
17h (Alice Springs base)
Best Season
Apr–Sep
Rating
0/5 (0)
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Sun & light times
Ormiston Gorge · ACST
Sunrise
06:19
Sunset
17:29
Day length11h 10m
Golden Hour AM
06:19 – 06:51
Golden Hour PM
16:58 – 17:29
Blue Hour AM
05:56 – 06:19
Blue Hour PM
17:29 – 17:53
Calculated with NOAA solar algorithm. Times are sun centre at the horizon (refraction-corrected).
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