East MacDonnell Ranges
Gorges and rock art east of Alice
schedule 1 min read / Updated Jun 2026
The East MacDonnell Ranges stretch east of Alice Springs through ancient gorges, Aboriginal rock art sites and the ruins of Central Australia's first gold rush.
The East MacDonnell Ranges stretch east of Alice Springs through ancient gorges, Aboriginal rock art sites and the ruins of Central Australia's first gold rush.
Tourist locations
Places to visit in East MacDonnell Ranges.
6 locations to explore
Arltunga Historical Reserve
Central Australia's first gold rush town
NT Parks Visitor Pass required, from $10 per adult per day. NT residents free.
Full guide arrow_forwardCorroboree Rock Conservation Reserve
Ancient dolomite, sacred ground
NT Parks Visitor Pass required, from $10 per adult per day. NT residents free.
Full guide arrow_forwardN'Dhala Gorge Nature Park
Six thousand ancient rock carvings
NT Parks Visitor Pass required, from $10 per adult per day. Camping fees additional, payable online.
Full guide arrow_forwardRuby Gap Nature Park
Remote gorge, garnets and silence
NT Parks Visitor Pass required, from $10 per adult per day. Camping fees additional, payable online.
Full guide arrow_forwardTrephina Gorge Nature Park
Ghost gums above red quartzite
NT Parks Visitor Pass required, from $10 per adult per day. Camping fees additional, payable online.
Full guide arrow_forwardYeperenye / Emily and Jessie Gaps Nature Park
Rock art in a sacred gap
NT Parks Visitor Pass required, from $10 per adult per day. NT residents free.
Full guide arrow_forwardScenic views
Lookouts near East MacDonnell Ranges.
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