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Glen Helen Gorge

139 kilometres west of Alice Springs, via Namatjira Drive, Alice Springs, Northern Territory 0870 Australia

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“Take refuge from the hot summer weather where the West MacDonnell Ranges part to make way for the Finke River and its fish and birdlife.”

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.

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Glen Helen Gorge

139 kilometres west of Alice Springs
via Namatjira Drive
Alice Springs, Northern Territory
0870 Australia
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