Location of Ormiston Gorge and Pound
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Hermannsburg, 35.53kms N (168kms, 2hrs 21mins driving)
From
Papunya, 95.45kms SE (125kms, 2hrs 44mins driving)
From
Alice Springs, 117.76kms W (136kms, 2hrs 6mins driving)
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Description of Ormiston Gorge and Pound
Ormiston Gorge is would have to be one of the most spectacular of the gorges in the
West MacDonnell Ranges and the adventurous can spend many hours exploring the Pound which runs east from the large waterhole at the gorge. The area is dynamically rich in fauna and flora and has some facilities such as barbecues and toilets which can be found at the car park near the gorge.
The park has a number of signposted walks ranging from a short, 100 metre blindfold sensory walk (a unique way of experiencing the desert) near the Information Centre to a three day walk to Mount Giles. Perhaps the most popular, and most practical, walk is the 1-2 hour Ghost Gum Walk (so named because of the single Ghost Gum which stands like a sentinel above the gorge) which traverses the gorge and passes the near-permanent waterhole at the southern end of
Ormiston Gorge.
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Weather & Climate for Ormiston Gorge and Pound
Closest Weather Station
Papunya at 15:00 26 Nov CST
Distance from Ormiston Gorge and Pound 95.26km NW
| Temperature | Feels Like | Rel. Humidity | Dew Point | Pressure | Rainfall | Wind Direction | Wind Speed | Gusts |
|---|
| 36.3°C |
40.5°C |
44% |
22.4°C |
-hPa |
0.0mm |
N |
4km/h
2knots |
-km/h
-knots |
Closest Climatic Station
Alice Springs Airport
Distance from Ormiston Gorge and Pound 119.48km E
| | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun |
Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Mean Max. °C |
36.3 | 35.1 | 32.7 | 28.2 |
23.0 | 19.9 | 19.6 | 22.6 |
27.1 | 30.9 | 33.7 | 35.4 |
| Mean Min. °C |
21.4 | 20.8 | 17.5 | 12.6 |
8.3 | 5.1 | 4.0 | 6.0 |
10.2 | 14.8 | 17.9 | 20.2 |
| Mean Rain mm |
38.0 | 42.3 | 31.9 | 16.8 |
19.4 | 14.4 | 14.7 | 9.5 |
8.3 | 21.9 | 26.7 | 37.5 |
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Treks passing Ormiston Gorge and Pound
West MacDonnell Ranges
The West MacDonnell Ranges in the heart of Australia's red centre stretch for 400km from east-west as a series of parallel ranges. Within the ranges are magnificent gaps and gorges, dramatic scenery, great bush camping and walks.
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