Address & Contact
West Macdonnell National Park
Northern Territory 0872
Phone: +618 8956 7799
Email: N/A
Web: https://nt.gov.au/leisure/parks-reserves/find-a-park/find-a-park-to-visit/ormiston-gorge
The area has an interesting range of native plants and animals including a number of relict plant species from Central Australia's tropical past. A number of walks can be taken here - short accessible walks for all skill levels and abilities; half day circuit walks and overnight walks.
The park is also an important fauna refuge, with the rediscovery of the Central
rock-rat in 1997.
You can
camp in the designated
campsite, though fees do apply.
Campsite bookings need to be made in person at the Ormiston
Gorge kiosk. Bookings are on a first come, first serve basis. If you're a visitor to the Northern Territory, this park requires you to have a park pass. The drive-in
campground is accessible to all vehicle types including caravans. Ormiston
Gorge is a category C
campground and offers more facilities than other sites in Tjoritja /
West MacDonnell National Park.
At the
camp there are information signs, gas barbecues, kiosk, drinking water which must treated before drinking, birdwatching, walking, tracks,
picnic area,
ranger station - for emergency contact only,
public toilets, showers and disabled access.