# Ellery Creek Big Hole

> A large, permanent waterhole between red cliffs in the West MacDonnell Ranges, popular for swimming on warm days and for geology-themed walks.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-ellery-creek-big-hole/

A large, permanent waterhole between red cliffs in the West MacDonnell Ranges, popular for swimming on warm days and for geology-themed walks. The water can be very cold, even in summer, as the sun barely reaches it.

- **Nearest town:** Alice Springs, Northern Territory
- **Category:** Nature & parks
- **GPS:** -23.7810, 133.0660

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually May–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April. Hot in November–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Featured in these trip guides

- [West MacDonnell Ranges from Alice Springs](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/au-west-macdonnell-drive/)

## Nearby

- [Hermannsburg Historic Precinct (Ntaria)](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-hermannsburg-historic-precinct/) – 34 km
- [Ormiston Gorge Campground](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-ormiston-gorge-campground/) – 38 km
- [Ormiston Gorge](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-ormiston-gorge/) – 39 km
- [Glen Helen Homestead Lodge](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-glen-helen-lodge/) – 41 km

## FAQs

### Where is Ellery Creek Big Hole?

Ellery Creek Big Hole is in Alice Springs, Northern Territory, at GPS -23.7810, 133.0660.

### Which road trips pass Ellery Creek Big Hole?

Ellery Creek Big Hole is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: West MacDonnell Ranges from Alice Springs.

### What is there to see near Ellery Creek Big Hole?

Places worth a stop nearby: Hermannsburg Historic Precinct (Ntaria) (34 km), Ormiston Gorge Campground (38 km), Ormiston Gorge (39 km) and Glen Helen Homestead Lodge (41 km).

### When is the best time to visit Ellery Creek Big Hole?

The most pleasant months are usually May–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)