# Glen Helen Gorge

> Where the Finke River, thought to be one of the world's oldest, has cut through the ranges to form a permanent waterhole.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-glen-helen-gorge/

Where the Finke River, thought to be one of the world's oldest, has cut through the ranges to form a permanent waterhole. The red cliffs glow at sunset; the nearby homestead lodge has a bar and a view of the gorge.

- **Nearest town:** Alice Springs, Northern Territory
- **Category:** Nature & parks
- **GPS:** -23.6880, 132.6765

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and October. 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

- [Glen Helen Homestead Lodge](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-glen-helen-lodge/) – 0 km
- [Ormiston Gorge Campground](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-ormiston-gorge-campground/) – 8 km
- [Ormiston Gorge](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-ormiston-gorge/) – 8 km
- [Hermannsburg Historic Precinct (Ntaria)](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-hermannsburg-historic-precinct/) – 30 km

## FAQs

### Where is Glen Helen Gorge?

Glen Helen Gorge is in Alice Springs, Northern Territory, at GPS -23.6880, 132.6765.

### Which road trips pass Glen Helen Gorge?

Glen Helen Gorge is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: West MacDonnell Ranges from Alice Springs.

### What is there to see near Glen Helen Gorge?

Places worth a stop nearby: Glen Helen Homestead Lodge (0 km), Ormiston Gorge Campground (8 km), Ormiston Gorge (8 km) and Hermannsburg Historic Precinct (Ntaria) (30 km).

### When is the best time to visit Glen Helen Gorge?

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