# Ormiston Gorge

> Steep walls of banded quartzite rise above a long waterhole lined with river red gums. The 7 km Ormiston Pound walk loops through the surrounding ranges…

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Steep walls of banded quartzite rise above a long waterhole lined with river red gums. The 7 km Ormiston Pound walk loops through the surrounding ranges; start early in summer. Often rated the most scenic gorge in the West MacDonnells.

- **Nearest town:** Alice Springs, Northern Territory
- **Category:** Nature & parks
- **GPS:** -23.6258, 132.7226
- **Editor's pick:** ★

## 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

- [Ormiston Gorge Campground](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-ormiston-gorge-campground/) – 1 km
- [Glen Helen Homestead Lodge](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-glen-helen-lodge/) – 8 km
- [Glen Helen Gorge](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-glen-helen-gorge/) – 8 km
- [Hermannsburg Historic Precinct (Ntaria)](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-hermannsburg-historic-precinct/) – 36 km

## FAQs

### Where is Ormiston Gorge?

Ormiston Gorge is in Alice Springs, Northern Territory, at GPS -23.6258, 132.7226.

### Which road trips pass Ormiston Gorge?

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

### What is there to see near Ormiston Gorge?

Places worth a stop nearby: Ormiston Gorge Campground (1 km), Glen Helen Homestead Lodge (8 km), Glen Helen Gorge (8 km) and Hermannsburg Historic Precinct (Ntaria) (36 km).

### When is the best time to visit Ormiston 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)