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MacDonnell-Ranges

  • Length: 3.0km

  • Duration: 1hr

  • Grade: 3

  • Style: Circuit

  • Start: MacDonnell Ranges Caravan Park

  • End: MacDonnell Ranges Caravan Park

  • Location: Northern Territory

  • Closest Town: Alice Springs

  • Distance from CBD: 1,501km

  • State: NT

  • Latitude: -23.73309178

  • Longitude: 133.87276805

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MacDonnell Ranges Heavitree Gap is a 3.0km, grade 3 Circuit hike located in Northern Territory Northern Territory. The hike should take approximately 1hrs to complete.

Summary

This spectacular, un-formalised and un-signposted walk takes you to the MacDonnell Ranges at Heavitree Gap; the prominent ridge standing sentry over Alice Springs.

 

Total distance: 3058 m
Max elevation: 723 m
Min elevation: 567 m
Total climbing: 180 m
Total descent: -180 m
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