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茨奧里查 / 西麥克唐納（Tjoritja / West MacDonnell）國家公園位於愛麗斯泉以西 161 公里處。
步行探索和欣賞該地區的風景秀麗和歷史，在水坑中游泳，或搭起帳篷以延長逗留時間。
在公園的一個永久水坑的冷水中暢遊。較大的水洞包括 Ellery Creek Big Hole、Ormiston Gorge、Redbank Gorge 和 Glen Helen Gorge。
有許多標記的步行道，從休閒到冒險。 231 公里的 Larapinta 步道穿過公園，為健康、經驗豐富且準備充分的步行者提供延長的夜間叢林步道。
該公園包含了一個由氣候元素隨著時間的推移而塑造的古老景觀。它也是珍稀和受威脅植物以及野生動物的避難所，包括不常見的鳥類，如游隼。
景觀特徵對阿倫特人來說意義重大，包括長期以來一直是重要赭石顏料採石場的赭石坑。
公園裡有很多露營的地方，有各種各樣的通道和設施。露營費用適用於整個公園，多日步行者費用適用於 Larapinta Trail。多日小徑使用和露營地必須在抵達前在線預訂。過夜遊客應自帶水源。 Glen Helen Lodge 提供商業設施。
茨奧里查 / 西麥克唐納山脈景點與玩樂
常見問題
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The West MacDonnell Ranges begin just outside of Alice Springs, and the major attractions range from 15 minutes to approximately 2 hours drive away. It’s easy to make a day trip that takes in a range of natural gorges, waterholes and lunch spots. Hire a car to drive yourself, or take a tour from Alice Springs.
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The most popular time to visit is during the cooler months of April–September. The West Macs are open year-round, but take plenty of water in the summer months. If you’re camping in winter, be sure to bring some warm clothing for the evenings.
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The start of Tjoritja/West MacDonnell National Park is only 15 minutes’ drive from Alice Springs. Most of the attractions are no more than 3 hours’ drive.
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The West Macs are a perfect day trip from Alice Springs. Try a drive to Simpsons Gap, Standley Chasm and Ormiston Gorge, stopping at Glen Helen for lunch. Hermannsburg and the inner Mereenie Loop make another perfect short trip.
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The West MacDonnell Ranges are famous for their wide-open beauty and stunning landscapes. You’ll need your own car or to join a guided tour to get around. Some locations are only accessible via 4WD, so it's best to plan ahead. Another way to experience the West Macs is to hike a section of the 223km Larapinta Trail.
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The West MacDonnell Ranges are home to the towering red cliffs of Simpsons Gap, the sharp crevasses of Standley Chasm and the natural oasis which is Ormiston Gorge. Popular swimming spots are the waterholes at Ellery Creek and Glen Helen.
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Be sure to pack a hat, sunscreen, a first aid kit, comfortable walking shoes, and swimming gear to take a dip in the natural waterholes. Always be sure to carry plenty of drinking water with you. If hiking the Larapinta Trail, carry a satellite phone or personal locator beacon and ensure you let friends or park rangers know where you're going.
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Entry into the West MacDonnell Ranges requires an NT Parks Pass. This is a separate pass to the Kakadu or Uluru-Kata Tjuta park passes. A small number of attractions have an entry fee.
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From the West MacDonnell Ranges, continue west to Watarrka National Park and Kings Canyon, south to Rainbow Valley or east back to Alice Springs. Further to the east lie the East MacDonnell Ranges, which are home to many interesting stops as well. To the south west lies Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park.
