Things to do in Hugh

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Standley Chasm featuring a gorge or canyon
Standley Chasm which includes a gorge or canyon
Standley Chasm which includes a gorge or canyon
Standley Chasm showing a gorge or canyon

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Hugh must see attractions

1. Alice Springs Desert Park

In the Alice Springs Desert Park, just outside Alice Springs, you’ll discover the birds, reptiles and mammals of Central Australia. Learn about the living culture and history of the Arrernte indigenous people who have interacted with these animals, plants and landscapes for thousands of years.
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Alice Springs Desert Park featuring desert views and signage

2. Tjoritja-West MacDonnell National Park

The West MacDonnell Ranges are home to an incredible array of desert plants and animals. This group of ranges in the Northern Territory is affectionately known as the West Macs and its isolated beauty is captured in the artworks of its most famous past resident, indigenous painter Albert Namatjira. Hike the ranges on the Larapinta Trail. Cool off in waterholes in deep gorges or take the scenic bike trail from Alice Springs to Simpson’s Gap.
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West MacDonnell National Park featuring a sunset, hiking or walking and landscape views

3. Alice Springs School of the Air

The Alice Springs School of the Air Visitor Centre is a wonderful place to discover the marvels of technology connecting children in remote Central Australia. Find out how this centre in Alice Springs can bring a class together, despite students being spread out over 1.3 million square kilometres (502,000 square miles), an area 10 times the size of England.
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School of the Air showing heritage elements

4. Larapinta Trail Trailhead

See the best spots in the West MacDonnell Ranges on the Larapinta Trail. Immerse yourself in the rugged habitat of black-footed rock-wallabies and the enormous wedge-tailed eagle along the 223-kilometre (140-mile) hike. Each night you’ll be camping beneath stars that seem amplified by the desert dark. Wake up to the spectacular colours of the ranges in the morning light.
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Alice Springs featuring a lake or waterhole as well as an individual male

5. Standley Chasm

Walk through this towering red-sandstone gorge carved out by floods to discover a rich array of native flowering plants, ancient cycads and diverse bird species.
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Standley Chasm featuring a gorge or canyon and hiking or walking as well as a small group of people

Recommended things to do in Hugh

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Standley Chasm featuring a gorge or canyon and hiking or walking as well as a small group of people

Standley Chasm

4.5/5(6 reviews)

Walk through this towering red-sandstone gorge carved out by floods to discover a rich array of native flowering plants, ancient cycads and diverse bird species.

Standley Chasm
Located on the north-western edge of the Simpson Desert this sandstone formation is only accessible with 4WD and some driving skill. We went with Outback Elite Tours and were not disappointed. There is a campground and picnic facilities, including some of the least stinky drop toilets I have encountered in National Parks in Australia. There are a lot of stairs up to the base of the pillar, but it is well worth it for the view over the Simpson Desert.

Chambers Pillar Historical Reserve

Walk around the base of an enormous pillar of rock carved with the names of pioneers and watch as the sunset lights up the red and orange sandstone.

Chambers Pillar Historical Reserve

MacDonnell Ranges

4.5/5(23 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at MacDonnell Ranges during your travels in Hugh. While in this walkable area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

MacDonnell Ranges

Owen Springs Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Owen Springs Reserve, a lovely green space in Hugh. Wander the parks or discover the area's sunrises.

Owen Springs Reserve

Larapinta Trail Section 4 Trailhead

You can take time to visit Larapinta Trail Section 4 Trailhead during your travels to Hugh. Wander the parks or discover the area's sunrises.

Larapinta Trail Section 4 Trailhead

 

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Popular day trips from Hugh

West MacDonnell National Park showing landscape views, a gorge or canyon and desert views

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Alice Springs

Alice Springs which includes a gorge or canyon as well as a couple

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