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Simpson's Explorer

Air, Helicopter and Balloon Tours

Sightseeing Tours

Part of: Alice Springs Helicopters

2 min guests

3 max guests

Fly over the stunning West MacDonnell Range, experiencing breathtaking views of rugged landscapes and ancient legends.
Explore Simpsons Gap and Mt Gillen, immersing in the rich Aboriginal culture and stories of the dog spirit ancestor.
Witness the beauty of Emily Gap, a significant site in Caterpillar Dreaming, connecting you to the local Arrernte heritage.
Enjoy a quick 30-minute flight, perfect for a memorable adventure without taking up your whole day.

Contact and Booking Channels

Connellan, Northern Territory

Start location: 93 Barrett dr, Alice Springs, Northern Territory, 0870, Australia
Phone: 08 8952 9800
Email: bookings@anh.com.au
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Rates

$425.00

$425.00 Adult

Booking Channels

BOOKEASY 52608

TRIPADVISORID 4891134

Fly to the edge of wilderness country traversing all three mountain ranges of the West MacDonnell Range. Crossing the Larapinta Trail, you’ll explore Simpsons Gap before tracking to Mt Gillen, the highest point in this range and part of the ancient Aboriginal legend of the dog spirit ancestor ‘Uk-nool-ya’.

After passing the Old Telegraph Station you will be penetrating deep into the East MacDonnell Range where you reach Emily Gap , a significant places in Caterpillar Dreaming to the local Arrernte people. This flight offers also great views on Alice Springs township.

The flight duration is approximately 30 minutes.

Tour details

Air, Helicopter and Balloon Tours
Sightseeing Tours
Half Day or Less

On demand

Features

Service facilities

Carpark

Service Tags

Adventure

Sevice Activity

Helicopter

Accessibility

Disabled access available, contact operator for details.

Operation information

Alice Springs Helicopters

Alice Springs Helicopters is the leading provider of scenic flights and commercial helicopter services in Central Australia. They are based at the Alice Springs Airport and are conducting scenic flights daily.

They offer a variety of scenic flights, helicopter experiences and even mountain bike drop offs at various locations for you to choose from. With flexible departure times, you can easily fill in half an hour or half a day or as long as and when you like.

The view from a helicopter gives you the best seats in the Australian Outback.

Remember your camera! The helicopters give you unrestricted panoramic views and are the perfect way to capture that postcard shot of the startling beauty of the East and West MacDonnell Ranges, and highlights of Alice Springs township. A helicopter flight will give you and your family and friends an experience they’ll never forget.

Private charters featuring some of the most magnificent natural wonders of the world. Heli-touring is suited to all ages and fitness levels and is the best way to view the untouched regions of Central Australia.

Alice Springs Helicopters is an Accredited Tourism business and the only helicopter operator in Australia providing Advanced Eco-Accredited flights.