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Macdonnell Ranges
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Macdonnell Ranges

Mountain range in Northern Territory, central Australia, running east to west in parallel ridges for 644 km/400 mi. The highest peaks are Mount Liebig (1,524m/5,000 ft) and Mount Zeil (1,510 m/4,955 ft). The town of Alice Springs is situated in the middle of the Macdonnell Ranges. The spectacular scenery, with its deep gorges and red rocks, attracts many tourists.

Tourism is centred on Alice Springs and to the west of the town is the West Macdonnell National Park (1992), covering 2,100 sq km/811 sq mi. The ranges were explored by John McDouall Stuart in 1860 and were named after Sir Richard Macdonnell, the governor of South Australia.



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