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	MacDonnell ranges - Bioregional summaries - Nature of the NT - Wildlife - NRETA - NT Government - Australia
		This bioregion is characterised by spectacular high relief ranges and foothills, of diverse geology (mostly sedimentary rocks in the Amadeus Basin and crystalline metamorphic rocks in the Arunta Block).
		The MacDonnell Ranges Bioregion is one of the most important refugial areas in arid Australia, supporting many endemic plant taxa and isolated occurrences of plants more typically associated with higher rainfall areas (often referred to as relictual plants).
		Number of taxa in the MacDonnell Ranges Bioregion currently listed as threatened at national and/or Northern Territory level (excluding invertebrates and fish) (nb this table includes only species definitely recorded from the bioregion (rather than putative occurrences based on modelling) and presumed to be still extant in the bioregion).
	www.nt.gov.au /nreta/wildlife/nature/macdonnell.html (1230 words)

	Trek through West MacDonnell Ranges
		There was one thing in the MacDonnell which I really hated: walking on the sand of a riverbed.
		The MacDonnell Ranges were a series of mountain ranges running from east to west, just north of Alice Springs.
		Between the mountain ranges was a slightly hilly terrain (hills up to about 20 meters high) which were sparsely overgrown with spinifex grass (a tougher kind than in Gregory), low shrubs and an occasional tree.
	www.geocities.com /oskar_klooster/australie/macdonnell_ranges_eng.html (775 words)

	Refugia for Biological Diversity in Arid and Semi-Arid Australia: 6.7. MacDonnell Ranges
		A distinctive form of the frog Litoria caerulea is confined in the MacDonnell Ranges Region to major, permanent rockholes in the ranges where it survives in cracks and crevices of rockfaces adjacent to the water (Gibson and Cole 1993).
		The herpetofauna of the West MacDonnell Ranges is one of the richest in the arid zone, but no species is classified as rare or endangered (Gibson and Cole 1993, p.
		The Western MacDonnell Ranges clearly constitute a refuge (see section 12.9); others are the George Gill Ranges (12.10) and the Eastern MacDonnell Ranges (12.11).
	www.deh.gov.au /biodiversity/publications/series/paper4/mac.html (1557 words)

	MacDonnell Ranges - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The MacDonnell Ranges of the Northern Territory, are a 644 km (400 mile) long series of mountain ranges located in the centre of Australia (23°42′S 132°30′E), and consist of parallel ridges running to the east and west of Alice Springs.
		The ranges are composed of many rock types, but are most famous for their red sandstone peaks and gorges.
		The ranges was named after Sir Richard MacDonnell (the Governor of South Australia at the time) by John McDouall Stuart, whose 1860 expedition reached them in April of that year.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/MacDonnell_Ranges (228 words)

	MacDonnell Ranges Australia - Northern Territory Official Travel Site
		Situated in the East MacDonnell Ranges, Trephina Gorge is best known for its sheer quartzite cliffs and River Red Gum lined creeks and rivers.
		Two gorges dissect the range: Trephina, with its wide views and sandy creekbed, and John Hayes Rockhole where swimming is possible.
		The panoramic landscapes of the West MacDonnell Ranges are easily accessed from Alice Springs.
	www.travelnt.com /en/explore/alice-springs/region/macdonnell-ranges.htm (546 words)

	Macdonnell Ranges (Eastern) - Australia - Mark Moxon, Travel Writer (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Tourists just love the Western Macdonnells, in their rented cars and impractical white clothes: you can drive there on bitumen, it's easy to squash into a day trip if you avoid anything strenuous like a walk, and if you've never seen the outback before, it's pretty impressive.
		However, they don't seem to have discovered the Eastern Macdonnells, which stretch to the east of Alice Springs.
		The Eastern Macdonnell Range is everything the west range isn't: peaceful, tourist-free, primitive (in terms of camping) and isolated (it's a dirt road from the single-track bitumen into the park)...
	www.moxon.net /australia/macdonnell_ranges_eastern.html (742 words)

	Macdonnell Ranges - Search Results - MSN Encarta (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Macdonnell Ranges - Search Results - MSN Encarta
		The uplands include, in Western Australia state, the Hamersley and King Leopold ranges in the western and north-western coastal areas, and the...
		The Northern Territory consists mainly of tablelands rising gradually from the coast to reach an average height of about 700 m (2,300 ft).
	uk.encarta.msn.com /Macdonnell_Ranges.html (99 words)

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		Phrases that include ranges: coast ranges, kaikoura ranges, macdonnell ranges, mount lofty ranges, musgrave ranges, more...
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	Remote Sensing of the Environment : Finke River: Area Description
		The Finke River Gorge of the Central Australian Ranges near Alice Springs rises from the Western MacDonnell Ranges, flows through pediments, crosses the Missionary Plain, enters the James Ranges, and forms a deep meandering gorge in Hermannsburg Sandstone.
		The crests of the sandstone ridges are beveled by regional planation.
		Because both low relief plains and mountain ranges are located in close proximity, it is important to provide the overall regional topography and the higher spatial resolution elevation information as well.
	www.csr.utexas.edu /rs/projects/aussie/finke_desc.html (348 words)

	Macdonnell Ranges (Western) - Australia - Mark Moxon, Travel Writer (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Alice Springs is situated in the middle of a range of mountains – the Macdonnell Ranges – that extend to the east and west, and along this range are various gorges and waterholes that make a pleasant day's drive, especially as the tourist-conscious Territory government has sealed the roads to both sides of the range.
		The stomach bug I'd had since the Devil's Marbles, which I thought had subsided, flared up again on Tuesday night, and I had to spend Wednesday sitting in the shade, eating nothing but a little toast and Vegemite and drinking loads of water.
		To be honest, it's not so bad being ill in the middle of a stunning mountain range, it's just that I kept wanting to jump up and do the four-hour walk round the pound, but every time I stood up, the ground shook and the sky swam.
	www.moxon.net /australia/macdonnell_ranges_western.html (450 words)

	West Macdonnell National Park - Find a park - Parks - NRETA - NT Government - Australia
		This vast and spectacular section of the MacDonnell Ranges, located west of Alice Springs, is an outstanding example of an ancient landscape sculptured over time by climatic elements.
		An outstanding 40 rare and relict species are known from the area including the easily seen MacDonnell Ranges Cycad (Macrozamia macdonnelli), found along the Rungutjirpa Range and on the north side of the Park.
		Habitats and Inhabitants - You are invited to discover the many habitats of the West MacDonnell Ranges and the secrets of the plants and animals that live in them.
	www.nt.gov.au /nreta/parks/find/westmacdonnell.html (1006 words)

	MacDonnell Ranges Helicopter
		The MacDonnell Ranges consists of a series of rugged ranges extending almost 300km between their eastern and western extremities.
		The main range is characterised by a number of startling gorges — great slashes cut by the erosive power of ancient rivers.
		The ranges are formed mainly from quartzite with some limestone layers exposed as serrated ridges in places.
	www.getaway.ninemsn.com.au /article.aspx?id=55216 (552 words)

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		The rugged ridges of the Eastern MacDonnell Ranges stretch east from the outback Central Australian town of Alice Springs for some 200 kilometres, and are every bit as picturesque as the better known West MacDonnell Ranges.
		The ranges are home a spectacular array of natural features and landscapes, all within an easy hour or two from Alice Springs by car.
		Central Australia: The Eastern MacDonnell Ranges by Joe Dallessandro The rugged ridges of the Eastern MacDonnell Ranges stretch east from the outback Central Australian town of Alice Springs for some 200 kilometres, and are every bit as picturesque as the better known West MacDonnell Ranges.
	www.articledashboard.com /ezineready.php?id=53752 (1391 words)

	AusEmade: West MacDonnell National Park Information and Attractions, Northern Territory (NT), Australia
		The West MacDonnell National Park include spectacular scenery that encompasses parts of the MacDonnell Ranges and offers much for the those interested in camping and bush walking.
		This mountain range is one of the world’s oldest and eight hundred million years ago it was higher than the Himalayas.
		Ormiston Gorge • Located in the vast and spectacular West MacDonnell Ranges and part of the West MacDonnell National Park, Ormiston Gorge with a near-permanent waterhole, showcases the spectacular geology and landforms of the region.
	www.ausemade.com.au /nt/destination/w/west-macdonnell-national-park.htm (554 words)

	Animal Info - Central Rock Rat
		The central rock rat utilizes a range of habitats from tussock and hummock grasslands to low open woodland on ridge tops, cliffs, scree slopes, hills and valley floors.
		The central rock rat is endemic to the arid southern portion of Australia’s Northern Territory.
		The full range of the current distribution of the species is unknown.
	www.animalinfo.org /species/rodent/zyzopedu.htm (876 words)

	West MacDonnell Ranges @ ExplorOz (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		The West MacDonnell Ranges in the heart of Australia's red centre stretch for 400km from east-west as a series of parallel ranges.
		Within the ranges are magnificent gaps and gorges, dramatic scenery, great bush camping and walks.
		Covering both the East and West MacDonnell Ranges this map shows major roads and 4WD tracks out of Alice Springs including the Finke Gorge NP and track from Hermansburg through to Boggy Hole and onto Giles Road.
	www.exploroz.com /TrekNotes/RedCtr/West_MacDonnell_Ranges.asp (1564 words)

	MacDonnell Ranges (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.unc.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		The MacDonnell Ranges to both the east and west of Alice Springs are an awesome collection of mountains and gorges, offering visitors a thrilling Outback experience.
		This township is well worth a visit although it's probably smart to drop the van at one of the gorges, if you are towing, and take a day trip.
		The MacDonnell Ranges are rightly famed as a genuine Aussie icon and are a must do for anyone venturing up the Centre.
	www.thegreynomads.com.au.cob-web.org:8888 /destinationspages/macdonnell.htm (344 words)

	Macdonnell Ranges (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.unc.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		There are many places of natural and cultural interest to discover in the ancient landscape of the MacDonnell Ranges.
		They are the second longest and highest mountain range in Australia, and probably the most spectacular, with numerous red sandstone gorges and enticing waterholes lined by red river gum and ghost gum trees.
		West MacDonnell National Park includes many waterholes ideal for a swim and gorges to explore on foot.
	www.wildplaces.net.au.cob-web.org:8888 /macdonnell.htm (323 words)

	Western MacDonnell Ranges
		Sweeping west from Alice Springs for around 200km, the timeless Western MacDonnell Ranges form a rugged red barrier across the vast plains of Central Australia.
		Scattered throughout the ranges are deep gorges carved by ancient rivers such as the Finke and Hugh Rivers which meander south to empty into the Simpson Desert.
		Although arid, the Western MacDonnell Ranges are home to a huge variety of native fauna and flora, including many tall trees such as majestic ghost gums and rare palms.
	www.uluru-to-kakadu.com /western-macdonnell-ranges.php (509 words)

	MacDonnell Ranges - Destinations - Overlander 4WD Magazine - Australia's leading four wheel drive magazine
		The main activities of the area are bushwalking, swimming and exploring the natural landscapes that form the West MacDonnell Ranges.
		The area is steeped in local Aboriginal history, and offers a fascinating insight into the culture of the original inhabitants of the Ranges.
		Alice Springs is the largest regional centre to the West MacDonnells, and serves as the perfect base for exploration of the surrounding area.
	www.overlander.com.au /destinations/index/6/47/MacDonnell-Ranges (524 words)

	Alice Springs Australia - Central Australia - Northern Territory Official Travel Site
		Alice Springs is a thriving, spirited outback centre - as famous for the personality of its locals as the natural wonders that surround it.
		The West and East MacDonnell Ranges straddle the town and their spectacular gorges and chasms set the scene for a range of adventure activities.
		Beyond the Ranges stretch the Simpson and Tanami deserts, where Aboriginal people have lived for thousands of years.
	www.travelnt.com /en/explore/alice-springs (441 words)

	Diary 1933: 28th January 1933 cont. - late start for the Macdonnell Ranges
		Our course was set for the Macdonnell Ranges which could just be seen on the horizon.
		It passed the closer Gosses range (a horse shoe shaped mass about four miles square).
		The track was wholly desert over low red sand hills stretching away into the distance to form a plain with a little mulga and spinifex here and there.
	www.duckdigital.net /FOD/FOD0113.html (268 words)

	EASTERN MACDONNELL RANGES
		If you head along this you will be driving through the Eastern MacDonnell Ranges and can visit a number of small towns along the way, as well as several nature parks.
		At the far eastern end of the Eastern MacDonnell Ranges you will come across Aritunga, which is the oldest town in central Australia.
		Aritunga was also a gold mining town, and although mining has now stopped, mining has recommenced a short distance from the town.
	www.australianexplorer.com /eastern_macdonnell_ranges.htm (450 words)

	Musgrave Ranges - Search Results - MSN Encarta
		Musgrave Ranges - Search Results - MSN Encarta
		Musgrave Ranges, range of mountains in central Australia, along the north-western border of the state of South Australia and the south-western...
		The Macdonnell Ranges in the Northern Territory were pushed and buckled up some...
	uk.encarta.msn.com /Musgrave_Ranges.html (109 words)

	MacDonnell Range Holiday Park - Home (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		The most awarded Holiday Park in the Northern Territory, the famous MacDonnell Range Holiday Park is a Big 4 Park.
		Situated in the picturesque surroundings of the MacDonnell Ranges, away from the traffic and noise, just 4.5kms south of Alice Springs on Palm Place.
		Here at MacDonnell Range Holiday Park we offer you year - round accommodation in a friendly atmosphere we guarantee you will enjoy.
	www.macrange.com.au (304 words)

	BUG - Backpackers Guide to the MacDonnell Ranges, Northern Territory, Australia
		The MacDonnell Ranges are the closest important natural feature to Alice Springs and provides a worthwhile detour en route to Uluru.
		The West MacDonnell National Park is the largest in the MacDonnell Ranges and combines some of the best natural attractions in central Australia.
		Eight of the 13 sections of the trail are open including Alice Springs to Simpsons Gap and Ormiston Gorge to Glen Helen.
	www.bugaustralia.com /destinations/au-ntmac.html (604 words)

	Larapinta trail - Hiking trails/bushwalking tracks in NT parks and reserves - Walks, talks and trails - Parks - NRETA - ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Situated in the heart of Central Australia, the Larapinta Trail extends over 223 kilometres along the backbone of the West MacDonnell Ranges.
		The Larapinta Trail begins at the old Alice Springs Telegraph Station and meanders through many gaps and sheltered gorges, climbs steeply over the rugged ranges, and has numerous stunning views and opportunities to photograph or admire the spectacular landscape.
		The Trail itself is made up of a range of grades catering for hikers of varying abilities (see walking track grades for the Larapinta Trail).
	www.nt.gov.au.cob-web.org:8888 /nreta/parks/walks/larapinta.html (410 words)

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		Maximum daily temperatures range from 19 to 28 degrees Celsius.
		Please note that not all meals are provided for on this tour, however the tour will always stop at a convenient place for you to purchase a meal not listed as part of the tour’s cost.
		The last day of your adventure is spent cycling along the base of the Western MacDonnell Ranges into Glen Helen Homestead.
	www.holidaysallover.com.au /tours/searchpages/template.asp?tourID=352 (670 words)

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