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Tjoritja / West MacDonnell National Park

Tjoritja, also known as West MacDonnell National Park, is a stunning natural wonder located in the Northern Territory of Australia. The park is home to a diverse range of landscapes, including rugged mountain ranges, deep gorges, and serene waterholes. It is a popular destination for photographers, who come to capture the park's breathtaking scenery and unique wildlife. Some of the most popular photography locations in Tjoritja include Ormiston Gorge, Standley Chasm, and Simpsons Gap. These locations offer stunning views of the park's red rock formations, crystal-clear waterholes, and vibrant flora and fauna.

Mount Sonder sunrise
Mount Sonder

From the lookout on Stage 11 of the Larapinta Trail. Camped the night here to make sure I got this shot.

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Redbank Gorge
Redbank Gorge

A narrow, spectacular chasm in the West MacDonnell Ranges. The rocks have been polished over the millennia by flood waters rushing through the gorge.

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Simpsons Gap at Sunrise
Simpsons Gap at Sunrise

Taken from a nearby ridge.

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MacDonnell Ranges Gorge
MacDonnell Ranges Gorge

Gorge behind Bowmans Gap, MacDonnell Ranges

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Redbank Gorge 2
Redbank Gorge 2

Another view inside this spectacular chasm

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Mount Giles at sunset
Mount Giles at sunset

At 1389m the third highest mountain in the Northern Territory. Taken from the campsite on stage 11 of the Larapinta Trail

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Bond Gap
Bond Gap

On Stage 2 of the Larapinta Trail, West MacDonnell Ranges, NT

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