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Ormiston Gorge

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Ormiston Gorge offers visitors all the spectacular geology and landforms of the MacDonnell Ranges. The rugged scenery of the the Gorge is complemented by a near-permanent water hole.
The water and the shelter of the rocks attract an interesting variety of native fauna and flora, including a number of relict plant species. The recent rediscoveries of the Long-tailed Dunnart and the Central Rock Rat in the Ormiston Gorge vicinity demonstrate what an important role the Park plays as a fauna refuge. Ormiston Gorge is also home to a major ranger station.
There are wonderful opportunities to swim here plus there are full tourist facilities including an information centre.

Ormiston Gorge offers visitors all the spectacular geology and landforms of the MacDonnell Ranges. The rugged scenery of the the Gorge is complemented by a near-permanent water hole.
The water and the shelter of the rocks attract an interesting variety of native fauna and flora, including a number of relict plant species. The recent rediscoveries of the Long-tailed Dunnart and the Central Rock Rat in the Ormiston Gorge vicinity demonstrate what an important role the Park plays as a fauna refuge. Ormiston Gorge is also home to a major ranger station.
There are wonderful opportunities to swim here plus there are full tourist facilities including an information centre.

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The History of Ormiston Gorge

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ORMISTON GORGE Historian Dick Kimber discusses the mystery surrounding the naming of Ormiston Gorge and the importance of this picturesque waterhole for the early cattle industry.
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Tourism opens up the Country (Image copyright: Roger Crowe)

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ALL LOCATIONS John Spencer explains his experiences of early tourism into the Glen Helen and Ormiston area.
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Bushtucker is healthy food (Image copyright: Noreen Hudson)

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ALL LOCATIONS Noreen Hudson says there is no junk food in the bush. Bush living is healthy living in the world's largest bush 'supermarket.'
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Katjirra - The Desert Raisin

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ALL LOCATIONS Rhonda Inkamala explains how to remove the sticky surface off the nutritious Katjirra, the Desert Raisin.
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J9 looks to Macs for inspiration (Image copyright: J9 Stanton)

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ALL LOCATIONS J9 is very much the transformed artist from Melbourne now living literally beside the ranges that inspire her art.
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Native Flora Jewellery (Image copyright: Siri Omberg)

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ALL LOCATIONS Siri Ormberg uses the shapes of native flora to create her unique jewellery.
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Dingoes at Night

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ORMISTON GORGE Ranger Gareth Catt tells us you might hear the unforgettable howls of Dingoes as they call for partners in the nearby hills.
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Bats & Fish

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ORMISTON GORGE Ever wondered how bats drink from waterholes? Senior Ranger, Michael Barritt tells a story of a bat survey gone wrong!
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Dusky Grasswren

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ALL LOCATIONS Keep an eye out for the Dusky Grasswren hopping through the Spinifex.
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Slater's Skink

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FINKE GORGE Ranger Catt talks about the importance of searching for this endangered reptile.
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Golden Drummers

Episode in Ormiston Gorge
ORMISTON GORGE Ranger Michael Barritt introduces us to the unmistakeable shrill of the Cicada, deafening along creeklines during the warm summer months.
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Bandy Bandy

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ALL LOCATIONS Ranger Michael Barritt tells of the Bandy Bandy, a unmistakable, black and white banded snake that 'stands up' when threatened.
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Ormiston Frogs

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ORMISTON GORGE Ranger Gareth Catt talks about Ormiston Gorge being home to an amazing array of frogs that come together for a summer night sing along.
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Carpet Snake

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ORMISTON GORGE Ranger Gareth Catt narrates that while camping at Ormiston Gorge, you should keep your eyes peeled for a friendly local resident.
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Underwater Plants

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ORMISTON GORGE Aquatic plants provide an important nursery for fish and water insects.
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