Ormiston Pound circuit & Ormiston Gorge

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Northern Territory

Ormiston Pound circuit & Ormiston Gorge

Moderate

4.9

(17)

190

hikers

Ormiston Pound circuit & Ormiston Gorge

02:24

8.49km

190m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 15, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Tjoritja / West MacDonnell National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.16 km

Ormiston Pound Walk

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Ormiston Pound Walk leads bushwalkers deep into the heart of Ormiston Gorge, offering some of the most spectacular views in the West MacDonnell Ranges. The walk is a 6-kilometer …

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7.76 km

Ormiston Gorge

Highlight • Gorge

Ormiston Gorge was carved over millions of years by the Ormiston Creek, with towering red sandstone walls that rise up from the valley floor. The brilliant red is quite contrasted …

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8.09 km

Ormiston Gorge Pool

Highlight • Lake

The Ormiston Gorge Pool is a natural swimming hole, and a true oasis in the West MacDonnell Ranges. Fed by the Ormiston Creek, this crystal-clear waterhole is the perfect swimming …

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8.49 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.40 km

101 m

Surfaces

8.07 km

390 m

< 100 m