Travelling Audio
We have grouped together some of the stories contained on this website for you to take with you on your trip to The West Macs.
You can either download as a Podcast (via iTunes), or as a zipped folder. Both links are provided for each grouping below.
Travelling Audio
All History StoriesFrom early settlers to the first tourist camps, these personal stories show how tough life could be in Central Australia. 
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All Culture StoriesTraditional owners and custodians of the West Macs share their stories. 
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All Art StoriesThe vibrant artistic streak within Central Australia connects people and places, the past with the present, and the region's European and Indigenous cultures. 
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All Nature StoriesFrom animals to rocks, conservation to life as a Ranger - these are audio stories about the flora, fauna and formation of the West Macs. 
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Flynn's GraveThe John Flynn's Grave Historical Reserve is the gateway to the West MacDonnell Ranges. 
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Simpsons GapA number of scenic gaps pierce the West MacDonnell Ranges. 
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Ellery CreekLike the name suggests, Ellery Creek Big Hole is a spectacular waterhole fed by the mighty Ellery Creek. 
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Standley ChasmA relatively short and easy drive from Alice Springs, Standley Chasm (Angkerle) cuts through the tough sandstone to form a picturesque natural alleyway. 
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Owen SpringsThe Owen Springs Reserve was formerly the Owen Springs cattle station - location of one of the first station homesteads built in Central Australia. 
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Ochre PitsOchre has been used all over the world for decoration and painting since pre-historic times. 
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Serpentine GorgeSerpentine Gorge is yet another stunning natural feature of the West Macs region. 
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Serpentine ChaletSerpentine Chalet was the first attempt to cater for tourism in a remote location in Central Australia. 
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Ormiston GorgeOrmiston Gorge offers visitors all the spectacular geology and landforms of the MacDonnell Ranges. 
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Glen HelenGlen Helen is a working cattle station and a tourist resort that caters to visitors that want to truly immerse themselves in the West Macs. 
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Redbank GorgeSitting in the shadow of Mount Sonder, this shady gorge is another great stop along the Red Centre Way. 
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Tylers PassTylers Pass is the place to catch a great panoramic view of Gosse Bluff (Tnorala) and the surrounding areas. 
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TnoralaTnorala (Gosse Bluff) Conservation Reserve is a place of great cultural significance to the Western Arrarnta Aboriginal people, as well as one of international scientific interest. 
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Finke GorgeFinke Gorge National Park is yet another gem to be discovered in the West Macs. 
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The Horn ExpeditionShort stories about the Horn Expedition. One of Australia's first scientific efforts at studying the natural history of Central Australia. 
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Early Days of TourismStories from the early days for tourism in the West Macs. 
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Cultural Stories "Dreamtime"These stories have been handed down through the ages and are an integral part of an Indigenous person's 'Dreaming'. 
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Bush TuckerFor thousands of years this land has provided a rich source of food and medicines used by Aboriginal people. 
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Indigenous Art & CommunityThese stories tell how Art is a vital, intrinsic and vibrant part of the local Indigenous community 
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Animals and Birds of the West MacsThe West Macs is teeming with wildlife. These stories tell you what to look out for. 
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Amazing RangesThe plants and landscape has been formed over millions of years. These stories talk about how and why. 
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Art inspired by Dust, Rust and RockArtists stories explaining where their inspiration comes from.... 
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Cultural Stories about Birds and AnimalsTo the Arrarnta people, the birds and animals of the region all have special meanings and significance. 
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