Other logos or product and company names mentioned herein may be the property of their respective owners. Palm Valley, within the Finke Gorge National Park, is an east-west running valley in the Krichauff Range 123 km (138 km by road) southwest of Alice Springs in the Northern Territory, Australia.Palm Valley and the surrounding area is the only place in Central Australia where Red Cabbage Palms (Livistona mariae) survive.The nearest specimens are 850 kilometres away in Queensland. It had been assumed that the cabbage palms were remnants of a prehistoric time when the climate supported tropical rainforest in what is now the arid inland of Australia. Nature and Wildlife. Witness the changing colours of West MacDonnells in the afternoon light. What's excluded. Exact time of departure to be confirmed 24hrs prior to departure via e-mail. Morning tea. Multi-day & Extended Tours. Every Wednesday. All rights reserved. [2] Aboriginal legend recorded in 1894 by Carl Strehlow describes "gods from the north" bringing the seeds to Palm Valley. Tourism NT accepts no legal liability whatsoever in regard to product listings, any linked site or booking made. What's included. Shop Tickets And Tours. Top 10 swimming spots in the Northern Territory, 5 quirky Northern Territory events you didn't know existed, Kids on board: A Red Centre road trip for the family, Alice Springs & Surrounds 3 day itinerary, Nature's Way: Darwin to Kakadu, Katherine & Litchfield, Red Centre Way: Alice Springs to Uluru & Kings Canyon, Red Centre Local’s Tips: Food and nightlife in Alice Springs, Top End Local’s Tips: Darwin to Katherine. Witness the changing colours of West MacDonnells in the afternoon light. Tourism NT provides product listings to facilitate tourism operators and consumers connecting and booking products or services directly with each other. This tour is on a 4x4 off road vehicle where we travel to Finke Gorge National Park to the pristine waters of Finke River. Data privacy. What's included. Please check your email and click the link to confirm your subscription. We can't tell if you're a human or a bot. Palm Valley and the surrounding area is the only place in Central Australia where Red Cabbage Palms (Livistona mariae) survive. from $130.26* Popular: Booked by 211 travellers! The nearest specimens are 850 kilometres away in Queensland. [5], "Place Names Register Extract for "Palm Valley, "Research findings back up Aboriginal legend on origin of Central Australian palm trees", "Palm Valley gas flowing, but less of it", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Palm_Valley_(Northern_Territory)&oldid=949230426, Canyons and gorges in the Northern Territory, All Wikipedia articles written in Australian English, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 5 April 2020, at 08:58. However, the exploration led to naught.[4]. The track to Palm Valley is still only accessible with a four-wheel drive vehicle. Palm Valley, within the Finke Gorge National Park, is an east-west running valley in the Krichauff Range 123 km (138 km by road) southwest of Alice Springs in the Northern Territory, Australia. 74 Todd St, Alice Springs, Northern Territory, 0870, Australia, Sign up to receive the latest news, deals and travel information about the Northern Territory. [3], In early 1928, Herbert Joseph Larkin led an exploratory aerial expedition exploring the possibility of developing the Palm Valley into a resort. The average rainfall for Palm Valley is only 200 mm per year. Guided tour of Finke Gorge National Park, Hermannsburg, and Palm Valley. What's included. This 1-Day Palm Valley Private Tour departs early morning from your Alice Springs accommodation. During significant rainfall in the region, expanses of water can be witnessed flowing through the valley gorge. © 2020 Orbitz, LLC, An Expedia Group Company. Please check you have entered your email address correctly. 26 reviews. Send me emails with travel deals, special offers, and other information. Located just a two-hour drive from Alice Springs, venturers are rewarded with a fantastic landscape that surely The Land Before Time was set in. Bus Tours. The research by Professor David Bowman and colleagues at the University of Tasmania concluded that the populations separated only about 15,000 years ago. Genetic analysis published in 2012 determined that Livistona mariae at Palm Valley is actually the same species as Livistona rigida from samples collected near Katherine and Mount Isa, both around 1,000 kilometres (620 mi) away. Hi there, would you like to view this page on our USA site? To finish creating your account, please click the link we just sent to. Palm Valley Private Tour – 1-Day Early Morning Departure . Please note that sturdy walking shoes and water is required for this tour. The Palm Valley gas field is an onshore source of natural gas north of the valley itself. Walking up to Kalarranga Lookout for views over the Palm Valley. You must make your own decision about the reliability of the information and the suitability, condition and legality of the service or product on offer. Half-day Tours. This email has already been used to sign up with CONNECTED_THIRD_PARTY_NAMES. Walking up to Kalarranga Lookout for views over the Palm Valley. $189. Please note that sturdy walking shoes and water is required for this tour. What's included. OPERATES. The gas field is part of the Amadeus Basin and supplies gas to Alice Springs and beyond via the Amadeus Gas Pipeline. The surrounding region is largely dry Central Ranges xeric scrub. For customer service, call us toll-free at 1-800-397-3342. Although the gorge usually appears dry, there are some small pockets of semi-permanent spring-fed pools that allow the unique flora in this region to survive. Lunch. Tours & Sightseeing. Beverages/bottled water/snacks It departs from the town of Hermannsburg and travels south, following the usually dry bed of the Finke River. Tourism NT does not endorse, certify or warrant the quality of the product and services offered by third parties or their agents. Please check you have entered your email address correctly before continuing. Frequently Asked Questions about Palm Valley 4WD Tour. Thanks for being one of our most valued customers! Roundtrip transportation from and to your Alice Springs hotel. Travelling through the West MacDonnell ranges we visit the Aboriginal community of Hermannsburg where we also delight in a ploughman's lunch.

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