Glen Helen - Western MacDonnell Ranges

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Glen Helen is on the Finke River, the world's oldest river. Glen Helen Gorge and Park.

Glen Helen was named after Helen Grant, the niece of Alexander Grant, who took up the first lease of Glen Helen Station, the property on which the gorge was located. The present chalet has had many owners across the years and nestles beside the Finke River where it has cut the gorge through the ranges. The ranges dominate the southern view and it is possible to climb to vantage points on the face to get photographs across the river and chalet to Mount Sonder. Glen Helen has all facilities including accommodation, campgrounds, meals, petrol, souvenirs and information. It is a popular getaway destination for Alice Springs residents and a perfect place to relax after exploring all the attractions between Alice Springs and the chalet. At various times it has displayed and sold art, had camel and horse safaris and fulfilled most activities expected of remote hosting in the Outback. Glen Helen is now part of the Mereenie Loop which will allow people eventually to drive to Glen Helen, on to Herrmansburg and Palm Valley, on to Kings Canyon, on to Ayers Rock, and back to Alice Springs via the Lasseter and Stuart Highways. A spectacular round trip of about 1000km. ADDITIONAL READING

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