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Every moment of this memorable one day tour is worth capturing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll visit:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Simpsons Gap<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Standley Chasm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ochre Pits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ormiston Gorge<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ellery Creek Bighole<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flynn Memorial<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Optional swim at Ellery Creek Bighole (summer only)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>All activities are considered very safe for all age groups. 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