Macdonnell Ranges

British  

/ məkˈdɒnəl /

plural noun

1. a mountain system of central Australia, in S central Northern Territory, extending about 160 km (100 miles) east and west of Alice Springs. Highest peak: Mount Zeil, 1531 m (5024 ft)

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Example Sentences

The scientific exploration of central Australia, or that part known as the Macdonnell Ranges, had long been desired by the leading scientific men of Australia.

From Early Days in North Queensland by Palmer, Edward

After passing both Warburton's tracks and those of Giles, Gosse reached the extreme western point of the Macdonnell Ranges, where another stationary camp was pitched.

From The Explorers of Australia and their Life-work by Favenc, Ernest

The Finke River flows south from these Macdonnell Ranges towards Lake Eyre, and water is only found after floods.

From Early Days in North Queensland by Palmer, Edward

They occupy the Macdonnell Ranges and other territory in the very centre of Arunta customs.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 2 "Fairbanks, Erastus" to "Fens" by Various

In the very centre of the continent there exists an elevated tract of country known as the Macdonnell Ranges.

From Early Days in North Queensland by Palmer, Edward