Gemtree's hosts, Cameron and Carmel Chalmers are a true outback team, having spent much of the early years of their marriage as pastoralists further out along the Plenty Highway.They will welcome you with Territory hospitality and share their knowledge of the rocks, minerals and history of the local area.

 

Located 140kms North-East of Alice Springs, with a sealed road to the front gate (the Plenty Highway) Gemtree is tucked away on the banks of the Gillen Creek and is a welcome port of call for young and old. Join us for a unique outback experience on a fossicking tour to the nearby gemfields, or simply set up camp in one of our spacious sites amongst the mulgas for a 5 million star getaway. Gemtree is magical at night! 

Photo by courtesy Danielle Fantillo 2009

A good yarn, a full moon and an old-fashioned campfire - a perfect end to a Gemtree day!

For the more adventurous, there are great 4x4 routes as well. Check out our self-drive scenic tours into the beautiful Harts Ranges or travel across them and into the Eastern MacDonnells. 4x4  travellers can choose either the Cattlewater Pass or less rugged Pinnacles track (part of the new Binns Track) and visit the site of Central Australia's short -lived goldrush at Arltunga and onto the beautiful Ruby Gap before completing a loop to Alice Springs via Trephina Gorge. Stop off at Old Ambalindum where self catered accommodation is offered as well as camp sites.

For those interested in learning the history of local pastoralists and Aboriginal people, day tours can be arranged through Cameron's family properties north east of Gemtree.

The beautiful Harts Ranges, just past Gemtree on the Plenty Highway.