An outback tourism body says it's a "concern but not a surprise" that three major attractions along the scenic West MacDonnell Ranges will close in the coming months.

The resort at Glen Helen Gorge will be closed until at least March due to severe water supply shortages, but the gorge itself will remain open.

A favourite swimming spot, Ellery Creek Big Hole has also been shut until February while the access road is being sealed. It will reopen briefly over Christmas.

And popular tourism destination Standley Chasm will also close for three weeks until December 1 as it undergoes significant sewerage upgrades.

Tourism Central Australia chief executive Danial Rochford says while it's not ideal, this is the best time for these closures.

Resort closed due to water supply

The G'Day Group, which owns Glen Helen Resort, said this closure came as it battled crippling issues with water supply.

The resort has been trucking 80 per cent of its water supply every second day from the closest bore, which is 19 kilometres away.

There is a bore onsite at the resort, but chief executive Grant Wilckens says water flow is"really poor".

"We'd love to be open over the summer but, unfortunately, with the lack of access to water, we've made the very tough decision to close," he said.

Plans to install pipeline

It's been less than a year since Glen Helen Resort last closed.

Soon after the G'Day Group purchased the site it closed from mid-January to mid-March for significant upgrades.

Mr Wilckens said it was "frustrating" to discover water supply issues so soon after the purchase, but added it was "here for the long game".

Approval is currently being sought to install a pipeline from the resort to the nearest bore, which the G'Day Group is willing to fund.

"It's not an issue about capital," he said.

Mr Wilckens said while they were hopeful to reopen in March, that depended on government approval for the pipeline.

"I do have some doubts," he said.