The species Varanus gogamteis is found throughout the middle of Australia from Western Australia through Central Australia and deep in outback Queensland. Found in the arid regions, they are usually associated with rocky ranges and outcrops, using the crevices, caves and burrows as shelter. Foraging over large areas, they are also seen in sandy desert regions.

With a long neck, an angular looking brow, and long laterally compressed tail. It appears to have pale cream to yellow spots arranged in rows across the body and tail.