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Due to the resident Black-footed Rock Wallabies,
Simpsons Gap is a popular spot with
visitors, especially at dawn and dust, although visitors have also been lucky to see a
number of wallabies in the mid morning period during the cooler winter-spring
season.
Access
Take the Larapinta Drive west from Alice Springs. About 18 km, take the turn-off
Larapinta Drive, and about 2 km further down the road is the Visitor Information
Centre and Rangers Office. The Gap itself is a further 6 km drive. The Gap can
also be reached by cycling along the Simpsons Gap Bike Path from Alice Springs.
Walks
There are a number of walks within the area. Visit the
Northern Territory Parks and Wildlife
Service for information.
- Ghost Gum Walk • 15 minutes return
This walk starts at the Simpson Gap Visitor Centre and illustrates the
native plants of the area, including an ancient Ghost Gum.
- Cassia Hill Walk • 1 hour return
This walk leads to sweeping views of the Larapinta Valley.
Source:
Parks and Wildlife
Service, Northern Territory For more information contact the: |
