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Walking & Hiking Trail in MacDonnell, Northern Territory Australia
Serpentine Gorge is a narrow gap in the West MacDonnell Ranges, 100 kilometres west of Alice Springs.
Follow one of the many well-marked paths along the gorge through the cool shade of river red gums, or up to the lookout above the cliffs to survey views of the series of semi-permanent waterholes and the geology of the rugged MacDonnell Ranges.
In dry times, the waterholes in the surrounding area dry up, leaving Serpentine Gorge waterhole the only remaining waterhole in a large area. Birds will move in from the surrounding countryside and can easily be observed by sitting quietly by the edge of the waterhole.
The site of the Carpet Snake Dreaming, some areas in the Gorge and western cliffs have special significance to the Western Arrernte custodians.
Serpentine Gorge is also the Trailhead for sections 7 and 8 of the Larapinta Trail, a 231-kilometre long distance walking trail through the West MacDonnell Ranges.
Access is by conventional two-wheel drive vehicles but can be difficult to negotiate in wet weather, as the last few kilometres is rough access track. This road is not suitable for buses and caravans.
No swimming is allowed
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The lookout was amazing, especially towards sunset! But it’s a tough climb that’s turns from stairs to a smooth rock slope at the top. Ormiston Gorge is probably prettier, but this one has far fewer people and feels more isolated and rugged. It was my favorite hike of the West MacDonnells. Be sure to do both the lookout and the gorge.
Worth visiting and do the lookout.. Awesome views!
Really nice place, especially the lookout. Lot of flies, but they are everywhere here
Completely wrong placed. There is another Serpentine Gorge what’s the correct place. The sign on the street says that too. ?
Address
100 kilometres west of Alice Springs, via Namatjira Drive, Alice Springs, Alice Springs Area, Northern Territory 0870Phone number
+61 8 89 518 250