Address & Contact
West Macdonnell National Park
Northern Territory 0872
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Web: https://northernterritory.com/alice-springs-and-surrounds/see-and-do/serpentine-gorge
Serpentine
Gorge is a narrow gap in the
West MacDonnell Ranges, 100 kilometres west of
Alice Springs.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.From this point you can walk further along the river bed (if dry) to the other end of
the gorge. An alternative
lookout trail can be accessed before
the entrance to
the gorge on the eastern wall and gives a good vantage to look out along the expanse of this wonderful
gorge opening.