Redbank Gorge

Coordinates: 23°45′00″S 132°58′43″E / 23.750082°S 132.978670°E / -23.750082; 132.978670

Redbank Gorge
Gorge
View of Redbank Gorge from nearby road
Official name: Redbank Gorge
Country Australia
State Northern Territory
Municipality Namatjira
Part of MacDonnell Ranges
Coordinates 23°45′00″S 132°58′43″E / 23.750082°S 132.978670°E / -23.750082; 132.978670

Redbank Gorge (commonly Red Bank Gorge), is a gorge located in the Northern Territory of Australia, 156 km west of Alice Springs. It is situated at the bottom of Mount Sonder.[1] The gorge is part of the West MacDonnell National Park, which has an area of approximately 2,568 square kilometres (992 sq mi).

Features

The area features camping facilities at the Woodland and Ridgetop campgrounds, which contain amenities such as a toilet and fire pit, however fees apply to use these locations.[2] The gorges can be accessed from the nearby Larapinta and Namatjira drives.[1]

An information board at the gorge's location on the Larapinta Trail.

References

  1. 1 2 "Redbank Gorge". northernterritory.com. Retrieved 2018-05-27.
  2. "Northern Territory For Everyone: Redbank Gorge". www.australiaforeveryone.com.au. Retrieved 2018-05-27.
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