Simpsons Gap

Simpsons Gap in the West MacDonnell Ranges

Simpsons Gap (Arrernte: Rungutjirpa) is one of the gaps in the West MacDonnell Ranges in Australia's Northern Territory. It is located 18 kilometres west from Alice Springs, on the Larapinta Trail.[1]

The gap is home to various plants and wildlife, including the black-footed rock-wallaby. It is the site of a permanent waterhole.

History

The area is an important spiritual place for the Arrernte people, who have inhabited the Arrernte area since before European discovery. Simpsons Gap is known to the Arrernte as "Rungutjirpa". It was later visited by surveyor Gilbert Rotherdale McMinn in 1871 while he was searching for a better route for the Overland Telegraph Line.[2]

Tourism

Waterhole at Rungutjirpa

Section 1 of the Larapinta Trail begins at Alice Springs Telegraph Station and ends here.[3]

References

  1. ↑ www.macdonnellranges.com. "About Simpsons Gap Alice Springs |Where is Simpsons Gap from Alice Springs". www.macdonnellranges.com. Retrieved 2016-08-02.
  2. ↑ "THE OVERLAND ℡EGRAPH". South Australian Register (Adelaide, SA : 1839 - 1900). 1871-04-20. p. 5. Retrieved 2017-07-31.
  3. ↑ www.macdonnellranges.com. "Larapinta Trail walking itineraries and area information". www.macdonnellranges.com. Retrieved 2016-08-02.

Coordinates: 23°43′23″S 133°43′59″E / 23.723°S 133.733°E / -23.723; 133.733

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