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Redbank Gorge Campground (West MacDonnell National Park)
Site Description / Overview
Adult Rate : $3.30 Per Night
Child Rate(5 -15 years) : $1.65 Per Night
Family Rate : $7.70 Per Night
Property Category :
Campsite (Established Camping with Facilities)
Local Destination : 24km NW of Glen Helen, Mount Sonder
Contact Person: Ormiston Gorge Ranger Station
Your hosts: Parks & Wildlife Commission of the Northern Territory
State : northern-territory
Suburb : Glen Helen
Post Code : 0872
GPS Coordinates : -23.58350,132.51348
Description
Redbank Gorge is located 156km west of Alice Springs within the West MacDonnell (Tyurrete) National Park. Situated close to the base of Mt Soder(Rwetyepme), the stunning gorge and chasm is a refuge for many threatened plants and animal species. Visitors may reach the Gorge from the car park via a 2km, 1.5hr return walk along the sandy creek bed. Swimming is popular however the water temperature is very cold and floatation devices are recommended. For experienced walkers, Section 12 of the Larapinta Trail starts and finishes at the car park. There are two campgrounds located close to Redbank Gorge with excellent basic camping facilities. The larger Woodlands area is well set up with shady camps and gas cooking facilities whilst the Ridgetop Area exhibits glorious views to Mt Sonder and surrounding West MacDonnell ranges. Both areas have toilets, fireplaces and picnic tables with sandy, level and shaded campsites in contrast with the rugged rocky surrounds. Sites are limited operating on a first come, first served basis with fees paid via an honesty box system.
FACILITIES
- BBQ Facilities
- Camp Fires/Firewood
- Toilets
- Shade
- Scenic Views
- Dry Weather Access Only
- Camper Trailer Access
- Rivers
- Picnic Tables
ACTIVITIES
DESTINATIONS
- Astronomy
- Bird watching
- Bush Walking
- Swimming
- Walking Trails
- Mountains
- National Parks
- Redbank Gorge
