Serpentine Gorge Waterhole
West MacDonnell National Park
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Serpentine Gorge is a sacred site to Western Arrernte Aboriginal people, who call it Ulpma.
The Dreaming Story of the Carpet Snake and this place is associated with an Eaglehawk ancestor, the full story of which can only be told to initiated Aboriginal men.
Getting there:
From Alice Springs, head west out of town on Larapinta Drive/Namatjira Drive (Red Centre Way) towards Glen Helen for 101km before turning right (signposted) and travelling 1.8km on a graded track to the car park.
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Route/Trail notes:
For the less energetic, follow the well trodden path from the car park in towards the gorge. After 900m, carry straight on rather than the steps to the right and after a further 250m, you will reach the cool of the waterhole. Return by the same route.
Permits/Costs:
None.
Other References/Comments:
If you really want something special, then take the 1.5hr return climb onto the western ridge of the gorge (section 8 of the Larapinta Trail).
This is just one of a dozen or more walks that are accessible along the 130km stretch of Larapinta/Namatjira Drive from Alice Springs to Glen Helen. Recommendation is to spend two/three days completing all the walks by taking an overnighter at the Glen Helen pub.
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