Simpson’s Gap
a little scenery on the path to Simpson's Gap - one of the more prominent gaps in the West MacDonnell Ranges.
Waterhole at Simpson’s Gap
At dawn or dusk you'll find rock wallabies hanging out at the waterhole of Simpson's Gap
Standley’s Chasm
The magnificent displays of red, gold, and orange hues glow in the morning sun - my camera couldn't do justice to the ethereal nature of this area...
Standley’s Chasm
at the end of the path, the cathedral awaits in this large gorge of the West MacDonnell Range
Ochre Pits
known as the stone of dream time for aboriginal people. They extracted ochre from these cliffs for ceremonial purposes and dreamtime which lead to visions of creation stories and resulting…
Ochre Pits
that white tree is called a ghost gum - it's an icon of the outback as its pure white trunk is seen as a beautiful contrast against the reds and…
Simpson’s Gap
this permanent water hole is a byproduct of the floods that created the gap. The hole is a resource for the wildlife that live here
Simpson’s Gap
landscape of Simpson's Gap....not hard to figure out why it had spiritual significance for aboriginal people
Albert’s Office
Albert Namatjira is a famous aboriginal artist who used this site as his perch for painting the landscape. Not a bad way to spend a day at the office!