# Simpsons Gap (Rungutjirpa)

> A permanent waterhole in a cleft of the West MacDonnell Ranges, 18 km from Alice Springs, where black-footed rock-wallabies can be seen at dawn and dusk.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-simpsons-gap/

A permanent waterhole in a cleft of the West MacDonnell Ranges, 18 km from Alice Springs, where black-footed rock-wallabies can be seen at dawn and dusk. A sealed road and short walk make it the easiest taste of the ranges.

- **Nearest town:** Alice Springs, Northern Territory
- **Category:** Nature & parks
- **GPS:** -23.6757, 133.7186

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually May–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April. Hot in November–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Featured in these trip guides

- [West MacDonnell Ranges from Alice Springs](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/au-west-macdonnell-drive/)

## Nearby

- [Alice Springs Desert Park](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-desert-park/) – 12 km
- [Alice Springs Telegraph Station](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-alice-telegraph-station/) – 16 km
- [Alice Springs Telegraph Station](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-alice-springs-telegraph-station/) – 16 km
- [Anzac Hill (Untyeyetweleye)](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-anzac-hill/) – 16 km

## FAQs

### Where is Simpsons Gap (Rungutjirpa)?

Simpsons Gap (Rungutjirpa) is in Alice Springs, Northern Territory, at GPS -23.6757, 133.7186.

### Which road trips pass Simpsons Gap (Rungutjirpa)?

Simpsons Gap (Rungutjirpa) is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: West MacDonnell Ranges from Alice Springs.

### What is there to see near Simpsons Gap (Rungutjirpa)?

Places worth a stop nearby: Alice Springs Desert Park (12 km), Alice Springs Telegraph Station (16 km), Alice Springs Telegraph Station (16 km) and Anzac Hill (Untyeyetweleye) (16 km).

### When is the best time to visit Simpsons Gap (Rungutjirpa)?

The most pleasant months are usually May–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)