# Standley Chasm (Angkerle Atwatye)

> A narrow cleft with 80 m walls that glows orange when the midday sun reaches the floor. On Aboriginal-owned land with an entry fee to the traditional owners…

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-standley-chasm/

A narrow cleft with 80 m walls that glows orange when the midday sun reaches the floor. On Aboriginal-owned land with an entry fee to the traditional owners; the rock colours are best around noon, so avoid early or late visits.

- **Nearest town:** Alice Springs, Northern Territory
- **Category:** Nature & parks
- **GPS:** -23.7220, 133.4700

## 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

- [Simpsons Gap (Rungutjirpa)](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-simpsons-gap/) – 26 km
- [Alice Springs Desert Park](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-desert-park/) – 37 km
- [Anzac Hill (Untyeyetweleye)](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-anzac-hill/) – 41 km
- [Alice Springs Telegraph Station](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-alice-telegraph-station/) – 41 km

## FAQs

### Where is Standley Chasm (Angkerle Atwatye)?

Standley Chasm (Angkerle Atwatye) is in Alice Springs, Northern Territory, at GPS -23.7220, 133.4700.

### Which road trips pass Standley Chasm (Angkerle Atwatye)?

Standley Chasm (Angkerle Atwatye) is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: West MacDonnell Ranges from Alice Springs.

### What is there to see near Standley Chasm (Angkerle Atwatye)?

Places worth a stop nearby: Simpsons Gap (Rungutjirpa) (26 km), Alice Springs Desert Park (37 km), Anzac Hill (Untyeyetweleye) (41 km) and Alice Springs Telegraph Station (41 km).

### When is the best time to visit Standley Chasm (Angkerle Atwatye)?

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)