Serpentine Gorge

Serpentine Gorge is a narrow gorge in Tjoritja / West MacDonnell National Park, about 100 kilometres west of Alice Springs in the Northern Territory. Carved through quartzite ranges, it features a semi-permanent waterhole, steep red rock walls and a lookout with views over the gorge and surrounding ranges. It is known for its scenic walking tracks, swimming opportunities and its importance to the Western Arrernte people as part of the park's cultural landscape.

Visitors can expect a sheltered gorge with high quartzite cliffs enclosing a semi-permanent waterhole at the base. A car park and picnic area provide access to two main walks: a short track to the waterhole and a 1.4 km circuit including a lookout climb with panoramic views over the gorge and West MacDonnell Ranges. The setting is arid and rocky with spinifex and native vegetation, offering swimming when water levels permit, photography and nature observation.