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| The Simpsons Gap Trailhead is the official start point of Section 2. The recently built trailhead (2014) is located approx 400m from the ablution block/main car park area and can be accessed via the Larapinta Trail.. Simpsons Gap is a scenic gorge and waterhole and is popular with visitors to the national park. There is easy 2WD access to the trailhead. |
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24km west of Alice Springs. 2WD access via the sealed Larapinta Dve |
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Vehicle Access (Gate): Open between 7am and 9pm, 7 Days, all year. |
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Foot Access from highway turn off: No restrictions, access anytime |
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No camping unless walking the Larapinta Trail |
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NT Park Ranger officel located near the visitor information centre. |
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Major park visitation point. Expect crowds, tour buses etc |
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| Facilities |
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| Trailhead Type |
Bow Shelter, simple. Scattered & shared facilities. |
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Small |
Bow shelter only. |
| Crowd Factor |
High |
Major park visitation area i.e. tours, buses etc |
| Remoteness |
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24km from Alice Spngs. Easy bitumen access. |
Campsites  |
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See S2 Campsites page |
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| Shelter |
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Images on the left |
| Water |
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Limited. In tanks only. |
| Food Storage |
No |
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| Parking |
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 Infobit about overnight vehicle parking |
| Vehicle Access |
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2WD. 7am and 9pm, 7 Days. More info below |
| Notable Info |
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 There are rubbish bins here ! |
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| The old campsite is about 200m from trailhead along Section 2 of the trail. |
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| Very basic campsite facilities |
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 Getting to Simpson Gap Trailhead |
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Access to Simpson Gap is via the sealed Larapinta Drive and can be accessed by conventional 2WD vehicle. Its is approximately 18km west from Alice Springs, and a further 6km off the main road along the sealed Darken Drive.. Simpsons Gap is open to vehicles between 7am and 9pm. |
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| Public area toilets and water tanks |
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| Main public area car park |
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