Redbank Gorge (commonly Red Bank Gorge), is a gorge located in the Northern Territory of Australia, 156 km west of Alice Springs. It is situated at the bottom of Mount Sonder.[2] The gorge is part of the West MacDonnell National Park, which has an area of approximately 2,568 square kilometres (992 sq mi).

Redbank Gorge
View of Redbank Gorge from nearby road
Geography
CountryAustralia
StateNorthern Territory
LocalityMount Zeil[1]
Coordinates23°45′00″S 132°58′43″E / 23.750082°S 132.978670°E / -23.750082; 132.978670[1]

Features

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The area features camping facilities at the Woodland and Ridgetop campgrounds, which contain amenities such as a toilet and fire pit, however fees apply to use these locations.[3] The gorges can be accessed from the nearby Larapinta and Namatjira drives.[2]

 
An information board at the gorge's location on the Larapinta Trail.

References

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  1. ^ a b "Place Names Register Extract for Fleming (locality)". NT Place Names Register. Northern Territory Government. Retrieved 10 May 2019.
  2. ^ a b "Redbank Gorge". northernterritory.com. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
  3. ^ "Northern Territory For Everyone: Redbank Gorge". www.australiaforeveryone.com.au. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
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