辛普森峽谷是西麥克唐納山脈最著名的峽谷之一。
它距離愛麗絲泉僅18公里，擁有高聳的紅色懸崖、常年不盡的水潭，以及觀賞野生動物的絕佳機會。
在黎明和黃昏時分，或許能在通往峽谷的步道上看到黑腳岩袋鼠。該地區生長著典型的麥克唐奈爾山脈植被，包括大片的金合歡樹和40多種稀有孑遺植物。
有多條短程步道，沿途可欣賞到包括古老桉樹在內的原生植物，以及山脈的壯麗景色。辛普森峽谷也位於拉拉平塔步道上，這條231公里長的步道貫穿西麥克唐納山。從辛普森峽谷出發，您可以選擇走完步道的第一段或第二段。
辛普森峽谷（Simpsons Gap）在阿倫特原住民（Arrernte Aboriginal）的傳說中被稱為倫古吉爾帕（Rungutjirpa），是一群巨蜥祖先的故鄉。多條夢境之路和傳說在此交匯，構成了這處重要的精神聖地。
前往辛普森峽谷的岔路口位於拉拉平塔大道（Larapinta Drive）上。您也可以沿著辛普森峽谷自行車道騎行17公里（單程）到達峽谷。辛普森峽谷僅允許拉拉平塔步道（Larapinta Trail）的健行者露營。多日徒步和露營均需付費。多日步道使用和露營地預訂必須提前在線完成。
公園通行證資訊
If you’re a visitor to the NT, you need an NT Parks Visitor Pass to visit most national parks and reserves. The pass allows you to visit all parks and reserves managed by the NT Government within your valid dates.
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Pass type
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1-day pass | 3-day pass | 2-week pass | 1-month pass | Annual pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult 18 years and over | $10 | $20 | $30 | $45 | $60 |
| Child 5 to 17 years | $5 | $10 | $15 | $22 | $30 |
| Family 2 adults and 4 children | $25 | $50 | $75 | $110 | $150 |
| Concession Holders of Australian Government issued Seniors Card, Pensioner Concession Card or DVA Card. | $8 | $16 | $24 | $36 | $48 |
NT residents don't need a visitor pass but may be asked to show proof of residency, such as a valid NT driver licence.
Buy your pass online or find out more about passes & permits in the NT.
Opening times
Daily from 5am - 8pm
Entry cost
- Indicative Prices tickets from $10 to $60
Park entry fees - NT Parks Visitor Pass applies (NT residents exempt). Camping and extended walk fees apply to all visitors. - Child tickets from $5 to $30
Park entry fees - NT Parks Visitor Pass applies (NT residents exempt). Camping and extended walk fees apply to all visitors.
Facilities
- 燒烤
- 停車場
- 旅遊巴士停車場
- 家庭友善
- 瞭望台
- 野餐區
- 公共廁所
Activities
- 觀鳥
- 循環
- 徒步旅行
- 自助遊