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| The Simpsons Gap Trailhead is the official start point of Section 2. It is located in the general visitation area and just off the bitumen access road and car park. Simpsons Gap is a scenic gorge and waterhole and is a popular with visitors to the national park. There is easy 2WD access to the trailhead. A new trailhead is being built for 2014 season. |
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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 office in the area. Located at 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. |
| Size |
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 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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