Standley Chasm
Experience an icon of Central Australia, an important cultural place of indigenous Australia, sacred to women (via site)
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Standley Chasm is a geological formation located west of Alice Springs in the Northern Territory. It lies within the West MacDonnell National Park. The Western Arrernte Aboriginal people are its original occupiers. It is traditionally known as Angkerle Atwatye, meaning the Gap of Water. Standley Chasm is located in a reserve privately owned by the Iwupataka Land Trust. The first European name for

🛒 Amenities & services
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- Bbq
- Standley Chasm Kiosk
🚰 Drinking water
- Drinking water
🚻 Toilets & showers
- Public toilets
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Can I pitch a tent at Standley Chasm?
Yes, tent camping is allowed.
Are there toilets at Standley Chasm?
Yes, toilets are available on site.
When is Standley Chasm open?
Standley Chasm is open year-round.
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