N’Dhala Gorge Nature Park

Welcome to N'Dhala Gorge Nature Park, a fascinating protected area located in the eastern MacDonnell Ranges, approximately 90 kilometres (56 mi) east of Alice Springs in the Northern Territory of Australia.

This area is significant for its thousands of Indigenous rock carvings or petroglyphs that are believed to date back approximately ten thousand and three thousand years.

N'Dhala Gorge Nature Park is a truly unique and remarkable attraction in the Northern Territory, drawing visitors from around the world to explore the history, nature and beauty of this stunning landscape. Apart from the petroglyphs, the park is also home to a wide range of rare Australian plant species, making it an ideal destination for botanical enthusiasts.

The gorge is also known as Ilwentje, which was a significant area for the Eastern Arrernte people. The park contains men's sacred sites, petroglyphs, shelter or occupation sites, and art sites. There are approximately 6,000 stone carvings or petroglyphs discovered in the gorge, making it one of the largest known rock art sites in Central Australia. The petroglyphs were created using two different techniques: either by pounding a rocky surface with another rock or by a fine pecking technique.

Visitors to this unique attraction will be able to uncover the secrets of the petroglyphs and learn about the culture and history of the Indigenous people who created them through various guided tours offered in the park.

In addition to the petroglyphs, N'Dhala Gorge Nature Park is home to various native flora species of the region. Some of the significant plant life that can be found in the area include the undoolya wattle and the peach