Alice Springs East MacDonnell Ranges

JESSIE GAP dry river bed in August

In the East MacDonnell Ranges, Arltunga became the site of Central Australia's first town in 1887, after alluvial gold was discovered in the area.
There are a number of gaps, gorges and historic sites to explore.  Many of the natural attractions are accessible by 2WD but sometimes a 4WD is required for some tracks.
Emily Gap and Jessie Gap  are approximately 10 km east of Alice Springs on the Ross Highway.  Both these gaps have Aboriginal paintings and hold great significance to the Eastern Arrernte Aboriginal People.
There are picnic facilities at Jessie Gap.

Beautiful River Gum at Jessie Gap 

We parked in the Picnic area of Jessie  Gap