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Alligator Gorge
Alligator Gorge is located in the Mount Remarkable National Park near Melrose in South Australia. This walk has lovely scenery, interesting geological landforms and the chance to see native wildlife.
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The Walk - 2-kilometre Circuit - 2 Hours - Moderate
This fantastic walk begins at the Alligator Gorge Carpark, where you will see the signs for the walks; there are also toilets, picnic tables and an information board here.
Start by descending 300 steps into the gorge. The steps are pretty steep, but there are handrails and several benches along the way if you need a rest.
You turn left at the bottom of the steps to start the walk through the Narrows. When we began our walk at about 9:30 a.m., we saw a couple of kangaroos to the left of the sign.
You then wander along the track through Alligator Gorge; the trail follows the rocky creek bed and along the edges of the creek.
Depending on the weather, water can flow through the gorge, which may be muddy and slippery. We completed this walk in May, and there wasn't any water in the gorge.
Enjoy the view of the stunning ochre-coloured walls and the towering gum trees; when you reach The Narrows, the gorge's walls are only a few metres apart.
After walking through Alligator Gorge, you continue along the track through bushland back to the carpark. This section is undulating and uphill; you can also walk back along the road.
There are two other short walks from this section of Mount Remarkable National Park.
Ali Lookout is 500 metres (return) - 15 minutes.
Gorge Lookout is 700 metres (return) - 20 minutes.
If you only have time to visit one lookout, I would recommend the Gorge Lookout for the wonderful views of the cliff faces.
Directions to Mount Remarkable National Park
From Melrose, drive towards Wilmington on the Horrocks Highway (B82) for 21.5 kilometres. You will then see the sign to Mount Remarkable National Park. Turn onto the Alligator Gorge road and follow it for 18.4 kilometres to the carpark.
This road is steep and narrow, with lots of spoon drains along the way. It is suitable for 2WD vehicles; take it easy and drive to conditions. It is not suitable for towing.