Standley Chasm (Angkerle Atwatye)

A narrow gap in the West MacDonnell Ranges, where the red quartzite walls rise 80 m and are only a few metres apart. For a short time around midday the sun shines straight down into the chasm and the walls glow fiery red and orange. The easy 1.2 km walk in follows a creek through cycads and river red gums.

The chasm is owned and run by the local Arrernte community, and there's a kiosk and campground. It's on the way to the other gorges and waterholes of the Tjoritja / West MacDonnell National Park, such as Simpsons Gap, Ellery Creek Big Hole and Ormiston Gorge, which are great for a swim in winter.