Alligator Gorge (Mount Remarkable National Park)
Natural Landmark in South Australia
Written by Ben Cole· Updated Mar 2026Quick Actions
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About Alligator Gorge (Mount Remarkable National Park)
Alligator Gorge is the centrepiece of Mount Remarkable National Park in the southern Flinders Ranges, a narrow slot canyon with quartzite walls rising 40m and eroded into distinctive 'rings' and steps by millions of years of water flow. The gorge contains several permanent waterholes and is surrounded by some of the best-preserved native scrub in the southern ranges. It is named not for reptiles but for the alligator-skin texture of the rock walls.
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Alligator Gorge is the centrepiece of Mount Remarkable National Park in the southern Flinders Ranges, a narrow slot canyon with quartzite walls rising 40m and eroded into distinctive 'rings' and steps by millions of years of water flow. The gorge contains several permanent waterholes and is surrounded by some of the best-preserved native scrub in the southern ranges. It is named not for reptiles but for the alligator-skin texture of the rock walls.
Warnings
Getting There
Located near Wilmington, 265km north of Adelaide. From Port Augusta, head south on the Augusta Highway and east to Wilmington, then follow signs to the gorge.
Visitor Tips
- •The Narrows section — where you walk through knee-deep water between towering walls — is the highlight. Wear shoes you don't mind getting wet.
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At a Glance
The Place
- Significance
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Plan Your Visit
- Entry
- Paid
- Duration
- 2–4 hours
- Best Time
- April–October; winter for best water levels and coolest temperatures
Location
- Region
- Southern Flinders Ranges
- State
- South Australia
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