Australia > Northern Territory > Red Centre > Alice Springs Attractions > Attractions

Simpsons Gap Bicycle Path

Be first to recommend
Sign In or Sign Up to
1 Review
Sign In or Sign Up to

Best For

Sign In or Sign Up to

Contact Us

Pedal the Park enables you to experience the arid Central Australian landscape in an enjoyable and different way along the Simpsons Gap Bicycle Path.

This sealed path meanders for 17km through attractive bushland between Flynns Grave and Simpsons Gap. The path winds cross-country with generally easy grades, making it a relaxing and scenic ride for visitors of all ages.

Easily accessible on the western outskirts of Alice Springs, the path is great for residents seeking a short ride after school or work or as longer weekend explorations. For tourists, it is a unique way to safely get to know and enjoy the natural environment around the town.

Simpsons Gap Bicycle Path

Details

Things to do: Vantage points provide panoramic views of the hills and ranges encircling Alice Springs. You see part of this ancient landscape as the path winds from creekside woodlands of river red gums, through mulga and witchetty bush groves, to exposed rocky hills. Cycling slowly and quietly enables close encounters with wildlife, particularly lizards and birds, usually seen in the early morning or late afternoon. The low light also makes this the best time to appreciate and photograph the changing contours and colours of the expansive MacDonnell Ranges landscape.
Getting There: Opposite Flynns Grave the path connects into the town bicycle path network The starting point is a 7km ride from the centre of Alice Springs If this extra distance is daunting you can 'drive and ride', using the car parks at either end of the path

Ratings & Reviews

Write a review for Simpsons Gap Bicycle Path

To write a review, you must Sign In first.

Averaged ratings:(1 review)

Overall:
Service:
Cleanliness:
Location:
Value:

One of the best

Simpsons Gap Bicycle Path

by iandsmith Jun, 2010 As a GROUP TOUR

Overall:
Service:
Cleanliness:
Location:
Value:

I haven't ridden a bike trail that's better than this. It's winding, picturesque and smooth. Not only that, and somewhat sadly, hardly anyone uses it but the pleasure my friend and I had riding it is something more people should enjoy ... Read More (Date of experience: Jun, 2010 )

To rate or comment on this review, you must Sign In first.

Location

Off Larapinta Drive
Alice Springs NT

Getting There Opposite Flynns Grave the path connects into the town bicycle path network The starting point is a 7km ride from the centre of Alice Springs If this extra distance is daunting you can 'drive and ride', using the car parks at either end of the path