Fauna of Simpsons Gap

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Rungutjirpa is the Arrernte Aboriginal name for Simpsons Gap and is the mythological home of a group of giant goanna ancestors.

It is also home to a number of fauna, from tiny insects to wallabies and kangaroos. Some of the more well known creatures that call this part of the West MacDonnell Ranges include:

Black-footed Rock Wallabies

Simpsons Gap is home to a group of resident Black-footed Rock Wallabies. This spot is popular with visitors hopping to catch a glimpse of the these wallabies, especially at dawn and dust, although visitors have also been lucky to see a number of wallabies in the mid morning period during the cooler winter-spring season.

Our Fauna section has more information on the Black-footed Rock Wallabies.

Black Headed Goanna

Simpsons Gap also is home to a number of reptiles of different sizes including the Black Headed Goanna.

Check out our section Fauna > Reptiles > Black Headed Goanna.

Centipede

Often only observed in the evening and overcast days, visitors may catch a glimpse of the local centipedes in search of prey.

Stimson’s Python

The beautiful Stimson’s Python can often be observed, especially during times of plenty, such as when there are a lot of frogs around (one of their popular prey food).