Heavitree Gap

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The Heavitree Gap, or Ntaripe in the Arrernte Language, is a gap in the MacDonnell Ranges of Central Australia. It is the entrance to the city of Alice Springs and in addition to the Todd River it carries the main road and rail access to the South.

This view shows the transport links passing through Heavitree Gap
This view shows the transport links passing through Heavitree Gap

The Gap was an important sacred site for the Arrernte people and its use as a thoroughfare was avoided (forbidden?) prior to the construction of the road and later rail link.


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  • Aboriginal Areas Protection Authority [1]
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