George Gill Range
| George Gill Range | ||
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 Western end |
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| location | Northern Territory ( Australia ) | |
| part of | MacDonnell Ranges | |
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| Coordinates | 24 ° 17 ′ S , 131 ° 35 ′ E | |
| rock | Sandstone | |
| surface | 1,990 km² | |
| particularities | Kings Canyon , biodiversity | |
The George Gill Range is a mountain range in the southern part of Australia's Northern Territory , 215 kilometers southwest of Alice Springs . It is an extension of the MacDonnell Ranges and consists mainly of sandstone .
In the southern part of the range there are some springs and water holes. Among other things, the Kings Creek flows here, which at the western end created the Kings Canyon over millions of years . This canyon offers over 100 meters high rock walls in various colors, a permanently water-bearing billabong with lush vegetation and is surrounded by a plateau with spectacular stone formations. This natural beauty makes it one of the main tourist attractions in the region. About 36 percent of the range is protected in Watarrka National Park.
The first European to visit the area was Ernest Giles in 1872. He named it after his brother-in-law, George Gill, who had helped him fund the expedition.
source
- Northern Territory Government - Department of Natural Resources, Environment, the Arts and Sport: George Gill Range and surrounds (PDF; 785 kB). Retrieved November 17, 2012