Ruby gap gorge

Cattlewater Pass appears to have been closed for a number of years, and is marked as such on latest Hema maps.

Has been some discussion on this on the forum, but don't recall when or why it's now closed.

Bob

We drove in to Arltunga and Ruby Gap from The Plenty Hwy through Cattlewater Pass in 2012.
The slowest part was the last 10 kms or so to Ruby Gap. Nothing serious, just use caution.
Cattlewater Pass is part of the Binns Track which is pretty well promoted by NT Tourism. Unless something was washed out or there was sacred business, I can't see why it would be closed.

Í think it's well worth travelling through that area if you can. Heading from Alice and checking out the history through there (it was the NT's first settlement), over to Boulia, Middleton and beyond is a great drive. Lots of scenery and good camping.

Have fun.
Steve

Cattlewater Pass was closed in June 2014 when I drove North up Binns Track and in May 2015 when I drove South from the Plenty Highway to Ruby Gap. I believe control of the Cattlewater Pass area has been given to Traditional Owners. At the Plenty Highway end I remember seeing a sign saying Private Property, No Access or something similar.

Signs for Binns Track indicate that the current route follows Pinnacle Road and Arltunga Tourist Drive.