Standley Chasm

Standley Chasm is a geological formation located west of Alice Springs in the Northern Territory.

[2] Standley Chasm is located in a reserve privately owned by the Iwupataka Land Trust.

When used for pastoral purposes the chasm was a major watering site for cattle.

The Government excised this section of Owen Springs as part of Jay Creek Settlement for use by The Bungalow and, soon after, it was renamed Standley Chasm in honour of Ida Standley, the first school teacher in Alice Springs and matron of The Bungalow[4][5] The suggestion for renaming the site came from Ernest Eugene Kramer who was impressed by the scenic grandeur and wanted it to come to public attention.

[6] Standley Chasm is a trailhead for the Larapinta Trail, a walking track from Mount Sonder to Alice Springs.