Ormiston Gorge is located in the West MacDonnell Ranges in Central Australia. The rugged scenery of the the Gorge is complemented by a near-permanent water hole which attracts an interesting variety of native fauna and flora, including a number of relict plant species. The recent rediscoveries of the Long-tailed Dunnart and the Central Rock Rat in the Ormiston Gorge vicinity demonstrate what an important role the Park plays as a fauna refuge.