The facilities found at each trailhead and designated camping area vary from. It follows the west macdonnell ranges, sometimes along the ridge line, other times on the plain below, in the west. Section 2 setting off early from simpsons gap, we enjoy a long day. Splitting section 1 of the larapinta trail in half and making two easier days gives us a chance to get our legs warmed up, become more familiar with the surrounding environment, and eases us into the trail. Section 12 is an uphill walk the whole way to mt sonder.
Spring gap is a beautiful little retreat, especially if the waterholes are full after rain. The larapinta trail begins at the old alice springs telegraph station and meanders through many. Trail allowed us to do a through walk for the first time in 2003. Information transfer and food drop service larapinta trail transfers. Bushwalking northern territory larapinta trail john chapman. This is the ultimate guide to planning to trek larapinta trail solo. Larapinta trail is a 9 mile moderately trafficked pointtopoint trail located near alice springs, northern territory, australia that. The scenery improves between spring gap to jay creek.
Larapinta trail package parks, wildlife and heritage po box 1120 alice springs nt 0871 larapinta. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, camping, and backpacking and is best used from april until october. Mulga camp is a nice campsite if you have the time to divide up this section and camp there. Section 2 a see section 2 map riverside wal k l o v e g r o v e d r l arapin ta trai l section 1 telegraph st a tion to simpsons ga p 01 23 4k m. The larapinta trail begins at the old alice springs telegraph station and meanders. In this post, we will go over the different ways to do a larapinta selfguided walk, as well as which sections to choose from and what you should pack for the trek. Full trail notes and comprehensive maps are provided in the larapinta trail package. The 223km long larapinta trail is one of australias most spectacular bushwalking and trekking experiences. It is also one australias newest trails and is quickly emerging as one of the most popular trails in australia and the world. Display poster you can get an unfolded display copy of the postersized trail map for framing or kap a gift. Larapinta refers to walkers trekking the whole km of the trail from alice springs telegraph station to the summit of mt sonder.
Larapinta trail walking itineraries and area information. The next day walk section 9 over 2 days, and camp at waterfall gorge. The larapinta trail is an extended bushwalking trail running west from alice springs. Larapinta trail northern territory, australia alltrails. The map of indigenous australia is a useful representation of the language. Section 2 is a comfortable walk over mostly flat and undulating terrain. Jump to the end of this larapinta trail blog if you want to just read a list of moneysaving tips. Its total length covers 223 kilometres 9 mi from east to west, with the eastern end at alice springs and the western end at mount sonder, one of the territorys highest mountains.
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