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Highlights
Explore the the West MacDonnell Ranges, Ormiston Gorge, and climb Mount Sonder
Spend your days hiking and wild swimming, and nights camping under the stars
Trek the Larapinta Trail through the heart of the Australian Outback
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From
$2,540.00
AUD
Free cancellation up to 48 hours prior to experience
1. Select date
November 2024
2. Select participants
What you can expect
If you are looking for a challenging adventure through the Australian Outback, this five day trek from Alice Springs along the Larapinta Trail is it. For four nights and five days you'll hike across the red rock slopes, gorges, snaking rivers, and open plains of West MacDonnell National Park, even conquering the summit of the iconic Mount Sonder. At night you'll sit around the campfire and sleep in swags under the stars for a true outback adventure. Leaving from Alice Springs, this hiking trip is not for the faint-hearted as you'll be trekking up to 25km per day. Along the Larapinta Trail you'll explore the West Macs, take in the amazing sight of Ormiston Gorge, go wild swimming to refresh yourself from the heat and hard work, enjoy incredible views from Hilltop Lookout, and spot plenty of native wildlife. The final morning begins at 1am so you can embark on the climb to the Mount Sonder summit in the cool morning air, and soak up the incredible views over the outback and the path you walked over the past days. This is one of the world's best desert treks and it's an extremely rewarding adventure for anyone who wants to tick the Larapinta Trail off their list. This experience is part of our Low-Footprint Adventures range because they offset the carbon emissions from all trips into international accredited renewable energy projects and are the largest B Corp certified business in the travel industry, globally.
Info
Inclusions
- Five day adventure trekking the Larapinta Trail
- Four nights swag camping under the stars, which includes bedrolls containing mattress, pillow and sleeping bag
- Four breakfasts, five lunches, four dinners
- Transport: Private vehicle, guided walking
- Your main luggage will be transported by a support vehicle between campsites so you will just need to carry your daypack
Itinerary
- Day 1: Alice Springs - Ormiston Gorge, Walking Distance: 23km - approximately 9 hours
- Day 2: Ormiston Gorge - Finke River, Walking Distance: 25km - approximately 8 hours
- Days 3 & 4: Davenport River - Redbank Gorge, Walking Distance: 26km over two days
- Day 5: Mount Sonder - Alice Springs, Walking Distance: 15km - approximately 6 hours
Seasons
- Central Australia, which includes Alice Springs and the Uluru/Kata-Tjuta region, has a semi-arid climate. The area experiences Australia’s four typical seasons: summer, autumn, winter and spring, with large variations in temperature from season to season.
- Summer (December–February), average temperatures range between 20C (68F) and 35C (95F).
- Winter (June–August), the average temperature range is 3–20C (37–68F). Spring and autumn in Central Australia see warm days and cool evenings. Temperatures in Central Australia can be extreme and can drop below 0C (32F) overnight in winter, and rise above 40C (104F) in summer.
- Please check the weather conditions in the days leading up to your trip.
Departure Location
- You will be picked up at 7am at in the hotel lobby of Alice Springs YHA.
What To Bring
- Packing to be used as a guide only
- Backpack/Suitcase (60L recommended, without wheels)
- Day pack with waist harness (minimum 25L - 30L) and waterproof cover
- Good quality reusable water bottles/bladder (minimum 3L)
- Walking shoes or boots
- Sunscreen, sun hat (preferably broad rimmed), sunglasses, face washer
- Rain/windproof jacket with storm hood attached -recommended waterproof breathable fabric
- Warm jacket, warm jumper
- Comfortable walking attire (not jeans or cotton), light weight, quick drying materials are recommended
- Thermals (both top and bottom)
- Warm Trousers for night time around camp
- Spare comfortable shoes or sandals to wear around camp
- Warm gloves, beanie
- Swimmers and travel towel
- Head torch and spare batteries (essential)
- Insect repellent
- Toiletries - biodegradable soap and waterless hand sanitiser gel
- Personal first aid kit
- A book, camera (optional), Walking Poles (optional), Biodegradable baby wipes (optional)
- When travelling in Central Australia temperatures can range from very high in the day, to below freezing at night
- Please ensure you pack appropriate clothing
Terms And Conditions
- Minimum age is 16 years
- It is recommended that you have a high level of fitness and are prepared to trek for multiple hours a day through a variety of terrain
- This adventure runs with a group of 4-16 participants
- Dietary needs can be easily catered for: Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Dairy Free (soy available) and Pork Free. Please bring your own
- staples (nuts, bars, snacks) if you require a diet differing from those options
Cancellation Policy
- Change your booking up to 48 hours before the start time of your experience
- Changes are not permitted within 48 hours before the start time of your experience
- Late arrivals or no-shows may result in you forfeiting your experience
Location
193 Dixon Road, Braitling, NT 0870
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