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Walking & Hiking Trail in MacDonnell, Northern Territory Australia
The Larapinta Trail
The Larapinta Trail is considered one of the top 20 hiking routes worldwide. It spans 231 kilometres, tracing the rugged crest of the West MacDonnell Ranges, stretching from Alice Springs Telegraph Station to Mount Sonder.
You can set a personal challenge by hiking the entire trail, or you can choose to tackle one or more of its 12 segments, each varying in difficulty and length. You can conveniently access each segment by four-wheel drive, providing the flexibility to start or finish your hike at any of the designated trailheads.
This trail showcases some of the West MacDonnell Ranges' most prominent attractions, including Simpsons Gap and the permanent water features found at Ellery Creek Big Hole, Ormiston Gorge, and Glen Helen. Along the way, you'll pass by some of the oldest metamorphic and igneous rock formations in the world, as well as nearly 600 different plant species.
Moreover, the Larapinta Trail connects with other hiking paths within the West MacDonnell National Park, allowing you to take side trips and explore more of this beautiful park.
Address
West MacDonnell Ranges, Alice Springs, Alice Springs Area, Northern Territory 0870Phone number
+61 8 89 518 250The Larapinta Trail