Trek the Larapinta Trail

Trip Type: Short Breaks

6 Days
1 - 12 People

Starts From:

NZD $4,160.00 /Person

The Larapinta Trail is arguably one of the best desert trails in the world, exploring Tjoritja (or the West MacDonnell Ranges) in Central Australia …

Trek the Larapinta Trail

The Larapinta Trail is arguably one of the best desert trails in the world, exploring Tjoritja (or the West MacDonnell Ranges) in Central Australia. Take it on with this six-day trekking trip, where you’ll hike across snaking riverbanks, open desert plains and towering mountains, spending each night in a private campsite on Aboriginal land. Cool off in bright green swimming holes, discover the Indigenous history of the area with your Aboriginal guides and hike across peaks scattered with diverse flora and fauna. Take in sights like Ormiston Gorge and ascend to the top of Mt Sonder. Take a moment to appreciate the vast red desert surrounds and weeping ghost gums and end the days camping under a blanket of stars.

Itinerary

Day 1: Alice Springs

Day 2: Larapinta Trail

Day 3: Larapinta Trail

Day 4: Larapinta Trail

Day 5: Larapinta Trail / Mt Sonder

Day 6: Larapinta Trail / Alice Springs

Trip Inclusions

Meals

4 breakfasts and 5 dinners are included

Transport

Private Vehicle, Walking

Accomodation

Private permanent campsite with basic facilities (4 nights), Hotel (1 night)

Included Activities

Larapinta Trail - Section 1 (Euro Ridge)
Larapinta Trail - Section 8 (Serpentine Ridge)
Tjoritja-West MacDonnell Ranges - Ormiston Pound Loop
Tjoritja-West MacDonnell Ranges - Ormiston Gorge Waterhole
Tjoritja-West MacDonnell Ranges - Ochre Pits
Larapinta Trail Section 12 (Mt Sonder Summit)
Larapinta Trail Section 4 (Reveal Saddle)
Tjoritja-West MacDonnell Ranges - Standley Chasm

Trip Highlights

Hike the red slopes of the West MacDonnell Ranges (Tjoritja), deep dive into First Nations history and visit sacred sites like the Ochre Pits with your Aboriginal guides.
Enjoy views of the rugged and diverse mountain range while you walk across Serpentine Ridge, then cap your experience with the summit of Mt Sonder.
Camp underneath the breathtaking Milky Way in your private campsite on Aboriginal land, far away from any light pollution.
Find respite from the Australian sun at one of the refreshing swimming holes at Ormiston Gorge.