Mambray Creek to Alligator Gorge Hike

Starting from the Mambray Creek car park at the end of Park Road, Mount Remarkable National Park, this walk takes you to Alligator Gorge via the Mambray Creek, Hidden Gorge and Kingfisher tracks. This challenging hike follows the course of the Alligator and Mambray creeks, which are a series of rocky beds and water holes, exploring the river red gum and native pine forests that line the creeks. The hike begins near the Mambray Creek Campground, winding along Mambray Creek past pools of permanent water, then follows the Hidden Gorge Track along Alligator Creek to the Hidden Gorge Campsite. The hike continues along Alligator Creek, following the Kingfisher Track past the Red Cliffs and the Blue Gum Flat Picnic Area, ending at the Alligator Gorge car park. This route can either be done one-way, leaving a car or arranging a lift at the Alligator Gorge car park, or as a return walk, staying overnight at Longhill Camp. This hike consists of gently undulating walking tails, suitable for moderate fitness levels, with rocky gorge sections, so sturdy footwear is essential. Dogs are not permitted in this park. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There Transport options and directions

Start	(-32.8383019,138.0413921)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Augusta Highway, A1, Mambray Creek. Turn on to Park Road then drive for 6 km Turn slight right and drive for another 80 m Turn left and drive for another 5 m Turn right onto Mambray Creek Track and drive for another 1 m
Finish	(-32.7465436,138.0763428)
Mode (end)	Car Shuttle Car

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start heading along Mambray Creek Track. There is a car park (about 65 m back from the start). There is a BBQ (about 20 m back from the start). Find the gate at the start. Find the sign at the start. After another 15 m (at the intersection of Mambray Creek Track & Daveys Gully Walk) continue straight, to head along Mambray Creek Track. After another 7 m (at the intersection of Mambray Creek Track & Baroota Creek Walk) continue straight, to head along Mambray Creek Track.
	After another 45 m (at the intersection of Mambray Creek Track & Mambray Creek Walk) veer left, to head along Mambray Creek Track. After another 245 m (at the intersection of Mambray Creek Track & Hidden Gorge) continue straight, to head along Mambray Creek Track.
	After another 250 m (at the intersection of Mambray Creek Track & Mambray Creek) continue straight, to head along Mambray Creek Track. After another 60 m (at the intersection of Mambray Creek Track & Mambray Creek Walk) continue straight, to head along Mambray Creek Track.
	After another 900 m continue straight. After another 220 m continue straight, to head along Mambray Creek Track. After another 1.3 km pass the water tap (9 m on your right).
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. This optional side trip takes you to Scarfes Hut and Sugar Gum Lookout. To start this optional side trip continue straight here. On returning from this side trip turn sharp right when you get back to this intersection. Details below. At the intersection of Hidden Gorge & Mambray Creek Track continue straight, to head along Hidden Gorge (a walking track).
	After another 270 m (at the intersection of Hidden Gorge & Alligator Creek) continue straight, to head along Alligator Creek.
	After another 290 m continue straight, to head along Hidden Gorge.
	After another 280 m (at the intersection of Hidden Gorge & Alligator Creek) continue straight, to head along Hidden Gorge.
	After another 440 m (at the intersection of Hidden Gorge & Alligator Creek) continue straight, to head along Hidden Gorge.
	After another 520 m (at the intersection of Hidden Gorge & Alligator Creek) continue straight, to head along Hidden Gorge.
	After another 230 m (at the intersection of Hidden Gorge & Alligator Creek) continue straight, to head along Hidden Gorge.
	After another 1 km (at the intersection of Hidden Gorge & Alligator Creek) continue straight, to head along Hidden Gorge.
	After another 175 m cross the ford. At the intersection of Hidden Gorge & Alligator Creek continue straight, to head along Hidden Gorge.
	After another 840 m cross the ford. At the intersection of Hidden Gorge & Alligator Creek continue straight, to head along Hidden Gorge. After another 75 m (at the intersection of Kingfisher Track & Hidden Gorge) continue straight, to head along Kingfisher Track (a vehicle track). After another 130 m come to the "Hidden Camp" (9 m on your right).
	After another 60 m cross the ford. At the intersection of Kingfisher Track & Alligator Creek continue straight, to head along Kingfisher Track.
	After another 210 m cross the ford. At the intersection of Kingfisher Track & Alligator Creek continue straight, to head along Kingfisher Track.
	After another 360 m cross the ford. At the intersection of Kingfisher Track & Alligator Creek continue straight, to head along Kingfisher Track.
	After another 170 m cross the ford. At the intersection of Kingfisher Track & Alligator Creek continue straight, to head along Kingfisher Track.
	After another 160 m cross the ford. At the intersection of Kingfisher Track & Alligator Creek continue straight, to head along Kingfisher Track.
	After another 2.1 km (at the intersection of Kingfisher Track & Fricks Track) continue straight, to head along Kingfisher Track. After another 215 m come to the "Kingfisher Flat Dam" (10 m on your left).
	After another 3.1 km (at the intersection of Kingfisher Track & Ring Route) continue straight, to head along Kingfisher Track.
	After another 125 m turn left. After another 20 m turn right, to head along Alligator Gorge Trail. After another 100 m pass the "Blue Gum Flat Parking" (7 m on your right). After another 770 m pass the toilet (30 m on your left).
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. This optional side trip takes you to Ali Lookout. To start this optional side trip turn left here. On returning from this side trip turn right when you get back to this intersection. Details below. At the intersection of Ali Lookout Walk & Alligator Gorge Trail continue straight (a highway\|). After another 45 m come to the end.

This optional side trip takes you to Scarfes Hut and Sugar Gum Lookout.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Mambray Creek Track & Hidden Gorge Start heading along Mambray Creek Track (a vehicle track). Find the water tap at the start.
	After another 315 m (at the intersection of Mambray Creek Track & Mount Cavern Trek) continue straight, to head along Mambray Creek Track.
	After another 205 m continue straight, to head along Mambray Creek Track. After another 6 m come to the "Scarfes Hut" (40 m on your right). After another 7 m pass the water tap (50 m on your right). After another 550 m come to "Sugar Gum Lookout".
	The end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 1.1 km to the main route.

This optional side trip takes you to Ali Lookout.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Ali Lookout Walk & Alligator Gorge Trail Start heading along Ali Lookout Walk (a footpath). Find the toilet at the start. After another 170 m come to "Ali Lookout".
	Continue another 0 m to find Ali Lookout at the end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 225 m to the main route.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Mambray Creek to Alligator Gorge Hike

Grading

	Class 4/6 Hard track
Length	14.6 km
Time	5 h to 2 days

Quality of track	Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6)
Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (2/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required	Moderate level of bushwalking experience recommended (4/6)
Weather	Foretasted & unexpected storms and severe weather may impact on navigation and safety (4/6)

Some facilities on route

Camp site: There are 2 on route, on average they are 4.9 km apart with the largest gap of 7.2 km.

Hut: There is one 3 km (plus an extra 530 m along side route) from the start.

Toilet: There is one 14.6 km from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Hut	3 km + 530 m	Scarfes Hut
Camp site	7.2 km	Hidden Camp
Camp site	10.4 km	Kingfisher Flat Dam
Toilet	14.6 km	[toilet]

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Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Port Pirie Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
  
  Saturday 24 May
  
  23°C
  Mostly sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Slight chance of a shower in the south, near zero chance elsewhere. Winds north to northwesterly 20 to 30 km/h increasing to 25 to 40 km/h in the morning then tending west to northwesterly 30 to 45 km/h in the late morning and afternoon. Daytime maximum temperatures between 19 and 23.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: High
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection not recommended, UV Index predicted to reach 2 [Low]
  
  Sunday 25 May
  
  7°C → 23°C
  Becoming windy. Sunny.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Slight chance of a shower in the south, most likely at night. Near zero chance of rain elsewhere. The chance of raised dust in the afternoon and evening. Winds northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light before dawn then becoming northwesterly 30 to 45 km/h in the early morning. Overnight temperatures falling to around 6 with daytime temperatures reaching between 19 and 22.
  
  Monday 26 May
  
  11°C → 18°C
  Showers. Windy.
  80% chance of rain
  1 → 5mm
  
  Cloudy. The chance of raised dust in the east in the morning. Very high chance of showers. Winds northwesterly 30 to 45 km/h tending westerly 35 to 55 km/h during the morning then decreasing to 30 to 40 km/h during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 8 and 11 with daytime temperatures reaching between 13 and 17.
  
  Tuesday 27 May
  
  9°C → 19°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the morning. Winds westerly 25 to 40 km/h tending southwesterly 25 to 35 km/h during the morning then becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 6 and 9 with daytime temperatures reaching between 14 and 18.
  
  Wednesday 28 May
  
  7°C → 19°C
  Partly cloudy.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Thursday 29 May
  
  7°C → 19°C
  Cloudy.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Cloudy.
  
  Friday 30 May
  
  5°C → 19°C
  Cloud clearing.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Cloud clearing.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
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  When planning and before starting your trip please check South Australia NPWS closure website for anything that may impact on your plans.

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