Segment | This is part of longer journey and can not be completed on it is own. |
Full Journey | Larapinta Trail |
Start | (-23.7722999,133.0732642) |
Directions | From Telegraph Terrace, 87, Alice Springs.
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Finish | (-23.7594664,132.9793467) |
Mode (end) | Car |
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The starting point of an alternate access track. An alternate access point from/to Ellery Creek Big Hole Campsite & Day Use Area (old Section 7 trailhead). If you're coming from the west and want to use the old southern alignment, take this route. Details below.
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The starting point of an optional sidetrip. This optional but recommended side trip takes you to the Serpentine Gorge where there is a secluded waterhole sacred to the Western Arrernte people. Veer right before you come to the gorge to get to the lookout that looks over the waterhole and into the gorge. To start this optional side trip turn right here. On returning from this side trip turn left when you get back to this intersection. Details below.
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Class 4/6 Hard track |
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Length | 12 km |
Time | 4 h to 5 h 30 min |
Quality of track | Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6) |
Gradient | Short steep hills (3/6) |
Signage | Directional signs along the way (3/6) |
Infrastructure | Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (2/6) |
Experience Required | Moderate level of bushwalking experience recommended (4/6) |
Weather | Weather generally has little impact on safety (2/6) |
Item | From Start | Name & link to notes |
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Shelter
| 0 m | Ellery Creek North - Larapinta Trailhead Shelter (6/7) |
Camp site
| 8.6 km + 3.7 km | [camp site] |
Camp site
| 8.6 km + 6.7 km | [camp site] |
Toilet
| 8.6 km + 9.5 km | [toilet] |
Shelter
| 8.6 km + 9.6 km | Larapinta Trail Information |
Camp site
| 8.6 km + 9.6 km | Ellery Creek Big Hole - West MacDonnell NP |
Shelter
| 11.2 km | [shelter] |
Camp site
| 11.2 km | Serpentine Gorge camp site |
Toilet
| 11.3 km | [toilet] |
Camp site
| 11.9 km | Larapinta Trail Camping |
Shelter
| 12 km | Larapinta Trail Information |
Toilet
| 12 km | [toilet] |