Redbank Gorge Walk

Starting from the car park at the end of Redbank Gorge Road, Mount Zeil, this walk takes you to the Redbank Gorge and back via the same-titled track, visiting the permanent waterhole along Davenport Creek midway. Named ‘Yarretyeke’ by the Arrernte people, this lovely gorge is located at the base of Mount Sonder (Rwetyepme) and serves as a refuge for the endangered fauna and flora. You can expect to see rock-wallabies, frogs and multiple bird species such as the Grey Honeyeater. The water is surprisingly cold even in summer, considering how hot the weather can get outside the gorge. Enjoy the refreshing waters of Davenport Creek and have a little picnic after the swim if you’d like. Just keep an eye out for snakes. 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	(-23.5774963,132.5187757)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Telegraph Terrace, 87 Turn on to then drive for 910 m At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Larapinta Drive, 6 and drive for another 880 m At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Larapinta Drive, 6 and drive for another 44.3 km Turn right onto Namatjira Drive, 2 and drive for another 104.9 km Turn right and drive for another 3.6 km Turn left and drive for another 1.1 km

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From the sheltered picnic tables at the end of the road, pass through the bollard and head towards the brown “Redbank Gorge” sign along the dirt path. Pass by the said sign and through the sheltered informational signposts to join a singular dirt trail. 75 metres in, keep/veer left at the fork following the signage for “Redbank Gorge” to continue along the Redbank Gorge Walk.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start heading along Larapinta Trail Section 11 to 12. Redbank Gorge (about 20 m back from the start). There is a picnic table (about 15 m back from the start). Larapinta Trail Information (about 8 m back from the start). Find the toilet at the start. Find the shelter at the start.
	After another 40 m (at the intersection of Redbank Gorge Walk & Larapinta Trail Section 11-12) continue straight, to head along Redbank Gorge Walk. Keep left. After another 85 m pass the "Larapinta Trail Water" (60 m on your right). After another 15 m come to the "Larapinta Trail Camping" (60 m on your right).
	(Redbank Gorge) Continue another 1.1 km to find the end. Then turn around here and retrace the main route for 1.3 km to get back to the start.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Redbank Gorge Walk

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	2.6 km
Time	1 h to 2 h

Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
Signage	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (2/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (2/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (2/6)

Some facilities on route

Camp site: There is one 175 m from the start.

Shelter: There is one 35 m from the start.

Toilet: There is one 8 m from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	8 m	[toilet]
Shelter	35 m	[shelter]
Camp site	175 m	Larapinta Trail Camping

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Yarra Glen Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu
  
  Friday 17 January
  
  25°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower in the morning. Winds southerly 20 to 30 km/h increasing to 35 km/h before turning east to southeasterly 20 to 30 km/h during the afternoon and evening. Daytime maximum temperatures in the low to mid 20s.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: High
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 9:20am to 5:50pm, UV Index predicted to reach 12 [Extreme]
  
  Saturday 18 January
  
  10°C → 30°C
  Sunny.
  0% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Winds east to southeasterly 25 to 40 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 10 and 15 with daytime temperatures reaching around 30.
  
  Sunday 19 January
  
  11°C → 33°C
  Sunny.
  0% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. The chance of morning fog in the west. Winds northeast to southeasterly 20 to 30 km/h becoming light during the day then becoming southeast to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h during the afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to around 13 with daytime temperatures reaching 29 to 34.
  
  Monday 20 January
  
  13°C → 32°C
  Partly cloudy.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Light winds becoming south to southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h during the afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 13 and 16 with daytime temperatures reaching 28 to 33.
  
  Tuesday 21 January
  
  14°C → 34°C
  Mostly sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny.
  
  Wednesday 22 January
  
  13°C → 23°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Possible shower.
  
  Thursday 23 January
  
  9°C → 26°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- NT Parks alerts
  When planning and before starting your trip please check the NT parks alerts pages for anything that may impact on your plans.
  Regions
  Darwin
  Katherine
  Tennant Creek and Barkly
  Alice Springs

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