Larapinta Trail

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  Multi-day Hiking
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  Kayaking
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  Rafting
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  Caving
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  Biking
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  Glacier Walking
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  Scuba Diving
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  Snorkelling

Start:	Alice Springs
Finish:	Alice Springs
Length:	7 days
Grade:	C (6-8 hrs walking over uneven terrain, some steep ascents) Grade C Up to 6 hours of physical activity per day At times carrying a backpack of 5-6kgs (11-13 lbs) Tracks generally in good condition Altitude gains of up to 600m (2000ft) on harder days No hiking experience necessary Reasonable standard of fitness required View all Grades
Accom:	Camping
Price:	0
Departs:	Twice weekly from May to September (approx.) - see see departures

Highlights: The Larapinta is one of the best walks in Australia. On the high ridge lines of the West MacDonnell Range we gain a rare perspective of the vast flood plains and rocky outcrops that form this ancient land. We walk between eight and sixteen kms each day, but only carry a day pack.
The trail also visits the impressive Simpsons Gap and Standley Chasm.

Day 1: Join Alice Springs, trek from the Telegraph Station to Wallaby Gap. (14kms)

Day 2: To Simpsons Gap (10 kms) plus Standley Chasm loop walk
(4 kms)

Day 3: Ellery Creek to Serpentine Gorge (14kms)

Day 4: Serpentine Gorge to Serpentine Bush Camp (15kms)

Day 5: To Ochre Pits (7 kms) plus Ormiston Gorge to Finke River Camp (11kms)

Day 6: Climb Mount Sonder (16 kms)

Day 7: Ormiston Pound Walk (8kms), return to Alice springs where trip concludes.

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