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Larapinta Trek
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Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive Alice Springs
Day 2 Telegraph Station to Wallaby Gap (B,L,D)
Help yourself to the free continental breakfast before an early start.We pick you up at 7am with a short drive and our walking commences from the Old Alice Springs Telegraph Station, which marks the beginning of the Larapinta Trail. The stone buildings here date back to 1872 and they housed the first Europeans to live in Central Australia. The trail initially winds among boulders of Alice Springs granite, the highest of which offer fine views of the town and Mount Gillen. The trail then passes through witchetty bush and mulga scrub, and over exposed hills and shady woodlands, before we arrive at the deep narrow passage of Wallaby Gap and our camp.Day 3 Ellery Creek to Serpentine Gorge (B,L,D)
Today we are walking through the vertical-spined dolomite country of the Bitter Springs formation. These 800 million year old rocks contain fossilised stromatolites, the cyanobacteria that were amongst the first life on this earth. The trail is again through woodlands and spinifex. Arriving mid afternoon at our camp provides an opportunity to relax or wander at leisure around the hills of our campsite.Day 4 Serpentine Gorge to Serpentine Chalet (B,L,D)
Day 5 Ormiston Gorge to Finke River Camp (B,L,D)
Day 6 Mount Sonder (B,L,D)
This morning we are up early for our ascent of Mount Sonder (known as the pregnant lady by the local Anangu Aboriginal people). An early start allows us to climb in the cool morning air, before the sun heats up the landscape. To sight the views of the country from the top and knowing we have just climbed one of the highest peaks west of the Great Dividing Range is a memorable moment of the trip is ample reward for the effort involved in getting there.Day 7 Ormiston Pound Walk (B,L)
The Ormiston Pound offers some extraordinary scenery and wildlife. Our final walk explores the upper reaches of the Gorge and the chance to see the many Rock Wallabies as they scamper about the imposing cliffs.Having explored the highlights of the Larapinta Trail, we drive back in to Alice Springs, concluding around 5pm. The rest of the evening is at leisure.Day 8 Depart Alice Springs
Depart Alice Springs any time.Trip Details
| Accommodation | Hotels (2 nts), Tents (5 nts). |
| Group Size | Max 12, Ave 8 |
| Included Highlights | 6 Day Guided Hike |
| Meals Included | 7 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 5 Dinners. |
| StartFinish | ex Alice Springs |
| Transport | Landcruiser, Minibus, hiking. |
| Brochure Intro |
When can I go?
| Start Date | Finish Date | Places Available |
| 2009-04-14 | 2009-04-21 | 7+ |
| 2009-04-28 | 2009-05-05 | 7+ |
| 2009-05-12 | 2009-05-19 | 7+ |
| 2009-05-26 | 2009-06-02 | 7+ |
| 2009-06-09 | 2009-06-16 | 7+ |
| 2009-06-23 | 2009-06-30 | 7+ |
| 2009-07-07 | 2009-07-14 | 7+ |
| 2009-07-21 | 2009-07-28 | 7+ |
| 2009-08-04 | 2009-08-11 | 7+ |
| 2009-08-18 | 2009-08-25 | 7+ |
| 2009-09-01 | 2009-09-08 | 7+ |
| 2010-04-13 | 2010-04-20 | 7+ |
| 2010-04-27 | 2010-05-04 | 7+ |
| 2010-05-11 | 2010-05-18 | 7+ |
| 2010-05-25 | 2010-06-01 | 7+ |
| 2010-06-08 | 2010-06-15 | 7+ |
| 2010-06-22 | 2010-06-29 | 7+ |
| 2010-07-06 | 2010-07-13 | 7+ |
| 2010-07-22 | 2010-07-29 | 7+ |
| 2010-08-03 | 2010-08-10 | 7+ |
| 2010-08-17 | 2010-08-24 | 7+ |
| 2010-08-30 | 2010-09-06 | 7+ |
| 2010-09-14 | 2010-09-21 | 7+ |
Trip Price |
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| USD | 2099.00 |
| CAD | 2229.00 |
| EUR | 1389.00 |
| GBP | 1139.00 |
| NZD | 2989.00 |
| AUD | 2439.00 |
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