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walking track in the Northern Territory of Australia
Itineraries > Oceania itineraries > Larapinta Trail

The Larapinta Trail is in the southern Red Centre region of the Northern Territory of Australia.

Understand

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Map of Macdonnell National Park with Larapinta Trial running through
Map of Macdonnell National Park with Larapinta Trial running through

A 223 kilometre (139 mile) walking track between Alice Springs to the east and Mount Sonder to the west.

In parts the trail runs next to the MacDonnell Ranges.

Prepare

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Map
Map of Larapinta Trail
The trail is well marked

Get in

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Alice Springs is a good starting point.

Walk

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Section 1

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Start at the large town of 1 Alice Springs.

Finish at 2 Simpsons Gap.

Section 2

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Head to 3 Spring Gap.

Section 12

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Finish at 4 Mount Sonder.

Stay safe

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It is recommended to attempt this trail during the winter months of June to August.

Dangers include Dehydration, Hyperthermia and Hypothermia. The trail is well marked; however people have died by taking a wrong turn during summer months.

Venomous snakes are also a danger, although as long as you avoid walking through long grass and picking up rocks you will not likely encounter any.

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