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Larapinta Trail
Be the first to review·1497km · 16h (fly to Alice Springs)
🚗 16h (fly to Alice Springs)📍 1497km💰 Free (registration required)📋 Permit Required
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Best Time
May–Aug
Entry Fee
Free (registration required)
Drive Time
16h (fly to Alice Springs)
Access
Permit Needed
- Carry all water between tanks
- Register with NT Parks
- Extreme heat risk outside Apr–Sep
- Remote — satellite communicator recommended
- Some sections very exposed
223km point-to-point trail along the spine of the West MacDonnell Ranges from Alice Springs to Mt Sonder. One of the world's great long-distance walks. Can be done in sections or as a full 12-16 day thru-hike.
Plan your visit
In a national park, you'll usually need an NT Parks Pass, and campsites & some walks must be booked in advance.
Explorer Verdict
VerifiedFree entryPermit required
Best for
Experienced walkers, sunrise/sunset hikes
Skip if
Heat-sensitive or short on water capacity
Time needed
2-6 hours
Best season
May–Aug
NT Explorer verified
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Getting There
Distance from Darwin1497km
Drive Time16h (fly to Alice Springs)
4WD RequiredNo
Permit RequiredYes
Facilities
Water tanks at camps (seasonal)Shelters at some camps
Safety Warnings
• Carry all water between tanks
• Register with NT Parks
• Extreme heat risk outside Apr–Sep
• Remote — satellite communicator recommended
• Some sections very exposed
Distance
1497km from Darwin
Drive Time
16h (fly to Alice Springs)
Best Season
May–Aug
Rating
No reviews yet
Safety Warnings
• Carry all water between tanks
• Register with NT Parks
• Extreme heat risk outside Apr–Sep
• Remote — satellite communicator recommended
• Some sections very exposed
Distance
1497km from Darwin
Drive Time
16h (fly to Alice Springs)
Best Season
May–Aug
Rating
No reviews yet
Nearby Locations
Sun & light times
Larapinta Trail · ACST
Sunrise
05:29
Sunset
18:11
Day length12h 42m
Golden Hour AM
05:29 – 05:59
Golden Hour PM
17:41 – 18:11
Blue Hour AM
05:06 – 05:29
Blue Hour PM
18:11 – 18:34
Calculated with NOAA solar algorithm. Times are sun centre at the horizon (refraction-corrected).
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