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Larapinta Trail Section 1 (Alice to Simpsons Gap)
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Best Time
Year-round
Entry Fee
Free
Drive Time
17h
Access
All vehicles
Larapinta Trail Section 1 (Alice to Simpsons Gap) is a walking track in the Red Centre region offering a genuine Territory bushwalking experience. The trail showcases the unique landscapes of the area — from ancient rock formations to monsoon forest. Carry at least 1L of water per hour of walking, wear sturdy shoes, and start early to avoid the midday heat. Check conditions before setting out.
Plan your visit
In a national park, you'll usually need an NT Parks Pass, and campsites & some walks must be booked in advance.
65Worth it
Explorer Verdict
Solid spot — worth a stop if you're nearby.
Best for
Experienced walkers, sunrise/sunset hikes
Skip if
Heat-sensitive or short on water capacity
Time needed
2-6 hours
Best season
Dry season (May-Oct) recommended
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Getting There
Distance from Darwin1500km
Drive Time17h
4WD RequiredNo
Distance
1500km from Darwin
Drive Time
17h
Best Season
Year-round
Rating
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Distance
1500km from Darwin
Drive Time
17h
Best Season
Year-round
Rating
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Sun & light times
Larapinta Trail Section 1 (Alice to Simpsons Gap) · ACST
Sunrise
06:03
Sunset
17:52
Day length11h 49m
Golden Hour AM
06:03 – 06:31
Golden Hour PM
17:23 – 17:52
Blue Hour AM
05:41 – 06:03
Blue Hour PM
17:52 – 18:13
Calculated with NOAA solar algorithm. Times are sun centre at the horizon (refraction-corrected).
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