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Namatjira Drive (West MacDonnells)
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Best Time
Dry Season (May–Oct)
Entry Fee
Free
Drive Time
15h 38min
Access
All vehicles
Limited phone signalCarry 3L water/person/day
The western continuation of Larapinta Drive through the West MacDonnell Ranges — a sealed and unsealed road passing Glen Helen, Redbank Gorge, and approaching Mount Sonder. The drive offers some of the best continuous desert and range scenery in Central Australia. Namatjira Drive is the road that Albert Namatjira painted — the same views, colours, and ghost gums that made him Australia's most celebrated Aboriginal artist.
Plan your visit
In a national park, you'll usually need an NT Parks Pass, and campsites & some walks must be booked in advance.
63Worth 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)
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Getting There
Distance from Darwin1251km
Drive Time15h 38min
4WD RequiredNo
Facilities
Parking
Safety Warnings
• Limited phone signal
• Carry 3L water/person/day
Distance
1251km from Darwin
Drive Time
15h 38min
Best Season
Dry Season (May–Oct)
Rating
No reviews yet
Safety Warnings
• Limited phone signal
• Carry 3L water/person/day
Distance
1251km from Darwin
Drive Time
15h 38min
Best Season
Dry Season (May–Oct)
Rating
No reviews yet
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Sun & light times
Namatjira Drive (West MacDonnells) · ACST
Sunrise
06:07
Sunset
17:43
Day length11h 36m
Golden Hour AM
06:07 – 06:37
Golden Hour PM
17:13 – 17:43
Blue Hour AM
05:44 – 06:07
Blue Hour PM
17:43 – 18:06
Calculated with NOAA solar algorithm. Times are sun centre at the horizon (refraction-corrected).
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