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Walpa Gorge Walk
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Best Time
Dry Season (May–Oct)
Entry Fee
Free
Drive Time
17h 56min
Access
All vehicles
Croc Safety: Only swim in designated croc-monitored areas. Check signs before entering any waterway. Report sightings: 1800 453 210.
- Limited phone signal
- Carry 3L water/person/day
A 2.6km return walk cutting between the two tallest domes of Kata Tjuta. The gorge is named for the wind that howls through it — 'walpa' means wind in Pitjantjatjara. The trail passes ancient desert oaks, spinifex, and shaded rock alcoves used by wallabies. Shorter and easier than Valley of the Winds. The most accessible walk at Kata Tjuta. The enclosed gorge creates a meditative, cathedral-like atmosphere with 200m rock walls on either side.
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 entry
Best for
Families, dry-season day trips, cooling off
Skip if
It's wet season — most close for floods + crocs
Time needed
1-3 hours
Best season
Dry Season (May–Oct)
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Getting There
Distance from Darwin1434km
Drive Time17h 56min
4WD RequiredNo
Facilities
Parking
Safety Warnings
• Limited phone signal
• Carry 3L water/person/day
Distance
1434km from Darwin
Drive Time
17h 56min
Best Season
Dry Season (May–Oct)
Rating
No reviews yet
Safety Warnings
• Limited phone signal
• Carry 3L water/person/day
Distance
1434km from Darwin
Drive Time
17h 56min
Best Season
Dry Season (May–Oct)
Rating
No reviews yet
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Sun & light times
Walpa Gorge Walk · ACST
Sunrise
05:40
Sunset
18:25
Day length12h 45m
Golden Hour AM
05:40 – 06:10
Golden Hour PM
17:54 – 18:25
Blue Hour AM
05:16 – 05:40
Blue Hour PM
18:25 – 18:48
Calculated with NOAA solar algorithm. Times are sun centre at the horizon (refraction-corrected).
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