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Classic Larapinta Trek in Comfort – Great Walks Of Australia

Classic Larapinta Trek in Comfort

Larapinta Trail, West MacDonnell Ranges, Northern Territory © Tourism NT
Where: the Northern Territory’s West MacDonnell Ranges
Duration: 6 days / 5 nights
Distance: 72km (45mi)
Grade: Moderate to difficult
Soak up the ethereal scenery of vast flood plains, razorback rocky outcrops and ancient land on a guided walk along the high ridgelines of the Northern Territory’s West MacDonnell Ranges. The Classic Larapinta Trek in Comfort is ideal for the experienced and ambitious walker, with some challenging terrain highlighting key sections of the epic Larapinta Trail. You’ll follow in the footsteps of the land’s traditional Aboriginal owners, early explorers and modern adventurers. Sleep under the stars or under canvas in exclusive wilderness camps, which offer shower facilities and two-person tents, while your hosts prepare gourmet meals in the splendid isolation of the Australian outback. Be sure to take the morning walk up Mt Sonder to watch the outback awake at sunrise.

Australian Walking Holidays

Since 1995 – when we offered the first commercial trek in this outstanding walking destination – we have led the way on the Larapinta Trail and our exclusive semi-permanent campsites continue to set the standard, winning us the 2016 Ecotourism award in the Brolga Northern Territory Tourism Awards.

On this fully supported trek you walk with just a day pack to explore the best sections of this iconic desert trail: from the high ridge lines of the West MacDonnell Ranges you’ll see the vast flood plains that form this ancient land. You’ll be dwarfed by the immensity of Ormiston and Serpentine Gorge and soothed by their idyllic waterholes. You’ll be amazed by dramatic colour changes in the rock formations at Simpsons Gap and Standley Chasm… and to top it all of you’ll climb to the lofty peak of Mt Sonder to watch the sunrise (1,380m).

At the end of each day we relax in comfort at our architect-designed camps – including hot showers, comfortable lounges and heated dining shelter – as our guides prepare gourmet 3-course dinners around the campfire. Our exclusive camps combined with passionate guides, spectacular food, and an unsurpassed itinerary make this tour the ultimate Larapinta experience.