Walks, Talks and Trails
Current Conditions and Updates
The Australian Bureau of Meteorology can supply the current temperature and recent rainfall for Alice Springs.
Don’t risk your life – plan your walk between April and October
All Larapinta Trail walkers should:
- Register with the Overnight Walker Registration Scheme (pdf 195Kb) (ph:1300 650 730);
- Be prepared to carry and drink large quantities of water;
- If conditions are hot, only walk in the early morning and late afternoon;
- Be prepared to stop and wait for cooler conditions late in the day. Pushing on if feeling excessively hot or tired may have serious consequences;
- Allow more time for walking and have regular breaks;
- Make use of any available shade;
- Wear long, loose fitting cotton clothing, sunscreen and a broad brim hat;
- Write in all log books and plan not to walk alone;
- Carry some form of emergency communication such as a satellite phone or EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon). There are very limited areas that mobile phones (Next G) work on the trail, mainly the very highest points;
- Know your limitations; and
- Consider the safety of those who may need to rescue you if you ignore these warnings.
Fuel stoves only
The Larapinta Trail has a fuel stoves only policy. Free gas stoves are provided at Wallaby Gap; Simpsons Gap; Jay Creek; Ellery Creek Big Hole; Ormiston Gorge; Finke River; and Redbank Gorge.
Trail Conditions and Latest Information
| Section | Description |
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| Section 3 and 4 | Please note that Standley Chasm is privately owned and operated. A small entry fee applies per person, which must be paid by all visitors, including Larapinta Trail walkers passing through Standley Chasm, or using section 3 & 4 of the Larapinta Trail. Overnight campers are welcome at Standley Chasm. Camping fees apply. Contact Standley Chasm for more details on: |
| Section 3/4 (Jay Creek)and 10/11 (Finke River) Trailheads | New shelters are provided at Jay Creek and Finke River Trailheads. Each shelter has a free gas cooker, toilet, Ranger maintained water tank and sleeping platform.
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| Section 9 and 10 | The kiosk at Ormiston Gorge will be closed until further notice. The food drop storage area at the Ormiston Gorge Visitor Centre is still accessible |
| Groups on the Trail | |
There are curently no groups on the trail |
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