4WD at Owen Springs
1. 4WD through Owen Springs
The Reserve is approximately a 30 - 40 minute drive south west of Alice Springs and can be accessed via two routes:
via Larapinta Drive, 50 km west of Alice Springs; and
via the Stuart Highway, 66 km south of Alice Springs
A high clearance 4WD is essential. Some sections of the track follow the sandy river bed and drivers should engage 4WD to minimise the risk of becoming bogged. These sandy river beds may be impassable after rain. Please check with the NT Road Report if there has been recent rain (Free call 1800 246 199 for NT road reports and closures). Vehicles are required to keep to the main track except to access campsites in designated areas along the river.
South of Larapinta Drive access is along one track between Larapinta Drive and the south Stuart Highway.
There is also a self-drive tour available here:-
