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Hike the Larapinta Trail
Highlights
- Explore the stunning Tjoritja landscapes while hiking the renowned Larapinta Trail, immersing yourself in breathtaking desert scenery.
- Cool off in vibrant swimming holes, offering a refreshing escape amidst the rugged beauty of Central Australia.
- Discover Indigenous history with knowledgeable Aboriginal guides, enriching your experience with cultural insights along the trail.
- Camp under a blanket of stars each night, embracing the serenity of the vast red desert surroundings.
The Larapinta Trail is arguably one of the best desert trails in the world, exploring Tjoritja (or the West MacDonnell Ranges) in Central Australia.
Take it on with this six-day trekking trip, where you’ll hike across snaking riverbanks, open desert plains and towering mountains, spending each night in a private campsite on Aboriginal land.
Cool off in bright green swimming holes, discover the Indigenous history of the area with your Aboriginal guides and hike across peaks scattered with diverse flora and fauna.
Take in sights like Ormiston Gorge and ascend to the top of Mt Sonder. Take a moment to appreciate the vast red desert surrounds and weeping ghost gums and end the days camping under a blanket of stars.
Tour details
- On demand
This business does not currently offer accessible facilities.
Operation information
Intrepid Travel NT
Intrepid has been leading small group trips since 1989. That’s more than 35 years of adventures, new places and old friends, and countless unforgettable moments.
With Intrepid, you’ll go beyond the everyday sights to connect with the people and places at the heart of your trip. Expect a locally-based leader out front and a tight-knit bunch of like-minded adventurers by your side.
Explore Intrepid’s Northern Territory trips and connect with Country and culture.
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Certified B Corporation
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