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The complete traverse of the Larapinta is an inspiring trek that will delight the wilderness lover and challenge the seasoned walker! Walking the entire 223km length of the Larapinta Trail is a challenging objective, but one that comes with an equal sense of reward as you complete this outstanding trek in Australia’s Red Centre.

The Larapinta Trail offers one of the greatest desert treks on earth and is one of Australia’s most famous walking experiences. Following the spine of the West MacDonnell range, this trek will allow you to walk the entire length of the Larapinta Trail utilising the knowledge and experience of the pioneers of this now iconic trail. There will be some challenging stages as you pass over remote ridges and canyons, walking up to 30kms on some days.

As with all guided treks on the Larapinta Trail, you will only carry your day pack. The group camping gear is transported to the next campsite by a professional support crew, freeing trekkers to enjoy the diverse desert scenery, revel in the camaraderie of like‑minded travellers and focus on achieving your goal!

Due to closed vehicle and trail access on night 2 of the trip, all 2024 onward dates will follow a slightly amended itinerary. Sections on day 2 and 3 will be walked only partially and alternate walks offered. Please inquire for further details and clarification.

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Trek the full Larapinta Trail with a guided group of like-minded adventurers
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Duration
14 days
Season
Apr-Sep
Activity
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The complete traverse of the Larapinta is an inspiring trek that will delight the wilderness lover and challenge the seasoned walker! Walking the entire 223km length of the Larapinta Trail is a challenging objective, but one that comes with an equal sense of reward as you complete this outstanding trek in Australia’s Red Centre.

The Larapinta Trail offers one of the greatest desert treks on earth and is one of Australia’s most famous walking experiences. Following the spine of the West MacDonnell range, this trek will allow you to walk the entire length of the Larapinta Trail utilising the knowledge and experience of the pioneers of this now iconic trail. There will be some challenging stages as you pass over remote ridges and canyons, walking up to 30kms on some days.

As with all guided treks on the Larapinta Trail, you will only carry your day pack. The group camping gear is transported to the next campsite by a professional support crew, freeing trekkers to enjoy the diverse desert scenery, revel in the camaraderie of like‑minded travellers and focus on achieving your goal!

Due to closed vehicle and trail access on night 2 of the trip, all 2024 onward dates will follow a slightly amended itinerary. Sections on day 2 and 3 will be walked only partially and alternate walks offered. Please inquire for further details and clarification.

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Trip highlights

Trek the entire 223km length of the Larapinta Trail.

Experience wilderness camping under a canopy of stars in the Outback.

Climb Mount Sonder for sunrise, one of the NT’s highest peaks.

Traverse remote ridges and canyons through this semi‑arid region.

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Day 1
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Alice Springs Telegraph Station to Simpson’s Gap
You’ll be picked up from your accommodation at around 7:00am. Please ensure you’ve had breakfast before the pick-up (you may need to pre-purchase food as most cafes will be shut before 7am). Your walking begins at the Alice Springs Telegraph Station which also marks the beginning of the Larapinta Trail itself. The trail passes through Witchetty bush and Mulga scrub, over exposed hills and shady woodlands before you arrive for lunch at Wallaby Gap. From Wallaby Gap, the group will follow the trail west through magnificent, shady Bloodwoods and tall Ironwoods, the dominant trees on this narrow alluvial flat. You may catch sight of a shy Echidna or Black-footed Rock Wallaby as you approach Simpson’s Gap and the remote campsite. *You will need to arrive in Alice Springs the day before your trip, ensuring that you arrive in time to attend the 3:30pm pre-trip briefing on this afternoon.
Distance 25km
Overnight Location Camp
Included Meals Lunch, dinner
Day 2
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Simpson’s Gap to Jay Creek or Simpson’s Gap Loop Walk
From Simpson’s Gap the group will set out on a walk through pleasant, grassy flats and low, rocky hills bearing the scars of early cattle grazing, evidence of the fragility of this arid environment. Graceful Ghost Gums are also to be seen on this section, coated in a white powder with powerful antiseptic properties used by the Arrente people. One of the most peaceful parts of the trail is Spring Gap. You’ll observe a wide variety of plant life and watch for birds at the waterhole. You’ll then walk on through ever changing countryside to the idyllic camp at Jay Creek.
Distance 17-27km
Overnight Location Camp
Included Meals Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 3
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Jay Creek to Standley Chasm
Leaving Jay Creek this morning, you are on sacred ground, where the Aboriginal custodians ask that we walk only in the creek bed. Today’s walk is nothing short of spectacular. The group continues on through varied terrain dotted with Mulga and Witchetty Bush to Tangentyere Junction. Here the track diverges to follow the ridge line above the Finke River. You’ll trek to your lunch spot at Millers Flat, from which you’ll climb through rocky terrain before descending into Standley Chasm from the north. Camp is at Standley Chasm.
Distance 10-15km
Overnight Location Camp
Included Meals Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 4
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Standley Chasm to Birthday Waterhole
From Standley Chasm you’ll follow the spectacular Bridle Trail, an old trading route used by the early settlers in the region. You head up to follow the ridge line over Reveal Saddle to Brinkley’s Bluff. From this high point, just over 1100m, you’re rewarded with superb views of the spine effect created by the West MacDonnell Ranges. After lunch it’s time to take on a steep descent and pass Mintbush Spring, named for the native plant that grows here, a beautifully mint-scented bush related to sage and lavender. The welcoming campsite tonight is at the peaceful Birthday Waterhole.
Distance 19km
Overnight Location Camp
Included Meals Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 5
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Birthday Waterhole to Hugh Gorge
An early rise today for one of the most challenging and rewarding sections on the trail! You’ll head into Spenser Gorge and Paisley Gorge then up to Windy Saddle and Razorback Ridge for expansive views. The trail continues down to Fringe Lily Creek and follows the Linear Valley. The trek this afternoon takes the group on a rough spinifex journey through this semi-arid region allowing breathtaking views of Hugh Gorge. You’ll camp at Birthday Waterhole again tonight.
Distance 16.5km
Overnight Location Camp
Included Meals Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 6-7
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Hugh Gorge to Ellery Creek
For the next two days you’ll stay on the south side of the West MacDonnell Ranges whose soaring presence dominates our vista. The trail remains low, undulating gently through lower-level woodlands and spinifex fields, taking you past Hugh View and Ghost Gum Flat. You’ll hope to chance upon some of the Larapinta’s unique birdlife, such as the Splendid Fairy-wren, Spinifex Bird, and Painted Firetail Finch. The group will spend time at Ellery Waterhole on the afternoon of day 7 and you’ll camp at the remote Rocky Gully Campsite on the evening of Day 6 and Serpentine Chalet on the evening of Day 7.
Distance 31km
Overnight Location Camp
Included Meals Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 8
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Ellery Creek to Serpentine Gorge
Today you are walking through the vertical-spined dolomite country of the Bitter Springs formation. These 800-million-year-old rocks contain fossilised stromatolites, the cyanobacteria that were amongst the first life on this earth. The trail is again through woodlands and spinifex rich in birdlife. Arriving mid-afternoon at the camp provides an opportunity to relax or wander at leisure around the hills of the campsite.
Distance 14km
Overnight Location Camp
Included Meals Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 9
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Serpentine Gorge to Serpentine Chalet
This section of the trail offers breathtaking views as you walk along the high quartzite ridge lines that typify the West MacDonnell Ranges. The group will ascend to Counts Point where you’re able to take in clear views of Central Australia’s western horizon, to Mt Zeil (1531m), the highest peak in the Northern Territory, and Mt Sonder which marks the end of the Larapinta Trail. You can even see the fascinating, huge comet crater of Gosse Bluff. A descent through mysterious old Mulga stands brings you to the camp at Serpentine Chalet, where you’ll enjoy another great evening meal together.
Distance 17km
Overnight Location Camp
Included Meals Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 10
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Serpentine Chalet to Ormiston Gorge
An early start is required to fit in all of the highlights of this section of the trail. Today takes you into the rugged heart of this ancient landscape on a track only opened to the public as recently as 1997. The trail today is again challenging as you ascend to 1088 metres. And again, as always on the Larapinta, your epic climb is rewarded with expansive views. The view opens up across the Alice Valley to the giant, bulky mass of Mt. Giles, one of the Northern Territory’s highest peaks at 1389m.
Distance 31km
Overnight Location Camp
Included Meals Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 11
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Ormiston Gorge to Finke River
A shorter stage of the Larapinta Trail today, leading the gang into the head of the Finke River. The local Arrernte name for the river is ‘Lhere Pinte’, meaning salty river, which is where this trail gets its name from. The Finke is also estimated at being the oldest river in the world. In the afternoon you may visit Glen Helen Gorge.
Distance 10km
Overnight Location Camp
Included Meals Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 12-13
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Davenport Creek and Redbank Creek
These two days have views and trail dominated by the bulk of Mt Sonder, whose colours change magnificently throughout the day. You’ll initially head north-west through spinifex before crossing Davenport Creek, a tributary of the Finke River. You’ll climb over a low section of the range and descend into Rocky Bar Gap, your camp for the night. The next day you’ll head west under the flanks of Mount Sonder passing through some dense Mulga and mallee woodland until reaching the beautiful Redbank Creek. The camp spot for both nights will be on the Finke River.
Distance 28km
Overnight Location Camp
Included Meals Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 14
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Mount Sonder (1380m), return to Alice Springs
This morning the troops are up early for a sunrise ascent of Mount Sonder – known as the pregnant lady by the local Aranda Aboriginal people. An early start allows you to climb in the cool morning air, before the sun heats up the landscape. To view the surrounding country from the top, knowing you have just climbed one of the highest peaks west of the Great Dividing Range, is an unforgettable moment of this trek – what a reward for all that you have done over the last two weeks! Having reached the high point – many consider it the highlight – of the Larapinta Trail it’s time to drive back to Alice Springs, concluding around 2:00-4:00pm. This evening your group may like to get together in Alice for a celebratory meal!
Distance 16km
Overnight Location None
Included Meals Breakfast, lunch

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Dates and prices

This tour is usually run as a small group tour where you would be joining other trekkers on fixed departures, however, private departures are available on request.

StartFinishDurationPlaces LeftPrice

2025-04-20

Alice Springs

14 days / 0 Spaces Left

2025-05-03

Alice Springs

140
$3,975USD

2025-04-27

Alice Springs

14 days / 5+ Spaces Left

2025-05-10

Alice Springs

145+
$3,975USD

2025-05-04

Alice Springs

14 days / 0 Spaces Left

2025-05-17

Alice Springs

140
$3,975USD

2025-05-11

Alice Springs

14 days / 2 Spaces Left

2025-05-24

Alice Springs

142
$3,825USD

2025-05-25

Alice Springs

14 days / 5+ Spaces Left

2025-06-07

Alice Springs

145+
$3,975USD

2025-06-01

Alice Springs

14 days / 0 Spaces Left

2025-06-14

Alice Springs

140
$3,975USD

2025-06-15

Alice Springs

14 days / 0 Spaces Left

2025-06-28

Alice Springs

140
$3,975USD

2025-06-22

Alice Springs

14 days / 0 Spaces Left

2025-07-05

Alice Springs

140
$3,975USD

2025-06-29

Alice Springs

14 days / 0 Spaces Left

2025-07-12

Alice Springs

140
$3,975USD

2025-07-06

Alice Springs

14 days / 0 Spaces Left

2025-07-19

Alice Springs

140
$3,975USD

2025-07-13

Alice Springs

14 days / 0 Spaces Left

2025-07-26

Alice Springs

140
$3,975USD

2025-07-27

Alice Springs

14 days / 0 Spaces Left

2025-08-09

Alice Springs

140
$3,975USD

2025-08-03

Alice Springs

14 days / 2 Spaces Left

2025-08-16

Alice Springs

142
$3,975USD

2025-08-17

Alice Springs

14 days / 0 Spaces Left

2025-08-30

Alice Springs

140
$3,825USD

2025-08-24

Alice Springs

14 days / 0 Spaces Left

2025-09-06

Alice Springs

140
$3,825USD

2025-08-31

Alice Springs

14 days / 5+ Spaces Left

2025-09-13

Alice Springs

145+
$3,825USD

2025-09-07

Alice Springs

14 days / 1 Spaces Left

2025-09-20

Alice Springs

141
$3,825USD
What’s included

Meals

13 breakfasts, 14 lunches and 13 dinners are included.

Accommodations

Camping accommodations for 13 nights are included. Sleeping bag is not included, but can be rented for an extra charge.

Transportation during the Tour

All transportation during the tour is included as outlined in the itinerary, starting and ending with Alice Springs pick up/drop off on first and last day of tour.

Also included

  • Professional wilderness guide and support staff
  • Swags for sleeping (but not sleeping bags)
  • Catering & eating utensils
  • Off‑road transport from Alice Springs
  • Vehicle supported camping throughout
  • All National Park and camping fees
  • Comprehensive group first aid kit
  • Emergency radio/sat phone
  • Mandatory pre‑trip briefing which is held the day before the trip starts

Not included

  • Airfares
  • Accommodation in Alice Springs before and after the trip
  • Items of a personal nature, such as laundry and postage
  • Backpacks
  • Sleeping bag hire (must be booked at least 14 days in advance)
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Travel insurance
  • Face masks and hand sanitiser

Optional Extras

  • Sleeping bag rental

Accommodation for Full Larapinta Trail Trek

During the trip you camp with swags and tents; a true Australian Outback experience. Your guides will prepare all the meals and run the camp, however you will be asked to contribute by putting up your own tent and rolling out your swag. Participation around the camp will make for a more enjoyable experience for everybody.

A swag is comprised of a three‑inch thick foam mattress with a canvas cover to keep it clean – they are very comfortable! Your swag contains a pillow with pillow cover and one fitted sheet. ‑Swags are rolled out inside Mozzie Dome style tents, these offer sleeping under the stars while protecting from bugs. They convert to weatherproof tents in case of rain.

Most groups are made up of a mixture of single participants and couples. Tents are given out as per person or couple, there is no need to share with people you do not know.

Sleeping bags are essential for warmth. You can bring your own or rent one during the booking process. A silk sleeping bag liner will be provided if you are hiring a sleeping bag. Sleeping bag hire must be booked at least 14 days in advance.

There are bush toilets at each campsite. There are even a couple of places on the trek where you have the option to have a hot shower! Your guides will let you know at the briefing when this will be.

Single Rooms and Solo Travellers
If you book as a single traveller you will receive a free upgrade to your own private tent (if available).

Frequently asked questions

How hard is the Full Larapinta Trail Trek?

We rate the difficulty of this tour as a 4 / 5. This trek involves 6‑12 hours walking each day over rugged terrain with some steep ascents and descents. The trail conditions of the Larapinta Trail are rocky, rugged, hard surfaced and dry. While a number of sections of the trail wind through open plains, undulating areas and relatively flat country, overall, the trail is characterised by rocky, stony and mountainous terrain which can rise from 680m above sea level to more than 1,200m along some sections. This trek should not be underestimated as it can be tough and challenging.

Do I need a visa to travel to Australia?

Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.

Are meals included on the Full Larapinta Trail Trek?

13 breakfasts, 14 lunches and 13 dinners are included.

Do I need insurance?

Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip, and your insurance should cover trekking. Get your travel insurance.

How do I get to Alice Springs to start this tour?

Fly into Alice Springs Airport. It can be reached by a domestic flight from some of major Australian cities.

Is the Full Larapinta Trail Trek in English?

Yes, the tour guide is English-speaking.

What should I carry with me during the trek?

The Larapinta end to End is fully vehicle supported. You will carry just a day pack containing the following items:

  • Water for the day’s walk (3‑6L, amount is dependent on the day)
  • Sunhat, sunglasses & sunscreen
  • Snacks for the day, provided by your guides
  • Waterproof and warm layers
  • Camera and any other personal items
  • Sometimes your pre‑packed lunch
  • Your luggage will be transferred by the support vehicle.

Where does the Full Larapinta Trail Trek end?

The tour ends where it begins, in Alice Springs.

Do I need special vaccines to travel to Australia?

Check with your family doctor.

Are there any travel restrictions for Australia?

Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.

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