Section 10 is a pleasant
day walk offering nice scenery and views. The best scenery along this
section is at the start (Ormiston end) of the walk. It is also a windy and undulating
walk from the gorge to Hilltop Lookout. From the lookout onwards the
area flattens out a little. There are a number of creek and river crossings to
complete, but these almost always dry. The views of Mount Sonder in the distance are great. Ormiston Gorge is magnificent and offers some nice side walks such as the Ormiston Pound Walk. |
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Shortest section on the Larapinta Trail |
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Undulating and easy going |
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Easy 2WD access to Ormiston Gorge |
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Nice day walk option (particularly early morning or afternoon) |
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Highlights |
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Ormiston Gorge ( & Ormiston Pound Walk. Connected walk) |
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Views of Mount Sonder along the trail |
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Nice trailhead shelter at Finke River |
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Typical Red Centre creeks/rivers lined with old Red Gum tree's |
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Trail Grade |
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Med: Suitable for a wide range of hikers |
Distance (km) |
9.1 |
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Duration (hrs) |
4 |
Comfortable. Short Section |
Terrain |
Solid |
Mostly compacted earth. |
Gradient |
Average |
Undulating. Easy going. |
Trail |
Good |
Trail is well defined |
Water |
Yes |
Limited. In tanks only. |
Shade |
Good |
Good. Mostly along river beds. |
Camping Fees |
Yes |
Ormiston Gorge ($10.00 per person) |
Campsites |
Yes |
S10 Campsites page  |
Walk Options |
Yes |
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Ormiston Gorge |
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Finke River |
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Section 10 - Larapinta Trail Map |
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Full Colour, Topographic Map, 50K scale |
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Durable. Weatherproof/Tear Proof paper |
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Highly detailed trail data, images, notes |
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Info on terrain, vegetation, profiles, landforms |
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Map Dimension: A3 / Double Sided / Folded |
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Developed by Larapinta Trail Trek Support  |
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S10 Webpage Coming Soon |
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NT Parks Section Fact Sheet and Trail Map  |
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NT Parks Section Fact Sheet and Trail Map  |
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Connected Walks & Trails |
Ormiston Pound Walk |
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Ghost Gum Walk |
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Glen Helen Access Tk |
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Off Track |
Bowman Gap |
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Mount Giles |
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