Section 6 is the longest section of the Larapinta Trail, but much of the trail winds up, around and over undulating and boring terrain for no particular reason. That said, it is a pleasant walk across Alice Valley and a welcoming change after the rugged mountainous terrain of S5. Excellent walk for bird watching. Rocky Gully is a nice half way campsite. |
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Longest section of the Larapinta Trail |
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Easy access to trailhead at Ellery Creek |
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Undulating, winding and boring terrain at times |
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Access to Hugh Gorge Trailhead is by high clearance 4WD only |
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Highlights |
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Views from the Saddle are impressive |
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Excellent bird life along entire trail |
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Ghost Gum Flat campsite. Nice overnight camp option. |
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Rocky Gap is a nice halfway point. There are also water tanks |
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Trail Grade |
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Med: Suitable for fit walkers |
Distance (km) |
31.2 |
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Duration (hrs) |
11 |
Comfortable. Allow sightseeing |
Terrain |
Good |
Mostly hard surfaces |
Gradient |
Average |
Undulating |
Trail |
Good |
.Trail is well defined |
Water |
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Limited. In tanks only. |
Shade |
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Very Limited. |
Camping Fees |
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($5.00 per person) Ellery Creek |
Campsites |
Yes |
S6 Campsites page  |
Walk Options |
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Multiday - Extended  |
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Section 6 - 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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S6 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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Getting to Hugh Gorge Trailhead  |
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Alice Springs to Hugh Gorge Access Track Turn Off is approx 56 km west of Alice Springs via Larapinta and Namatjira Dve. Hugh Gorge is located 22.3km from the T/O along a high clearance 4WD only track. |
Hugh Gorge Access Webpage  |
Getting to Ellery Creek Trailhead  |
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The Ellery Creek Trailhead is approx 90 km west of Alice Springs and can be access via the sealed Larapinta & Namatjira Drives. Access from Namatjira Road to the car park is via a 2km rocky dirt track which is OK for 2WD's but can be a little bumpy. |
Blog: Accessing Trailheads  |
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Connected Walks & Trails |
Dolomite Walk |
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Off Track |
None |
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Common views near Hugh View |
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Trail passing through rocky gneiss terrain |
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Common type of flat and easy walking |
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Typical terrain and scenery |
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Common views of Chewing's Range |
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Open rocky terrain near Heavitree Range |
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Close to Ellery Creek looking backwards W |
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Looking W on high ground close to Ellery C |
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