Skip to main content

Hi there, would you like to view this page on our USA site?

Yes, switch sites
Larapinta Trail
Hayles ormiston
Ormiston food Alisha Lawton Guide

9 Day Larapinta Trek: a journey towards Mt Sonder

The nine-day trek is a selection of highlights of the Larapinta Trail.

Starting in Alice Springs, hike along scenic ridges, gorges and mountain peaks, including the glorious Mt Sonder, the highest point on the Trail.

Carrying only a day pack as you walk, you'll trek through Wallaby Gap; the Serpentine, Ormiston and Redbank Gorges; Finke River; Rocky Bar Gap and more.

Day 1 : Pick up Alice Springs, explore section 3 and Standley Chasm | 8-10kms

Day 2 : Hike section 4 from Standley Chasm to Brinkley Bluff and return | 20kms

Day 3 : Hike section 7 from Ellery Creek to Serpentine Gorge | 14kms

Day 4 : Trek section 8 Serpentine Gorge to Serpentine Chalet Dam, including Counts Point | 15kms

Day 5 : Explore the Ochre Pits, walk part of section 9 including Inarlanga Pass | 12-14kms

Day 6 : Hike section 11a from Rocky Bar Gap to Finke River | 15kms

Day 7 : Walk section 10 from Ormiston Gorge to Finke River | 11kms

Day 8 : Summit Mt Sonder | 16kms

Day 9 : Walk Ormiston Pound and Gorge, return to Alice Springs | 8kms

Operated by

Map

What’s nearby

What’s nearby

Explore the NT
Driving routes Flight paths
Sunrise_over_Katherine_Gorge.jpg

Subscribe

Sign up to receive the latest news, deals and travel information about the Northern Territory. Data privacy