larapinta trail - section 7 information sheet
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Safety: It’s Your ResponsibilitySafety should be your first priority when walking the Larapinta Trail. Careful planning, having the right supplies, plenty of water and knowing your limits are the keys to a trouble free walk.• The recommended walking season is April to September inclusive, although dangerously hot
weather can occur during these months. Do not attempt long walks in hot weather. Take warm clothing, a sleeping bag and shelter if you are camping during the freezing winter nights.
• Consider your health and fitness carefully before walking any part of the Trail. Know your limits and have an emergency plan. Allow for flexibility in case of unseasonably hot weather.
• Walk with at least two others so that an injured person is not left alone. Carry some form of emergency communication such as a satellite phone or personal locator beacon (PLB).
• Arrange return transport before you depart. Walkers should leave details of their walk plan with a reliable person. Ensure they know to contact police if you don’t return by the pre-arranged time.
• Fill out the logbooks provided at every Trailhead so that Rangers can track your movements in an emergency.
For more information:Parks and Wildlife DivisionPO Box 1120, Alice Springs NT 0871Phone: (08) 8951 8250 Email: [email protected]
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www.nt.gov.au
Section 7 provides walkers with an opportunity to enjoy expansive views across the Alice Valley, before passing through the Heavitree Range. The gently undulating terrain means this section can easily be completed in one day. Grade 4 - MODERATE TO DIFFICULT: Suitable for people with a good level of fitness. Bushwalking experience required. This track is rough with long steep sections. Vehicle access: Ellery Creek South and Serpentine Gorge are both accessible by conventional vehicle from Namatjira Drive. There is no vehicle access to Ellery Creek North.
Camping fees: A camping fee of $4.00 per person applies at Ellery Creek South. It is a good idea to bring the correct amount of money as change is not available.
Ellery Creek North to West Junction 3.5 hrs 9.4 kmWest Junction to Serpentine Gorge Campsite 1.0 hr 2.6 km
Serpentine Gorge Campsite to Serpentine Gorge Carpark 0.5 hr 0.8 km
TOTAL 5.0 hrs 12.8 km(Ellery Creek South to Stile) (1.0 hr) (1.9 km)
(Stile to Trig Point) (2.0 hrs) (4.1 km)
These walking times are provided as a guide only, for walkers of average fitness and capable of carrying overnight packs (e.g. 15-20kg). The times are based on a steady walking pace and allow some time for brief stops but no long rests.
Section 712.8km / 5.0 hours
Ellery Creek North to Serpentine Gorge
Full Trail notes and comprehensive maps are provided in the ‘Larapinta Trail Package’.
Contact Parks and Wildlife for more details.
Serpentine GorgeSerpentine Gorge
Visit www.nt.gov.au/leisure/recreation/bushwalking-hiking/larapinta-trail for details about food drops, transfers, group logistics, camping fees & current conditions.
(Trig Point to West Junction) (1.0 hr) (3.7 km)
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