Larapinta Trail (Third Edition)

The Larapinta Trail winds its way along the western end of the MacDonnell Ranges for 230 km and includes a climb on to Mt Sonder which is the Northern Territory’s fourth highest peak.

To undertake the Larapinta Trail in its entirety is a truly unique opportunity to experience a timeless landscape.  The trail is named after the Traditional Custodian’s name for the Finke River which is one of the world’s oldest rivers, having followed the same course for about 350 million years.  The Larapinta Trail can be walked in either direction and this guide includes notes for both which are colour coded for ease of use.  This third edition includes some changes – small sections which have been re-routed, steep climbs and descents which  have been stepped and zigzagged and more shelter huts have been built with most having solar charging points.

The unique experience provided by the Larapinta Trail has become a mecca for walkers from all over the world.