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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.
• Do not attempt long walks in hot weather (generally November to March, but can also occur either side of these months). 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, Wildlife & HeritagePO Box 1120, Alice Springs NT 0871Phone: (08) 8951 8250 Email: [email protected]
LT0519
www.nt.gov.au
Section 12 takes walkers up Mt Sonder (an icon of Tjoritja/West MacDonnell National Park). The arduous climb to the peak is well worth the effort and views from the summit are some of the most spectacular available in the West MacDonnells. Allow 6 hours to comfortably complete this walk.
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: While you do not need 4WD to get to the Trailhead at Redbank Gorge, a vehicle with high clearance is recommended.
Camping fees: A camping fee of $5.00 per person applies at Redbank Gorge. It is a good idea to carry the correct amount of money as change is not available.
Redbank Gorge Carpark to Saddle
1.0 hr 1.6km
Saddle to Mount Sonder 2.5 hrs 5.5km
Mount Sonder to Redbank Gorge Carpark
2.5 hrs 7.1km
TOTAL 6 hrs 14.2km
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 1214.2km / 6 hours
Redbank Gorgeto Mt Sonder and back
Full Trail notes and comprehensive maps are provided in the ‘Larapinta Trail Package’.
Contact Parks and Wildlife for more details.
Redbank Gorge
Visit www.nt.gov.au/leisure/recreation/bushwalking-hiking/larapinta-trail for details about food drops, transfers, group logistics, camping fees & current conditions.
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