Itinerary
- Day 1
Alice Springs to West MacDonnell Ranges
Start early from Alice Springs and head into the West MacDonnell Ranges for your first wilderness walk. You'll cover 14km on a casual route with nice views at Euro Ridge, then ground support picks you up at Wallaby Gap for transfer to camp. There's a chance to cool off at a natural waterhole on the way if you fancy it. Once you settle in at the remote campsite, you'll try an Aboriginal bush food tasting platter to kick things off.
- Start point
- 82 Barrett Drive, Desert Springs Northern Territory 0870, Australia (Our central meeting point will be Doubletree by Hilton 82 Barrett Drive, Alice Springs, 06:00 - 06:30)
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner (Kungkas Can Cook Aboriginal bush food tasting platter)
Included Activities
- 14km guided bushwalk from Alice Springs outskirts (Grade 4 - moderate to difficult)
- Euro Ridge viewing
- Ground support vehicle transfer from Wallaby Gap to remote campsite
- Kungkas Can Cook Aboriginal bush food tasting platter
- Optional natural waterhole swim (if time permits)
Optional Activities
- Natural waterhole swim (dependent on time availability)
Landmarks Euro Ridge Wallaby Gap West MacDonnell Ranges National Park 
- Day 2
West MacDonnell Ranges
This day pushes you harder with a 13.4km section of the Larapinta Trail reserved for experienced walkers in solid fitness. You'll see high quartzite ridgelines including Haasts Bluff and Mt Zeil, which is the Northern Territory's highest peak. The views are really something special from up there. After hours of hiking, if there's time and you've got energy left, a swim at a natural waterhole gives you a chance to refresh before heading back.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- 13.4km guided Larapinta Trail Section 8 walk (Grade 4 - moderate to difficult)
- Haasts Bluff viewing
- Mt Zeil viewing
- Optional natural waterhole swim (if time permits)
Optional Activities
- Natural waterhole swim (dependent on time availability)
Landmarks Haasts Bluff Mt Zeil - Day 3
Ormiston Gorge
You'll work through the lower areas around Ormiston Gorge and gradually climb into the Finke River's back reaches. This region holds important Aboriginal cultural sites like 'Yapulpa' from the Carpet Snake Dreaming and locations connected to Emu and Kangaroo Man Dreaming stories. A refreshing swim fits in if timing works out. Back at camp, you'll spend the evening relaxing under the desert night sky with clear sightlines to stars you don't see anywhere else.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- 11km guided bushwalk around Ormiston Gorge and Finke River (Grade 3 - moderate)
- Yapulpa sacred site viewing (Carpet Snake Dreaming)
- Emu Dreaming site viewing
- Kangaroo Man Dreaming site viewing
- Optional natural waterhole swim (if time permits)
Optional Activities
- Natural waterhole swim (dependent on time availability)
Landmarks Ormiston Gorge Finke River Yapulpa 
- Day 4
Mount Sonder
You'll need to wake around 3am to start the challenging 8km climb to Mount Sonder's peak. Reaching the top rewards you with a sunrise view that spans 360 degrees across the landscape from the highest point around. After you come down from that, a cooked Aussie breakfast waits at camp. Your afternoon is yours to spend however you like at camp or exploring Ormiston Gorge. That evening you'll have one more night under the Milky Way at the remote campsite.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Cooked Aussie breakfast at camp), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- 16km guided Mount Sonder climb including 8km to peak (Grade 5 - difficult)
- Sunrise viewing from Mount Sonder peak with 360-degree views
- Cooked Aussie breakfast at camp
- Leisure time at camp or Ormiston Gorge
Landmarks Mount Sonder Ormiston Gorge 
- Day 5
Ormiston Gorge to Alice Springs
Your last day features the Ormiston Pound Walk, which ranks as one of the best short walks on the Larapinta Trail. You'll see wildlife and varied vegetation throughout, with views of Chewing's Range and Mount Giles as you enter the Gorge. After lunch by the waterhole at Ormiston Gorge, you'll pack up camp and head back toward town. Hot showers feel particularly good after days in the bush, and then you'll make your way to an outback restaurant in Alice Springs for your farewell dinner.
- End point
- 82 Barrett Drive, Desert Springs Northern Territory 0870, Australia (same as the pickup location, 17:00 - 17:30)
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Final picnic lunch at Ormiston Gorge), Dinner
Included Activities
- 9km guided Ormiston Pound Walk Section 9/10 (Grade 3 - moderate)
- Chewing's Range viewing
- Mount Giles viewing
- Ormiston Gorge entry experience
- Final picnic lunch at Ormiston Gorge
- Return transfer to Alice Springs
- Courtesy hotel drop-off in Alice Springs
Optional Activities
- Farewell dinner at one of Alice Springs outback restaurants (make your own way)
Landmarks Ormiston Pound Chewing's Range Mount Giles Ormiston Gorge
