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The Larapinta Trail has no fees to walk the trail. However there are some camp spots that require fees. These camping fees must be paid in cash.

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The best time to walk the track is between May and August in winter. There are clear blue skies, the temperature stays in the mid-low twenties and there are cool breezes, perfect for walking conditions.

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-Underwear
-Pants or shorts
-Socks
-Raincoat
-Hat, beanie
-Sunglasses
-Watch

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-Backpack/pack 75-85 liters
-Pack external cover
-Internal pack liner
-Rubbish bag, plastic bags
-Wallet/purse
-Water bottles (1-2 liters), water treatment

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The Larapinta Trail is located in Northern Territory, Australia. The eastern end of the track is at Alice Springs and the western end at Mount Sonder.

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The Larapinta Trail is located in Northern Territory, Australia. The eastern end of the track is at Alice Springs and the western end at Mount Sonder.

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The track follows the West MacDonnel Ranges which is located in the West Macdonnell National Park. Hemmannsburg is the nearest, which is an aboriginal community which some of them call Ntaria.

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-Tent + repair kit

-Pegs

-Ground sheet

-Sleeping Bag
-Sleeping Mat
-Bivvie Bag

-Tarp
-Pillow

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-Cooking pot

- scourer

-Stove

-matches

-Fuel

-mug, plate

-Knife, spoon, fork

-Food

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-Toilet paper

-camera, batteries

-Hand towel, hand sanitiser

-Spade

-Whistle

-Torch

-Compass

-Map

-First aid kit

-Walking poles

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-Very scenic trail, with blue skies, sunburned landscapes and amazing geological formations

-one of the world's best long-distance arid-zone walks

-sites sacred to the Arrernte Aboriginal people

-Large diversity of wildlife with over 600 species of flora as well as birds and native wildlife

-You can swim in waterholes

-Campsites with comfortable facilities such as, shower tents, heating, phone and camera charging, phone reception, bathrooms, communal and sleeping tents and solar panels that power kitchens

-Larapinta Trail has a ‘leave no trace policy’ that protects the environment and keeps it clean

-Learning experiences with professional guides that also provide healthy and delicious meals, local knowledge and first aid

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All sections of the Larapinta Trail require basic bush walking knowledge and have rough tracks. There are hard sections of the trail that are only suitable for experienced bush walkers and hikers. Some of the sections in the tracks are across remote areas and all trails need an above average fitness level.

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The Larapinta trail is home to over 200 species of birds and around 1500 plant species and 15 different land snails. The black footed rock wallaby is a very popular marsupial that is seen on the Larapinta trail. The rock wallabies main threat is the introduced species such as foxes, dogs and feral cats. Types of flora along the Larapinta trail include:

Curry wattle

Emubush

Sturts desert pea

Sturts desert rose

Tall Mulla Mulla

White paper daisy

Solanum- Bush tomato

Etc

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Introduced species at the Larapinta trail includes foxes, rabbits, dogs and ferrel cats. The trail is not effected by any soil pathogens like cinnamon fungus. Weeds are also another threat to the Larapinta region.

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The trail is 223 kilometers (139 miles) long, making up one of Australia’s most spectacular trekking experiences. You walk along 12 sections following the spine of the West MacDonnell Ranges. The hike is expected to take between 12-20 days depending on how fast or slow you do it.

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As the trail is located in Northern Territory, an arid region with extreme climatic conditions you can experience both intense heat and freezing conditions. During winter there are clear blue skies and usually low-mid 20C temperatures and cool breezes. Nights are often quite cool during winter and it is not uncommon for frequent 3-5C nights, particularly in the gorges and valleys. Temperatures can drop below freezing especially in the months of June or July. Summer along the Larapinta Trail is characterized by intense heat being mid 40’s C during the day with hot winds, low humidity and high UV. Weather is more intense along the trail due to heat captured and generated by the rocky mountain ranges. Nights in summer along the trail are very warm making it uncomfortable to sleep.

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One of the great advantages of the Larapinta Trail is its access. Alice Springs is well serviced with various air, road and rail options to get you there. A number of the trailheads can be accessed by 2WD and 4WD vehicles, with all of the major highways and roads in good condition. There also options of being dropped off and picked up by tourism operators. There is also major car rental companies in town for people to use.