Redbank Gorge to Alice Springs
Warning: a lot of photographs. Useful info for drive and day walks.
There is one overnight pack carrying to Brinkley Bluff (1209m) and return.
Warning: a lot of photographs. Useful info for drive and day walks.
There is one overnight pack carrying to Brinkley Bluff (1209m) and return.
Length: 15.8km, Time: 7 hours return, Track Standar: Hard
Total Climbing: 710m, Total Descent: 710m
Access: Redbank Gorge
Facilities: Walk-In Camping, Water tank and Toilet.
There are 2 Car Camping Areas before Redbank Gorge Carpark. DIY camping fee and BYO water.
This is my third time in the area and I am back here with one of my best friends.
Track to Mt Sonder Lookout
Mt Sonder 1380m
Redbank Gorge Short Walk (2km, 1hour return, moderate) can be done after Mt Sonder Walk. If planning to do both, an early start is suggested. For great sunrise views, best time to start is 2.30am onwards. Get your head torch and breakfast ready for the big day.
My friend, Allan at Redbank Gorge
Sidetrip to Glen Helen Gorge about 20km drive from Redbank Gorge.
Facilities: powered and unpowered sites, pub meals, accommodation options, licenced bar.
Move on to Ormiston Gorge
Camping with showers (solar panels). Fee paid at Visitor centre, kiosk, bore water
Walks include: 3-4 hour Pound Loop, Ghost Gum Lookout and 5 mins Waterhole one way.
Ormiston Pound Walk: Sidetrip to Lookout (L)
Continue through the Gorge to return to the carpark (about 2.0km)
No dingo was seen this time.
Waterhole Walk
Ghost Gum Lookout
Serpentine Chalet Bush Camp
Campsite: Chalet Ruins located near the first carpark with signpost
Campsite: 2WD turning point
Counts Point Walk: Chalet Ruins - Group campsite - 4WD campsites - Info Board - Gate -
Chalet Dam Walk follows service track to Walkers Camp with a long drop toilet and two water tanks.
Mt Sonder from Counts Point
Me at Counts Point Junction and Allan (R) follows the ridge back down
Inarlanga Pass Walk (via Larapinta Trail Section 9):
Length: 3.3km, Time: 1hour 35mins each way and Grade: Moderate
Campsite - Serpentine Chalet Dam: From here, we head west unlike the yesterday walk to Counts Point, we headed south-east. The track is marked with blue track markers.
Inarlanga Pass
Me back here. I had had lunch stop on this rock when walking the LT in 2013
Going through the pass, continue on Larapinta Trail heading north and
west en route to Waterfall Gorge, then return.
Serpentine Gorge Waterhole (1.4km, 30mins return) and
Follow track to lookouts offering some fantastic views.
Comfortable stay (incl 3G charging station) is arranged for LT walkers these days.
Tentsites were here in 2013 and sunset & sunrise was the offering.
Waterhole
Great view of the upper section of the gorge
Ellery Creek
Dolomite short loop walk
Van light powered with solar energy charged during the day. Worth an investment.
Swimable but freezing water.
Enjoyed a skinny dip just before dark when walking LT in 2013.
Missed an overnight pack-carrying trip to Upper Hugh Gorge due to road conditions required a high clearance 4WD
Standley Chasm and an overnight pack-carrying to Brinkley Bluff
Facilities: Small tentsite area for LT walkers. Showers (+ laundry) are available for overnight campers. Food drop and pickup at Kiosk.
BaseCamp 4 nights at carpark. There are a few short walks in the area.
BaseCamp 4 nights at carpark. There are a few short walks in the area.
Best time to visit: 12pm - 2pm. The walls glow from reflected sunlight.
Just 10min walk from carpark. Entry fees apply to access the Standley Chasm walk.
Had dinner at kiosk on the first evening.
Just 10min walk from carpark. Entry fees apply to access the Standley Chasm walk.
Had dinner at kiosk on the first evening.
Next day, drive to Alice Springs, do the banking, fill up petrol, top up food and drinks, visit Telegraph Station, then back to Standley Chasm
Scenic views along Larapinta Drive
Tour around Telegraph Station and have afternoon tea at kiosk
Walk up to Angkale Junction (via LT sectin 3) in late afternoon
after arrival back from Telegraph Station - Alice Springs
after arrival back from Telegraph Station - Alice Springs
Pack-carry from Standley Chasm to Brinkley Bluff and return (via LT Section 4)
Length: 10km, Time: 5hrs+, Track Standard: Hard, Climbing: 560m, Descent: 110m
View south from Reveal Saddle
Rocky Cleft
West MacDonnell NP
Camping on top: there were about 8 tents and 15 walkers.
Sunset on Brinkley Bluff (1209m)
Set up tent here 5 years ago when doing Long Distance Walking - The LT
3G here
Leaving Standley Chasm, we drove to Simpsons Gap, where I had a minor fall on sand and my camera was damaged. Keep an eye out for rock wallabies.
Larapinta Trail 2013; Larapinta Trail 2000