9 Day Larapinta Trek: a journey towards Mt Sonder

Starting in Alice Springs, hike along scenic ridges, gorges and mountain peaks, including the glorious Mt Sonder, the highest point on the Trail.

Carrying only a day pack as you walk, you'll trek through Wallaby Gap; the Serpentine, Ormiston and Redbank Gorges; Finke River; Rocky Bar Gap and more.

Day 1 : Pick up Alice Springs, explore section 3 and Standley Chasm | 8-10kms

Day 2 : Hike section 4 from Standley Chasm to Brinkley Bluff and return | 20kms

Day 3 : Hike section 7 from Ellery Creek to Serpentine Gorge | 14kms

Day 4 : Trek section 8 Serpentine Gorge to Serpentine Chalet Dam, including Counts Point | 15kms

Day 5 : Explore the Ochre Pits, walk part of section 9 including Inarlanga Pass | 12-14kms

Day 6 : Hike section 11a from Rocky Bar Gap to Finke River | 15kms

Day 7 : Walk section 10 from Ormiston Gorge to Finke River | 11kms

Day 8 : Summit Mt Sonder | 16kms

Day 9 : Walk Ormiston Pound and Gorge, return to Alice Springs | 8kms