Tjoritja / West MacDonnell National Park

Before you leave home, check road conditions on the NT Government's Road Report website.

You should also check the status for each activity and site below.

Before you leave home, check road conditions on the NT Government's Road Report website.

You should also check the status for each activity and site below.

Activity / SiteStatusComments Forecast opening
Birthday Waterhole ClosedLarapinta Drive and Namatjira Drive are closed due to flooding5 April 2024
Dolomite Walk ClosedLarapinta Drive and Namatjira Drive are closed due to flooding29 March 2024
Glen Helen Gorge ClosedLarapinta Drive and Namatjira Drive are closed due to flooding28 March 2024
Glen Helen Gorge Walk ClosedLarapinta Drive and Namatjira Drive are closed due to flooding28 March 2024
Finke River Two Mile ClosedLarapinta Drive and Namatjira Drive are closed due to flooding5 April 2024
Hugh Gorge ClosedLarapinta Drive and Namatjira Drive are closed due to flooding5 April 2024
Ochre Pits ClosedLarapinta Drive and Namatjira Drive are closed due to flooding28 March 2024
Aranda Walk ClosedLarapinta Drive and Namatjira Drive are closed due to flooding28 March 2024
Tyler's PassClosedLarapinta Drive and Namatjira Drive are closed due to flooding28 March 2024
Roma GorgeClosedLarapinta Drive and Namatjira Drive are closed due to flooding5 April 2024

Ellery Creek Big Hole

Activity / SiteStatusComments Forecast opening
Ellery Creek Big Hole ClosedLarapinta Drive and Namatjira Drive are closed due to flooding29 March 2024
Ellery Creek Loop WalkClosedLarapinta Drive and Namatjira Drive are closed due to flooding29 March 2024

Ormiston Gorge

Activity / SiteStatusComments Forecast opening
Ormiston Gorge ClosedLarapinta Drive and Namatjira Drive are closed due to flooding28 March 2024
Ormiston Gorge campground ClosedLarapinta Drive and Namatjira Drive are closed due to flooding29 March 2024
Ormiston Gorge Kiosk ClosedSeason opening early April Then open daily from 10am to 4pm.Early April
Ormiston Pound Walk: Ormiston Gorge ClosedLarapinta Drive and Namatjira Drive are closed due to flooding28 March 2024

Ghost Gum

Activity / SiteStatusComments Forecast opening
Ghost Gum Lookout ClosedLarapinta Drive and Namatjira Drive are closed due to flooding28 March 2024
Ghost Gum Loop Walk  ClosedLarapinta Drive and Namatjira Drive are closed due to flooding28 March 2024

Redbank Gorge

Activity / SiteStatusComments Forecast opening
Redbank Gorge ClosedRedbank Gorge access track impassable due to heavy rainfall29 March 2024
Redbank Gorge Walk ClosedRedbank Gorge access track impassable due to heavy rainfall29 March 2024

Simpsons Gap

Activity / SiteStatusComments Forecast opening
Simpsons Gap Open  
Simpsons Gap Bicycle Path OpenWater over bike path at multiple locations, use with caution-

Serpentine

Activity / SiteStatusComments Forecast opening
Serpentine Gorge ClosedLarapinta Drive and Namatjira Drive are closed due to flooding29 March 2024
Serpentine Chalet Dam ClosedLarapinta Drive and Namatjira Drive are closed due to flooding29 March 2024

Larapinta Trail

Activity / SiteStatusComments Forecast opening
Larapinta Trail Open

Note: Larapinta Drive west of Standley Chasm and Namatjira Drive are both closed, due to re-open by 28 March 2024. Larapinta Trail vehicle access points are currently inaccessible as a result of this.

Heat safety:

Hiking the Larapinta Trail is only recommended between April and September. Conditions outside these months can be dangerously hot. It may be safe to plan shorter early morning walks, but careful planning and attention to weather forecasts is required.

Read more about staying safe in the heat in parks.

Maps and communication:

Hikers must be prepared with maps and emergency communication. Download the free Avenza Maps for each section of the trail before you commence your walk.

Find out how to get free interactive park maps on your mobile phone and tablet.

Trail site bookings:

Campground bookings are now made online. Find out how to use the parks booking system.

 
Section 1 - Telegraph Station to Simpsons Gap Open  -
Section 2 - Simpsons Gap to Jay Creek OpenAccess to Jay Creek via the Hamilton Downs Road is no longer possible -
Section 3 - Jay Creek to Standley Chasm Open

Access to Jay Creek via the Hamilton Downs Road is no longer possible

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Section 4 - Standley Chasm to Birthday Waterhole Open  -
Section 5 - Birthday Waterhole to Hugh Gorge Open -
Section 6 - Hugh Gorge to Ellery Creek Open  -
Section 7 - Ellery Creek to Serpentine Gorge Open  -
Section 8 - Serpentine Gorge to Serpentine Chalet Open  -
Section 9 - Serpentine Chalet to Ormiston Gorge Open  -
Section 10 - Ormiston Gorge to Finke River Open -
Section 11 - Finke River to Redbank Gorge Open -
Section 12 - Redbank Gorge to Mt Sonder return Open -

Last updated: 27 March 2024

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