Walking groups on the Larapinta Trail

If your walking group is larger than eight people, you must contact Parks and Wildlife.

You must tell them how many people are in your group and your trip plan.

This information will be posted on this page to tell other walkers.

Trail shelters

There are shelters with water tanks and toilets at:

• Simpsons Gap
• Jay Creek
• Section 4/5 junction
• Hugh Gorge
• Ellery Creek North
• Serpentine Gorge
• Serpentine Chalet Dam
• Ormiston Gorge
• Finke River
• Redbank Gorge.

Independent walkers and groups of fewer than eight have first preference for use of the shelters.

Groups on the trail

Groups of eight or more can camp overnight at a shelter if it is not being used by 5pm.

At Simpsons Gap, there is a separate group shelter with sand tent pads. It is 150m west of the trailhead at the carpark.

At Serpentine Gorge, larger groups can camp in the open 700m west of the shelter, towards the section 7/8 trailhead.

At all other places, larger groups can camp in the open across from the shelters while still being able to use the water and toilet facilities.

Wet weather

All walkers are welcome to use the shelters in wet weather.

If your walking group is larger than 8 people, you must contact Parks and Wildlife.

You must tell them how many people are in your group and your trip plan.

This information will be posted on this page to tell other walkers.

Trail shelters

Shelters with water tanks and toilets are available in trailheads. See facilities.

If you're in a group of 8 or more, you should give priority to those walking alone or in smaller groups.

All walkers are welcome to use the shelters in wet weather.

Camping overnight

Groups of 8 or more can camp overnight at a shelter if it is not being used by 5pm.

At Simpsons Gap, there is a separate group shelter with sand tent pads. It is 150m west of the trailhead at the carpark.

At Serpentine Gorge, larger groups can camp in the open 700m west of the shelter, towards the section 7/8 trailhead.

At all other places, larger groups can camp in the open across from the shelters while still being able to use the water and toilet facilities.