Tjoritja / West MacDonnell National Park

Accessible for 4WD only.

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.

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

Standley Chasm is a private facility with entrance and camping fees, visit the Standley Chasm website for more details.

Due to overnight flooding, large rocks, timbered debris and sand has been deposited on the Ellery Creek crossing.

Motorists are advised to assess conditions appropriately and consider alternative routes.

Due to overnight flooding, large rocks, timbered debris and sand has been deposited on the Ellery Creek crossing.

Motorists are advised to assess conditions appropriately and consider alternative routes.

Due to overnight flooding, up to 1m of water is over the Finke River crossing. There is also a strong current and the condition of the road surface is likely impacted (sand bars, debris, pot holes).

Motorists are advised to consider alternative routes and plan for possible road closure.

Due to overnight flooding, up to 1m of water is over the Finke River crossing. There is also a strong current and the condition of the road surface is likely impacted (sand bars, debris, pot holes).

Motorists are advised to consider alternative routes and plan for possible road closure.