Tjoritja / West MacDonnell National Park

Find out more about 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.

Activity / SiteStatusComments Forecast opening
Birthday Waterhole OpenHigh clearance 4WD only-
Dolomite Walk Open  -
Glen Helen Gorge Open  -
Glen Helen Gorge Walk Open  -
Finke River Two Mile Open High clearance 4WD only-
Hugh Gorge OpenHigh clearance 4WD only-
Ochre Pits Open  -
Aranda Walk Open  -
Tyler's Pass Open  -
Roma Gorge Open High Clearance 4WD only-
Standley Chasm ClosedA private facility with entrance and camping fees, visit the Standley Chasm website for more details.Easter

Ellery Creek Big Hole

Activity / SiteStatusComments Forecast opening
Ellery Creek Big Hole Open -
Ellery Creek Loop WalkOpen -

Ormiston Gorge

Activity / SiteStatusComments Forecast opening
Ormiston Gorge Open  -
Ormiston Gorge campground Open  -
Ormiston Gorge Kiosk OpenOpen daily 10am to 4pm from Easter Saturday onwards-
Ormiston Pound Walk: Ormiston Gorge Open -

Ghost Gum

Activity / SiteStatusComments Forecast opening
Ghost Gum Lookout Open -
Ghost Gum Loop Walk  Open -

Redbank Gorge

Activity / SiteStatusComments Forecast opening
Redbank Gorge Open

4WD recommended

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Redbank Gorge Walk Open -

Simpsons Gap

Activity / SiteStatusComments Forecast opening
Simpsons Gap Open -
Simpsons Gap Bicycle Path Open -
Woodlands TrailOpen -
Cassia Hill WalkOpen -

Serpentine

Activity / SiteStatusComments Forecast opening
Serpentine Gorge Open -
Serpentine Chalet Dam Open -

Larapinta Trail

Activity / SiteStatusComments Forecast opening
Larapinta Trail Open

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.

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Section 1 - Telegraph Station to Simpsons Gap Open  -
Section 2 - Simpsons Gap to Jay Creek OpenImpacted by recent bushfire; temporary signage and flagging tape in use in some areas-
Section 3 - Jay Creek to Standley Chasm Open

Impacted by recent bushfire; temporary signage and flagging tape in use in some areas.

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.

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Section 4 - Standley Chasm to Birthday Waterhole Open

Impacted by recent bushfire; temporary signage and flagging tape in use in some areas.

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Section 5 - Birthday Waterhole to Hugh Gorge Open

Impacted by recent bushfire; temporary signage and flagging tape in use in some areas.

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Section 6 - Hugh Gorge to Ellery Creek OpenImpacted by recent bushfire; temporary signage and flagging tape in use in some areas.-
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 -

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