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 Open High clearance 4WD only.  
Dolomite Walk Open   
Glen Helen Gorge Open   
Glen Helen Gorge Walk Open   
Finke River Two Mile Open   
Hugh Gorge Open High Clearance 4WD only.  
Ochre Pits Open   
Aranda Walk Open   
Tyler's Pass Open   
Roma Gorge Open High Clearance 4WD only.  
Standley Chasm Open A private facility with entrance and camping fees, visit the Standley Chasm website for more details.

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 from 6 April daily from 10am to 4pm. 
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

High clearance 4WD only.

Some toilets at Redbank Woodlands and Redbank Ridgetop campsites are closed for maintenance.

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Redbank Gorge Walk Open -

Simpsons Gap

Activity / SiteStatusComments Forecast opening
Simpsons Gap Open -
Simpsons Gap Bicycle Path Open -
Woodlands TrailOpenStay on the trail and avoid entering surrounding areas of burnt ground where fire hazards may persist. 
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.

 
Section 1 - Telegraph Station to Simpsons Gap Open   -
Section 2 - Simpsons Gap to Jay Creek Open   -
Section 3 - Jay Creek to Standley Chasm Open

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.

 
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: 02 September 2024

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