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 / Site | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
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Birthday Waterhole | Closed | Larapinta Drive and Namatjira Drive are closed due to flooding | 5 April 2024 |
Dolomite Walk | Closed | Larapinta Drive and Namatjira Drive are closed due to flooding | 29 March 2024 |
Glen Helen Gorge | Closed | Larapinta Drive and Namatjira Drive are closed due to flooding | 28 March 2024 |
Glen Helen Gorge Walk | Closed | Larapinta Drive and Namatjira Drive are closed due to flooding | 28 March 2024 |
Finke River Two Mile | Closed | Larapinta Drive and Namatjira Drive are closed due to flooding | 5 April 2024 |
Hugh Gorge | Closed | Larapinta Drive and Namatjira Drive are closed due to flooding | 5 April 2024 |
Ochre Pits | Closed | Larapinta Drive and Namatjira Drive are closed due to flooding | 28 March 2024 |
Aranda Walk | Closed | Larapinta Drive and Namatjira Drive are closed due to flooding | 28 March 2024 |
Tyler's Pass | Closed | Larapinta Drive and Namatjira Drive are closed due to flooding | 28 March 2024 |
Roma Gorge | Closed | Larapinta Drive and Namatjira Drive are closed due to flooding | 5 April 2024 |
Ellery Creek Big Hole
Activity / Site | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
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Ellery Creek Big Hole | Closed | Larapinta Drive and Namatjira Drive are closed due to flooding | 29 March 2024 |
Ellery Creek Loop Walk | Closed | Larapinta Drive and Namatjira Drive are closed due to flooding | 29 March 2024 |
Ormiston Gorge
Activity / Site | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
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Ormiston Gorge | Closed | Larapinta Drive and Namatjira Drive are closed due to flooding | 28 March 2024 |
Ormiston Gorge campground | Closed | Larapinta Drive and Namatjira Drive are closed due to flooding | 29 March 2024 |
Ormiston Gorge Kiosk | Closed | Season opening early April Then open daily from 10am to 4pm. | Early April |
Ormiston Pound Walk: Ormiston Gorge | Closed | Larapinta Drive and Namatjira Drive are closed due to flooding | 28 March 2024 |
Ghost Gum
Activity / Site | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
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Ghost Gum Lookout | Closed | Larapinta Drive and Namatjira Drive are closed due to flooding | 28 March 2024 |
Ghost Gum Loop Walk | Closed | Larapinta Drive and Namatjira Drive are closed due to flooding | 28 March 2024 |
Redbank Gorge
Activity / Site | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
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Redbank Gorge | Closed | Redbank Gorge access track impassable due to heavy rainfall | 29 March 2024 |
Redbank Gorge Walk | Closed | Redbank Gorge access track impassable due to heavy rainfall | 29 March 2024 |
Simpsons Gap
Activity / Site | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
---|---|---|---|
Simpsons Gap | Open | ||
Simpsons Gap Bicycle Path | Open | Water over bike path at multiple locations, use with caution | - |
Serpentine
Activity / Site | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
---|---|---|---|
Serpentine Gorge | Closed | Larapinta Drive and Namatjira Drive are closed due to flooding | 29 March 2024 |
Serpentine Chalet Dam | Closed | Larapinta Drive and Namatjira Drive are closed due to flooding | 29 March 2024 |
Larapinta Trail
Activity / Site | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
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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 | Open | Access 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 | - |
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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