Section 1
23.8km / 9 hours
Alice Springs Telegraph Station
to Simpsons Gap
Section 1 has basic overnight camping facilities
with water provided halfway at scenic Wallaby
Gap. Allow 2 days to comfortably complete the
walk.
Grade: MEDIUM - a narrow track which may
be rough in places, with some climbing and
descending (suitable for people who walk
regularly and are used to long distances).
Alice Springs Telegraph Station
to Geoff Moss Bridge
Geoff Moss Bridge to Euro Ridge
Euro Ridge to Wallaby Gap
Wallaby Gap to Scorpion Pool
Scorpion Pool to Hat Hill Saddle
Hat Hill Saddle to Simpsons Gap
TOTAL
1.5 hrs
4.9km
2.5 hrs
1.0 hr
1.5 hrs
1.5 hrs
1.0 hr
9 hrs
7.1km
1.5km
4.3km
3.9km
2.1km
23.8km
These walking times are provided as a guide only, for walkers of average fitness
and capable of carrying overnight packs (e.g. 15-20kg). The times are based on a
steady walking pace and allow some time for brief stops but no long rests.
Vehicle access: Alice Springs Telegraph
Station and Simpsons Gap are accessible by
conventional vehicle. The Telegraph Station
is open from 8am to 7pm June to September
inclusive, extending to 9pm in other months.
Full Trail notes and comprehensive maps are
provided in the ‘Larapinta Trail Package’.
Contact Parks and Wildlife for more details.
Simpsons Gap
Visit www.nt.gov.au/parks for details about food drops, transfers, group logistics, camping fees & current conditions
Safety: It’s Your Responsibility
Safety should be your first priority when walking the Larapinta Trail. Careful planning, having the right
supplies, plenty of water and knowing your limits are the keys to a trouble free walk.
• Do not attempt long walks in hot weather (generally November to March, but can also occur either
side of these months). Take warm clothing, a sleeping bag and shelter if you are camping during
the freezing winter nights.
• Consider your health and fitness carefully before walking any part of the Trail. Know your limits
and have an emergency plan. Allow for flexibility in case of unseasonably hot weather.
• Walk with at least two others so that an injured person is not left alone. Carry some form of
emergency communication such as a satellite phone or personal locator beacon (PLB).
• Arrange return transport before you depart. Walkers should leave details of their walk plan with a
reliable person. Ensure they know to contact police if you don’t return by the pre-arranged time.
• Fill out the logbooks provided at every Trailhead so that Rangers can track your movements in an
emergency.
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For more information:
Parks & Wildlife Commission NT
PO Box 1120, Alice Springs NT 0871
Phone: (08) 8951 8250
Email: [email protected]
www.nt.gov.au/parks
for the latest information on planning,
safety and trail conditions.
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