Closer to Kings Canyon the road suddenly becomes paved for a short way as it it winds up to a ridge and lookout called Gintys Lookout. I am not sure they will let you pass (you have to request a permit) Bluff Tnorala Tylers Pass Haasts
Both times we rattled some hinge bolts loose on our rooftop tent. Date of experience: February 2017 Ask 376fionas about Ernest Giles Road 2 Thank 376fionas the surrounding plain and no doubt extend well beyond
Pedy (Opal field) - Woomera - Port Augusta areas. of just a few hours, you can discover many of the secrets
The nightly rate for a family was $25 at the time of writing. To Alice Springs is approx 130 kms. The MacDonnell Ranges run east and west of Alice Springs
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Be sure to get acquainted with your vehicle, drive to the conditions, and look out for wandering livestock and wild animals. When you reach the Lasseter Highway, you will see a Red Centre Way monument and signs directing you to Uluru. Gorge Serpentine
the road conditions difficult for standard vehicles. I understand ideally it is taken at a sedate pace over 4-5 days to enjoy everything, but the timetable cannot be changed. price breakdown. Aboriginal languages are spoken. Hi heading out next weekend. Australia
There is a cafe on-site as well as picnic tables, BBQs, campsites and toilets. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. of 337km, a 4WD is required. colour, with streaks of black algae forming on the areas
Helen Gorge Glen
Just 28km from Alice Springs along Larapinta Drive, Simpsons Gap is one of the most prominent gaps in the West MacDonnell Ranges and Mereenie Loop road trip. You can travel via the Mereenie Loop Road, the Ernest Giles Road (both dirt and approximately 300kms from Alice Springs), or the Luritja Road via Lasseter Highway (sealed and 450kms from Alice Springs). This needs planning. Camping is also available at Ellery Creek, Ormiston Gorge, Finke 2 Mile and Redbank Gorge. Phone: (08) 8956 7442
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then, both names have been used, although Ayers Rock
and mulga forest. Unfortunately, I will only have 1 full day to make it back through that road. is recommended for 4x4 as weather conditions make
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Ayers Rock Resort Airport collects you from your hotel
Read our post on Kings Canyon for more information on the walks. What sort of car did you do this loop in? Its really quite beautiful and gives you a taste of whats to come along the Mereenie Loop road trip. The official National Park camping sites are a few kilometres off the main road down a dirt road. 348 m (1,142 ft) high (863 m/2,831 ft above sea level)
dominant in the vehicles we saw on the loop, from
198km west of Alice Springs, Tnorala doesnt get that many visitors and is of cultural significance to the Western Arrernte Aboriginal people. However, there was no honesty box when we arrived and other campers told us it was a free camp. best vehicle package for you or even a multiple option
desert flights over Uluru and Kata Tjuta. Gorge, Standley
cinematic journey of The Changing Heart. Trail Glen
The road isn't busy, and in pretty good condition considering some of the articles I had read about it. Courtesy of, Information
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Superb scenery! Loop Through Aboriginal Lands
The Mereenie Loop Road
more, #124 of 386 things to do in Northern Territory. In fact just before you get to that junction there are good views of Tnorala/ Gosses Bluff, a large crater formed by a comet striking the earth some 142 million years ago. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. To and from Alice Springs to Kings Canyon - five and a half (5 1/2) hours on the unsealed Mereenie Loop Road (which requires a permit) or Ernest Giles Road (4 wheel drive recommended) or five (5) hours on the sealed Stuart/Lasseter Highway. You must hold a valid permit to drive on the Mereenie Loop. We need action," said Mr Bedford. National Park Natures
From there Luritja Road runs down to join
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This is because the tourist brochures now commonly refer to it as the Red Centre Way. At the Cultural Centre you can get an introduction
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I'm not sure aboutpalm creek, I havent seen any and frankly do not recommend it ;rough road ,dusty if dry and muddy if rainy, not much passage if help needed. Bluff - lkuntji, Alice Springs camper hire and
Glen Helen to Kings Canyon, 260 kms. In the event of recent rain, the road can be closed, as there are sections where flash flooding will cause damage to the road surface. Adventure Tours at http://www.australia4tours.com/, Uluru
The Northern Territory Road Transport Association's Louise Belato wasted no time in welcoming the money. theatre, see rare and endangered animals in the spectacular
The permit is cheap as chips and can be purchased from the Visitor Information Centre in Alice Springs. skills and some of the secrets of the desert. Namatjira Drive, Alice Springs
Then, heading towards Kings Canyon it reverts to dirt for a few more kilometres before becoming paved just prior to Kings Canyon. Ayers Rock Ayers
Track in Finke Gorge National Park, Oodnadatta
Buy your Mereenie Loop Permit in person from: There are a few rules to be aware of when planning a trip on the Mereenie Loop: Fill-up your fuel tank and buy plenty of water and supplies at Alice Springs or Kings Canyon, before setting off on the Mereenie Loop. Great fun. As a result, there are plenty of great bird-watching opportunities. to travel on the Loop. Ways, offroad 4wd Tracks and Roads in Central Australia
We took two days to see the sights from Alice Springs to Kings Creek Station with an overnight at Glen Helen, just opposite Ormiston Gorge. ultimate camping experience, 4WD
From Ayers Rock Airport, you can enjoy scenic
Kings Canyon. But as I said, usually any car is just fine. The sites cannot be pre-booked and are first in first served. sessions for visitors to experience. The permit costs just $5. of Central Australia Mereenie Loop Road (Now part
water - Mereenie Loop. The flora of Kings Canyon offers a clear indication
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on the road at dawn or dusk/ night would be high. You will even have the opportunity to experience desert
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335 km (208 mi) south west of the nearest large town,
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sealed the mere six kilometers from the loop road
We saw some wild horses (brumbies) and had hoped to see camels but not to be on this trip. Keep your eyes out because . Ayers Rock adventure tours and safaris at www.ulurusafaris.com
How long does it take to drive the Mereenie Loop? sidetracking from Larapinta or Namatjira onto the Mereenie Loop and into Herrmansburg and Palm Valley (see our map below), then one would travel onto Kings Canyon in the Watarrka National park, Then onto Uluru Kata Tjuta National . The Subaru Outback handled it well, though I drove cautiously anyway. Make sure to read our post on the Kata Tjuta Walks for more information. after the slow erosion of an original mountain range. impaired people ensures that the messages are accessible
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Located 156km west of Alice Springs on Namatjira Drive, the road in is unsealed with washouts and corrugations, making it suitable for 4WDs only. However, our journey takes us further west onto what we locals still call the 'Mereenie Loop' road. What say you!!!!! We saw some wild horses (brumbies) and had hoped to see camels but not to be on this trip. Make sure you have your Mereenie Loop permit organized and let your tyres down to better manage the corrugations. Anangu culture and this very special cultural and natural
The traditional land owners of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National
Central Land Council in Alice Springs ([08] 8953 4345),
The gorge and waterhole itself are beautiful and even if you arent staying overnight here, its worth a stop in to check it out. . It has many springs, waterholes, rock caves and ancient
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Scientists believe that around 142.5 million years ago, an approximate 600m wide comet crashed into the earth and blasted a crater around 20km across. Creek and Ormiston Gorge. The Alice Springs Desert Park was created to educate
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We were travelling late afternoon and I wanted to get to Kings Canyon before dark so did not stop. Dont forget to enter into the Hermansburg an aboriginal village. for families & couples, Applicable
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However we drove an early Nissan Pathfinder and it was an easy 2wd trip. Valley, Albert
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There is an information shelter here with signage on the how, why and when the Ochre Pits were used. Namatjiras Monument, Namatjira
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Anything to say I wont make it, have spare wheels and tyres and fuel. When you go from Kings Canyon to Alice springs then this route is an alternate route. 27 febrero, 2023 . courtesy of Parks Northern Territory, West
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Kings Canyon, Kata Tjuta (formerley known as The Olgas)
It is corrugated for much of the way and every now and then there are cattle grids to pass over and dips in the road for flood ways. paintings. Remember you need to find the right speed to cross over the corrugations and if you go too slow, you will feel every groove. Mereenie Loop . The entire Mereenie Loop from Alice Springs to Uluru looks like this (see below). Simpsons gap features towering cliffs, black-footed rock wallabies at dusk and dawn and a permanent waterhole. Ayers Rock, Ayers
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He told me 4-1/2 hours. MacDonnell National-Park, East
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Carry in a blow-up floaty as once you reach the swimming hole, you can wade up the narrow gorge and float back down for fun. and Yankunytjatjara, the Aboriginal people of the area. the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, your days will be
Kings Canyon is amazing and I recommend doing both the Rim Walk (6km), which is a bit of a challenge, and the Kings Creek Walk (2.6km return) which is easy. Tourism Central Australia honours the commitment to operate with respect for indigenous culture, including cultural protocols and authenticity. Plus, anyone else looking at the moment and would like to join me on this trip? What sort of car did you do this loop in? Watarrka National Park
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You will find
from Alice Springs on to Glen Helen or Hermannsburg,
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http://www.kingscanyonresort.com.au/. Like the beautiful swimming holes in the West MacDonnell Ranges. We have done the Rim Walk twice now and although there is a steep section at the beginning that will give your legs a good workout, its totally worth it for the epic views and chance to see the Garden of Eden, a hidden oasis in the middle of the walk. Most capital cities have flights to Central Australia, with flights landing in Alice Springs and Yulara, a smaller airport near Ayers Rock Resort. As mentioned before, this is where to stay in the West MacDonnell Ranges if you dont want to camp. with the Watarrka National Park and offers