OCF LARAPINTA TRAIL TREKKING CHALLENGE
10 days ex Alice Springs | Trekking Challenge | Australia
AU$2519 per person and fundraise AU$1000
The Oncology Childrens Foundation (OCF) has partnered with RAW Challenges to bring you this extraordinary journey into the Outback! Central Australia is a rugged land of timeless legends, endless vistas and immense beauty. Our exploration of this mythical land takes in a slice of Aboriginal history and culture topped with a large dose of wonder. Discover the outback on the Larapinta trail and Uluru, Kings Canyon & Kata Tjuta while staying in bush camps. The dreamtime heritage and splendor of this ancient land will live on in your memories long after the trip has ended.
Day 1 - Arrive Alice Springs
Day 2 - Ormiston Gorge to Pound walk
Day 3 - Ormiston to Glen Helen Gorge (via the Finke river)
Day 4 - Glen Helen to Redbank Gorge
Day 5 - Ascend Mount Sonder. Transfer to Simpsons Gap
Day 6 - Simpsons Gap to Old Telegraph Station.Return Alice Springs
Day 7 - Drive Alice to Uluru
Day 8 - Explore Uluru / Kata Tjuta
Day 9 - Explore Kings Canyon / Alice Springs
Day 10 - Depart Alice Springs
What's It All About
Venture into the beautiful red centre of Australia on a Desert trek that will show you outstanding natural scenery, followed by a visit to one of Australia's most iconic attractions, Uluru. The Larapinta trail, although only a few years old is fast becoming one of the World's great walks, as it reveals the subtle beauties of this vast desert land. For an active walker this challenging route is a delight as you tackle the ridges and mountains of this ancient land.Incredibly expansive views over the surrounding desert descend to narrow canyons and dry river beds, marked by gum trees and bush. Revel in camping out under breathtaking night skies, painted white with stars each night. In the daytime look out for the resident wildlife and birds that make an Australian trek such a rewarding experience. For anyone who has wanted to experience the 'real outback Australia' of their imagination trekking the Larapinta trail will not fail to deliver.
After finishing walking the Larapinta we drive to Uluru and spend time exploring around this extraordinary monolith and learning more about local Aboriginal culture. We've got more walking in store but of a gentler nature as we trek through the Valley of the Winds at Kata Tjuta and the towering Kings Canyon.It's a superb way to end your trip and really absorb one of the most extraordinary desert environments on Earth. At the start and end of the trip we also have a chance to look around the galleries and cultural sights (as well as pubs) that make Alice Springs so unique.
This trip is a fully supported walk: your main pack will be transported to the next campsite, where you'll find your tent and a delicious meal awaiting you at the end of each day.Experience the solitude and peace of the great Australian desert. After a week you'll come back invigorated and with a fresh insight into this unique environment
What's Included
Transfers to trail heads
3* accommodation in Alice Springs, twin share
Camping in swags on the trek and Uluru visit
All meals as per the itinerary
Professional trek leader and local support staff
All camping equipment, including sleeping bags
Support vehicle
National park and camping fees
Satellite phone for emergency contact and first aid qualified leader
Airfares to Alice Springs and airport transfers
Guide gratuities
Backpacks
Items of a personal nature
Alcoholic beverages
Travel insurance
Book Now or Call
Need to know more about this trip? Drop us an email or telephone us on (03) 9597 0799. If you're ready to book just click on the date of your departure and complete our simple 3-step booking form online. You can confirm your booking by credit card online or over the phone.
