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Larapinta Trail

West MacDonnell Ranges, Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia
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Type: Hiking Trails
Activities: Hiking, Walking
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Melbourne
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

Trek Larapinta is a small local Australian company. There is nothing small about the experience. The set up is professional, well planned, well thought out and combined with excellent guides with local knowledge and passion for what they do. This creates a most unforgettable hiking experience. The base camp model works really well for this trek, the camp is a... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

I met Richard recently when he called in to stay with us at Quorn Caravan Park on the last night of an Heysen Trail / Flinders Ranges trip. As a fellow tourism / hospitality operator, I was very impressed by Richard's professionalism and level of care shown to his guests. He is very personable and everyone enjoyed themselves - happy... More

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Gordon
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 December 2012

Great food, guides, camp sites and gear. Guides paced the group well, were knowledgeable, especially when asked about items of interest. Well organised. Leaders listened to walker's needs. Showers at the end of the day a great luxury. Felt very confident in the leadership. Highly recommended.

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Alice Springs, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 December 2012

Pick out an easy stage first and try it out. Some parts are quite rough and trying. Certainly through the summer great care is needed as the heat can be a killer. Daylight starts with a good plan is required and let someone know where you should be and when. Through the winter and cooler months is the best time... More

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Adelaide, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 October 2012

you can decide if u wannt to do the whole thing - 2 to 3 weeks - or just day walks, what i did. its amazing to walk like that though nature... simpsons gap - see rock wallabies - kangurus along the way... sleep in u r tend or swag (if u do day walks) and see and hear the... More

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See 9 more reviews by LonelyBackpackerGirl for Alice Springs
Hobart, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 October 2012

My sister and I had the most enjoyable outback holiday you could of imagined on the 9 day trek Larapinta. Sleeping under the stars with the glowing moon gliding slowely overhead was a dream. Early in the morning a couple of dingos strolled on by just ignoring us as we sat and ate breakfast by the campfire. The campsite was... More

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Adelaide, South Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 September 2012

As we back pack a lot we thought we would do the Larapinta Trail independently, fortunately we did not. Trek Larapinta made it all too easy and we could relax every day, take our time and enjoy ourselves. The guides are fun, caring and knowledgeable attending to all our needs including foot and boot care along with the luxuries of... More

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Newcastle, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 September 2012

If you enjoy photography the Trail is a dream. Even so the landscape is so unusual that you could not fail to enjoy it. Most attractions are easily accessible by car, at least the best ones. Some are 4WD only but they are not as good as the others.

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See 7 more reviews by MLKComputers for Alice Springs
Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 September 2012

Our 9day trek with Trek Larapinta was over too soon. Our guides' were knowledgeable and their enthusiasm to share their love of the region was infectious. We enjoyed amazing meals cooked for us on the open fire and in the camp oven. The swags were surprisingly comfortable and our permanent campsite offered the luxury of Balinese style bathing and composting... More

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See 3 more reviews by Batman2120 for Alice Springs
Adelaide, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 September 2012

We have just spend 2 weeks walking part of the trail and had a wonderful time. Hard walking in parts, but so well worth it. Incredible scenery, with lots of wildflowers in bloom. We had sunny and occasionally hot days every day. The trail is very well-built and maintained. I'm looking forward to going back and walking the rest of... More

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