Summary

Home to two world National Heritage-listed parks; Kakadu and Uluru.

World Heritage Areas

• Kakadu National Park
• Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park

Contact details

Northern Territory Parks and Reserves:
https://nt.gov.au/leisure/parks-reserves

Northern Territory Tourism:
https://northernterritory.com/things-to-do/nature-and-wildlife/national-parks

Walks in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park

Easy

2.9 km return

75 mins

Walpa Gorge

Walpa, meaning 'windy' Gorge is a desert refuge for plants and animals. The rocky track gently rises to an ephemeral stream, passing rare plants and reaching a grove of spearwood. Walk within the sheer walls closing in on you from both sides and experience the vast landscape.

Walks in Watarrka National Park

Easy

1.8 km return

1 hr

Dingo Ridge

A short and rough track takes you along an escarpment, which surrounds the Kings Canyon Resort, with amazing views of the George Gill Range.

Easy

2.7 km return

75 mins

Kathleen Springs

A delightful spring fed waterhole at the head of Kathleen Gorge, is a cool moist place to sit and enjoy the areas tranquillity. Many interpretive signs along the track tell the story of centuries of Aboriginal culture and the recent cattle industry.

Medium

6.6 km return

4 hrs

Kings Canyon Rim Walk

Take your time to absorb your surrounding as the steep climb takes you to the top of the Canyon, then follows the Canyon rim through the awesome domes of the Lost City and out to Cotterill's Bridge and Lookout, before dropping down into the lush surrounding and tranquillity of the Garden of Eden sacred waterholes. Climb back to the top and continue along the Southern Wall, with views to die for.

Easy

2 km return

1 hr

Kings Creek Walk

The gentle slope of the track meanders along Kings Creek, ending at a viewing platform, where you experience stunning views of the sheer canyon walls. Take your time to ready the informative signage on the flora and fauna and scan the etched sculptures in the sandstone. Can you spot the pirate's face?

Medium

4.5 km return

2 hrs

Southern Wall Walk

A shorter and easier walk to allow you to enjoy the majesty of this wonderful canyon, with views across the chasm to the spectacle of the northern rim.

Walks in West MacDonnell National Park

Easy

1.8 km return

45 mins

Cassia Hill

This walk gives excellent elevated views of the range and Simpsons Gap area. The walk illustrates local plants and a self-guided walk sheet is available.

Easy

800 m return

30 mins

Ellery Creek Big Hole

Ellery Creek Big Hole is a spectacular waterhole in the mighty Ellery Creek, which cuts through a gorge in the West MacDonnell Ranges. Thousands of years of massive floods have carved out this beautiful waterhole and unlocked some amazing geology.

Very Hard

223 km

17 days

Larapinta Trail

223km hike from Alice Springs to Redbank Gorge or vice versa along the West MacDonnell Range.

Hard

14.1 km return

4 hrs

Mount Sonder

Great Views - Highly recommended!
Just over 14km return from the car park.
Well worth the hike to the summit for sunrise, well maintained track with reflective markers.
Steep steps approx 1km from the carpark. Once pass the 3km marker ground is relatively flat with gradual incline.
Good rest spot Approx 5.5km, caution required when approaching in windy conditions or at night exposed steps.
Return via same track, very little shade on return and temperatures can vary rapidly. To avoid heatstroke pack plenty of water and a hat. In colder months warm layers of clothing and wind proof jackets are a must!