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| The Ellery Creek Trailhead is the official start point of Section 7. It is located near Ellery Creek Big Hole, a large permanent and scenic waterhole. This is a very public and popular visitation and public camping area for the West Macs NP, so expect crowds and tourists. The facilities here are shared. There is a separate campsite area for Larapinta Trail hikers. |
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Approx 90 km west of Alice Springs
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Access to turn off via the sealed Namatjira Road |
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Access to car park approx 2km from turn off via unsealed, gravel road |
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Major park visitation point. Expect crowds and tourists. |
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Official Larapinta Trail Food Storage Point |
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| Above Image: The trailhead information board at Ellery Creek |
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| Facilities |
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| Trailhead Type |
Information board only. |
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Small |
Information board only. |
| Crowd Factor |
V High |
Very popular area. Public park camping area. |
| Remoteness |
3 |
Easy access, off the highway |
Campsites  |
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See S7 Campsites page |
| Fees |
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Yes - $5.00 per person/per night |
| Shelter |
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Shared with other vehicle based visitors |
| Water |
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Taps. Tank Water |
| Food Storage |
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Official Larapinta Trail Food Storage Point |
| Parking |
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A number for parking areas and bays |
| Vehicle Access |
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Easy. 2WD. See below. |
| Notable Info |
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 Very large permanent waterhole here |
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| Paved path leading the waterhole. |
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| Main area facilities; gas BBQ, tables |
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| Food storage point; Toilet Block |
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 Getting to Ellery Creek Trailhead |
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The Ellery Creek Trailhead is approx 90 km west of Alice Springs and can be access via the sealed Larapinta & Namatjira Drives. Access from Namatjira Road to the car park is via a 2km rocky dirt track which is OK for 2WD's but can be a little bumpy. |
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| Main area shelter and furniture |
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| Larapinta Trail campsite.For hikers only |
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