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| The Ormiston Gorge Trailhead is the official start point of Section 10. The trailhead is located near the visitor information centre and consist of an information shelter only. Ormiston Gorge is a beautiful area. It is also a very popular visitation area of the West MacDonnell National Park so expect crows and tourists. The Larapinta Trail campsite is a few hundred meters west away from the crowds. |
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Approx 135 km west of Alice Springs
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Accessible by 2WD via the sealed Larapinta & Namatjira Drives |
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Major park visitation point & campground. Expect crowds. |
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Official Food Storage Point
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Kiosk, showers and other facilities a big bonus for hikers |
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| Facilities |
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| Trailhead Type |
| Information shelter only. |
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| Size |
Small |
Information shelter only. |
| Crowd Factor |
V High |
Major park visitation point. Expect crowds. |
| Remoteness |
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Campsites  |
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See S10 Campsites page |
| Fees |
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$10 per person |
| Shelter |
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At main visitation area |
| Water |
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At main visitation area |
| Food Storage |
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Located in information centre building |
| Parking |
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Large capacity. Overnight parking permitted, |
| Vehicle Access |
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Easy.2WD on sealed road. |
| Notable Info |
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 There are showers here! - Infobit  |
| Comments |
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Dingoes are common. They like stealing gear. |
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| The beautiful Ormiston Gorge waterhole |
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 Getting to Ormiston Gorge Trailhead |
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The Ormiston Gorge Trailhead is located 135 km west of Alice Springs. Access is via the sealed Larapinta and Namatjira Drives. Easy sealed access by 2WD all the way to the main Ormiston Gorge car park. |
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| Campsite area with gas BBQ/furniture |
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