Redbank Gorge Trailhead | Larapinta Trail | West MacDonnell National Park

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The Redbank Gorge Trailhead is the official start point of Section 12. It is located at the main car park area and consists only of a trailhead information shelter. The Larapinta Trail campsite is approx 200m away on the banks of Redbank Creek. This is a scenic area and a great place to start or finish a trek on the Larapinta Trail. Redbank Gorge is a scenic 2km return walk from the car park.

Key Points

	Approx 160 km west of Alice Springs
	2WD sealed access to Redbank Gorge turn off, via Namatjira Drive
	Approx 5km gravel track from Namatjira Drive T/O to Redbank Gorge
	Popular visitation point. Expect some crowds.
	No vehicle camping allowed at Redbank Gorge Day Use Area

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Section 12 Campsites

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Facilities

Trailhead Type

Trail information shelter only

Size

Small

Crowd Factor

Average

Remoteness

Nearest civilisation is Glen Helen Resort

Campsites

Yes

See S12 Campsites page

Fees

Shelter

Yes

At main car park area

Water

Yes

At campsite. Larapinta Trail users only

Food Storage

Parking

Yes

Main car park area ( Day Use Area)

Vehicle Access

Yes

AWD/4WD. Dirt road. See below.

Notable Info

Comments

Yes

Vehicle based camping options

Great views of Mount Sonder from the trailhead area.

Redbank Gorge Track

Shelters at the main car park area

Getting to Redbank Gorge Trailhead
	The Redbank Gorge Trailhead is approx 156km west of Alice Springs and can be accessed via the sealed Larapinta & Namatjira Drives to the Redbank Gorge track turn off. From the T/O to the Redbank Gorge Day Use Area is a slightly rough 5km gravel track suitable for AWD/4WD vehicles only.

Redbank Gorge

Larapinta Trail Campsite