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Section 10 is a pleasant day walk offering nice scenery and views. The best scenery along this section is at the start (Ormiston end) of the walk. It is also a windy and undulating walk from the gorge to Hilltop Lookout. From the lookout onwards the area flattens out a little. There are a number of creek and river crossings to complete, but these almost always dry. The views of Mount Sonder in the distance are great. Ormiston Gorge is magnificent and offers some nice side walks such as the Ormiston Pound Walk.

Snapshot

	Shortest section on the Larapinta Trail
	Undulating and easy going
	Easy 2WD access to Ormiston Gorge
	Nice day walk option (particularly early morning or afternoon)

Highlights

	Ormiston Gorge ( & Ormiston Pound Walk. Connected walk)
	Views of Mount Sonder along the trail
	Nice trailhead shelter at Finke River
	Typical Red Centre creeks/rivers lined with old Red Gum tree's

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Section 10 Campsites

| S10 Trailhead Ormiston Gorge

S11 Trailhead - Finke River


Trail Grade		Med: Suitable for a wide range of hikers
Distance (km)	9.1
Duration (hrs)	4	Comfortable. Short Section
Terrain	Solid	Mostly compacted earth.
Gradient	Average	Undulating. Easy going.
Trail	Good	Trail is well defined
Water	Yes	Limited. In tanks only.
Shade	Good	Good. Mostly along river beds.
Camping Fees	Yes	Ormiston Gorge ($10.00 per person)
Campsites	Yes	S10 Campsites page
Walk Options	Yes	Day

Ormiston Gorge
Finke River

Name	Images	Capacity
Ormiston Gorge		Open Area
Finke River		3-4 tents*
	* Average 2 person size tent

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	NT Parks Section Fact Sheet and Trail Map
	NT Parks Section Fact Sheet and Trail Map

Getting to Ormiston Gorge Trailhead
	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.
	Blog: Accessing Trailheads
Getting to Finke River Trailhead
	There is no public vehicle access to the Finke River Trailhead. Access to the trail is from either Glen Helen Resort or the Finke River Two Mile Camping area ( which can be accessed by 4WD only from Namatjira Drive).
	More on Accessing Trailheads