| One of the most mundane sections of the trail, Section 7 can be at times a frustrating walk because the trails winds up small pieces of jagged high ground unnecessarily. Scenically this section does have some impressive views of diverse geological formations and a rich array of typical Central Australian colours. Great walk for bird watchers. |
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Winds up & down knolls and ridges for no real reason |
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Easy access to trailhead and car park ( both ends) |
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Rough jagged and sharp terrain along many parts |
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Ellery Creek is a food storage/cache point |
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Great geological formations and impressive rocks |
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Good bird life in the area |
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Rich array of typical Central Australian colours and shades |
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Nice views of MacDonnell Ranges to the south |
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| Trail Grade |
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Hard:Suitable for experienced walker |
| Distance (km) |
13.8 |
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| Duration (hrs) |
5.5 |
Comfortable. Allow sightseeing |
| Terrain |
Rough |
Lots of hard jagged, sharp surfaces |
| Gradient |
Average |
Undulating |
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Average |
Poor on high ground. Good below. |
| Water |
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Limited. In tanks only. |
| Shade |
Poor |
Very Limited. |
| Camping Fees |
Yes |
($5.00 per person) Ellery Creek |
| Campsites |
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S7 Campsites page  |
| Walk Options |
Yes |
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S7 Webpage  Coming Soon |
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NT Parks Section Fact Sheet and Trail Map  |
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NT Parks Section Fact Sheet and Trail Map |
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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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| Getting to Serpentine Gorge Trailhead |
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The Serpentine Gorge Trailhead is approx 100km west of Alice Springs and can be accessed via the sealed Larapinta & Namatjira Drives. Access from the Namatjira Road to the car park is via a 5km rocky dirt track. The trailhead information board is located at the car park. The trail shelter and campsite is located approx 600m north east of the car park. |
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 Connected Walks & Trails |
| Dolomite Walk |
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| None |
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