YMCA Open Doors Larapinta Trail Challenge

Itinerary

• Day 1:
  Arrive Alice Springs
• Day 2:
  Alice Springs to Simpson's Gap
• Day 3:
  Birthday Waterhole to Standley Chasm
• Day 4:
  Ellery Creek to Serpentine Gorge
• Day 5:
  Serpentine Chalet Dam to Serpentine Gorge
• Day 6:
  Ormiston to Glen Helen
• Day 7:
  Mount Sonder Ascent
• Day 8:
  Ormiston Pound Circuit Walk to Alice Springs
• Day 9:
  Depart Alice

Join the challenge and help YMCA's Open Doors program to raise invaluable funds and raise awareness for the great resourse provided by this program.

The fundraising target per person is $3800. This amount includes the up-front registration fee of $300. For any fundaising or Open Doors queries please contact Judy McCoy on 03 5945 2888 or email: judy.mccoy@ymca.org.au

For more information on Open Doors click on www.cardinialife.ymca.org.au.

There will be an information night on WEDNESDAY 1ST AUSUST at YMCA offices at 4 Olympic Way Pakenham VIC 3810 - 7.30pm start

The Larapinta Trail is considered one of the best wilderness walks in Australia, traversing the West MacDonnell Ranges. The rugged rocky outcrops form a striking backdrop to scenic paths that cut a swath through scenic gorges and expansive plains. We camp at night under the stars beneath sentinel gum trees and absorb the ambience of the stark Australian outback. We have chosen walks along the best sections of the trail. A highlight is a challenging but rewarding climb up to the top of Mount Sonder (1,380m), where we enjoy fantastic panoramic views of the surrounding mountains, plains, valleys and salt lakes before returning to Alice Springs.

The Larapinta trail, although only a few years old is fast becoming one of the World's great walks, as it reveals the subtle beauties of this vast desert land. For an active walker this challenging route is a delight as you tackle the ridges and mountains of this ancient land.Incredibly expansive views over the surrounding desert descend to narrow canyons and dry river beds, marked by gum trees and bush. Revel in camping out under breathtaking night skies, painted white with stars each night. In the daytime look out for the resident wildlife and birds that make an Australian trek such a rewarding experience. For anyone who has wanted to experience the 'real outback Australia' of their imagination trekking the Larapinta trail will not fail to deliver.

This trip is a fully supported walk: your main pack will be transported to the next campsite, where you'll find your tent and a delicious meal awaiting you at the end of each day. Experience the solitude and peace of the great Australian desert. After a week you'll come back invigorated and with a fresh insight into this unique environment. For full details download the trip notes.

THE RIGHT PEOPLE ON THE RIGHT TRIP
It's important that you select a trip that is suitable to your experience abilities and expectations. In order to help people assess whether a trip is the right one for you it's vital that you download and read our trip notes before booking. In the trip notes you'll find descriptions of the accommodation, food and difficulty rating for each trip.

Call 1 300 208 245 for more details or outside Australia +613 9787 4366

 

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