Experience Overview
Larapinta Micro Hike One Day Immersion
An intimate one-day experience for those seeking true connection and immersion in the heart of the Tjoritja / West MacDonnell Ranges.
An authentic sensory journey on Country with Rungutkirpa / Simpsons Gap, Ochre Pits, Inarlanga Pass, Kurupma / Roma Gorge, Kwartatuma / Ormiston Gorge, the Lehrapinta / Finke River, a Traditional Owner art gallery visit, and an exclusive sunset ridge experience.
This one-day micro hike moves from Mparntwe / Alice Springs into Tjoritja for a guided 8km micro hike on the Western Arrarnta Story Trail, off-road Kurupma / Roma Gorge access, cold-water time at Kwartatuma, a Lehrapinta / Finke River sensory walk, art gallery visit, and sunset charcuterie before returning to town.
Location
Tjoritja / West MacDonnell National Park
Duration
One day immersion / 08:00am pickup
Trip enquiry
Group size: Published group price covers 1–4 people; confirm departure capacity with the team
Dates and availability are being refreshed. Enquire if you are planning around a specific travel window.
Walk · water and red stone
A clearer look at the experience
The one-day immersion moves through walking, water, and gorge country without asking you to commit to a long expedition.
What's Included
- Morning tea with tea, coffee, and damper inside Inarlanga Pass
- Beautiful grazing board lunch at Kurupma / Roma Gorge
- Sunset charcuterie board and return transport from Mparntwe / Alice Springs
Highlights
- Guided 8km micro hike on the Western Arrarnta story trail
- Kurupma / Roma Gorge off-road adventure to discover ancient petroglyphs
- Kwartatuma / Ormiston Gorge beach swim, Lehrapinta / Finke River sensory walk, Taarna Art Centre visit, and exclusive sunset ridge experience
Ideal For
- Guests wanting a hiking-led day without committing to a multi-day route
- Travellers seeking landscape, cultural story, and water-based pauses in one experience
- Private groups wanting a more active alternative to the cultural immersion day
Itinerary Rhythm
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08:00am pickup in Mparntwe / Alice Springs, then travel through Rungutkirpa / Simpsons Gap and the Ochre Pits
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Guided 8km micro hike through Inarlanga Pass on the Western Arrarnta Story Trail with morning tea inside the pass
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Off-road adventure into Kurupma / Roma Gorge to discover ancient petroglyphs, followed by a grazing board lunch
Adventure · Kurupma / Roma Gorge
The day turns off-road into stunning Kurupma Gorge, where ancient petroglyphs, red stone, and living Country shift the journey from sightseeing into immersion.
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Immerse in the cold special waters of Kwartatuma / Ormiston Gorge
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Guided 4.2km sensory walk along the Lehrapinta / Finke River, one of the world's oldest rivers
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Visit an exclusive Traditional Owner art gallery before sunset charcuterie and an exclusive sunset ridge experience
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Return to Mparntwe / Alice Springs after sunset
Dates available for enquiry
Larapinta Micro Hike One Day Immersion dates
Trip Enquiry
Choose a 2027 date or make a flexible enquiry
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Pricing
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