Where are some great walking tracks within the NT?

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I love trekking and camping, so I'm looking for some great overnight treks that we can do within the Northern Territory region.

Answer 1

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the jatbula trail which runs from Katherine gorge to Edith falls, it takes 5 days to walk and is stunning.
there is great camping at waterfall creek in kakadu and a scenic walk to the top of the falls and beyond.
there are lovely walks ranging from 4 klms to 18 klms or more above Katherine gorge.
go to the parks and wildlife website for maps.

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Thanks, great advice

Answer 2

Kings Canyon Walking Trails
There is little doubt that Kings Canyon is one of the most beautiful sites in the whole of the centre. To be seen properly, however, visitors should plan to spend at least a day and, if fit and well prepared, do both the Canyon and the Creek walks.

The short Creek Walk is about 1.5 km (about an hour return) and meanders up the centre of the canyon to a lookout point on the left hand side of the valley which affords a view of the sheer cliff face at the end of the canyon. It runs from the monument just beyond the car park

The second walk is known as the Canyon Walk. It has been intentionally designed to deter all but the most committed walkers as the first 300 - 400 metres are straight up a steep incline at the edge of the canyon. At the base of the walk is a plaque to a 47 year old English woman who, obviously unprepared for the rigours of the walk, died from a heart attack while attempting it. It is a salutary reminder that all Central Australian walks are deceptive and that the constant reminders to 'Be prepared' are ignored at your peril. The ranger's constant harping on sensible walking shoes, hats, sunburn lotion, water and the need to stay in a group is justified.

The result, however, for those who are persistent and healthy, is a magnificent walk through the domes on the top of the canyon with excellent views down the canyon from the walls at the top. The Parks people have estimated that this walk will take around 4 hours (that's at a leisurely but sensible pace). The central attraction is the 'Lost City' a series of weathered buttresses of rock which look like the ruins of an ancient city although some visitors have seen them more as a moonscape.

There is also a valley known as the 'Garden of Eden' which has clumps of palm trees growing around a quiet and beautiful waterhole.

People wanting to cheat and to just see the domes at the top without spending most of the day in the canyon can take the easier climb from the car park (ie. do part of the Canyon Walk backwards).

Camping :Frontier Kings Canyon Resort & Caravan Park
Ernest Giles Rd
Kings Canyon NT 0872
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Answer 3

I have never walked it, but the Larapinta Track through the Western MacDonnell Ranges west of Alice Springs covers some spectacular country. http://www.nt.gov.au/nreta/parks/walks/l…

I have also heard that there are some good works above the escarpment in Kakadu.
http://www.environment.gov.au/parks/kaka…

Have a look here http://www.nt.gov.au/nreta/parks/walks/h…

Answer 4

not overnight but when i travelled oz i lived in Alice for 7mths.
STANLEY CHASM! best place i've ever been and can't wait to go back there.
Check out allery big-hole too, again not over night but a nice spot, just be careful to not get a flat tyre! we did when we were there, no phone reception and we couldnt get the wheel off the car! hahahaha it made for an interesting day to say the least :)

Answer 5

I've just returned from Darwin. litchfield national park has some of the most spectacular walks. waterfalls, magnetic termite mounds and the lost city. kakadu also has some magnificent walks, as does katherine . take lots of water and wear good shoes , enjoy

Answer 6

An excellent several day walk runs along the Katherine Gorge and ends at Edith Falls near Katherine - several of my friends have done this and say it is well worth it. (It is within Nitmuluk national park).