Down Under Treks

Hiking adventures across Australia

Australian Hiking Adventures

Join me on my journey’s across Australia

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  • Larapinta Trail Day 2

    I woke at 7.15am after sleeping poorly with sore hips resulting in me waking up every couple of hours, this would continue every night of the trip. When I got up most people had either left or about to leave another trend as those only with 14 days on the trail were always pushing on…

  • Larapinta Trail Day 1

    Kicking off day one at 6am in Alice Springs, quick breakfast and taxi ride to the start of the trail at Alice Spring Telegraph Station for the first section through to Wallaby Gap. It was a cold morning with frost on the ground as I headed off at 7.30am a lot earlier than I had…

  • Initial Larapinta Trail Itinerary

    Here is my initial 18-day itinerary for the Larapinta Trail. Originally, it included more side trips, but I had to reduce the number due to hip issues leading up to the journey. The Distance and Elevation columns are based on John & Monica Chapman’s book, Larapinta Trail, but they don’t entirely match the actual measurements…

  • Introduction to the Larapinta Trail

    Discover the Larapinta Trail with Down Under Treks Nestled in the heart of Australia’s Northern Territory, the Larapinta Trail offers one of the most iconic hiking experiences in the country. Stretching over 230 kilometres, this trail traverses the stunning Tjoritja West MacDonnell Ranges, providing breathtaking views and a diverse range of landscapes. The Larapinta Trail…