{"id":60785,"date":"2025-07-27T14:47:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-27T04:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/?p=60785"},"modified":"2025-12-04T14:11:19","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T03:11:19","slug":"things-you-should-know-before-hiking-the-larapinta-trail","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/things-you-should-know-before-hiking-the-larapinta-trail\/","title":{"rendered":"The 6 things you should know before hiking the Larapinta Trail in Australia&#8217;s Northern Territory"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Discover all the do&#8217;s and don\u2019ts of tackling the Northern Territory<\/strong> <strong>trail known as one of Australia\u2019s greatest multi-day walks<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many trails in <a href=\"\/australia\">Australia<\/a> worth trekking; you\u2019ve got the Cape-to-Cape Track in <a href=\"\/australia\/western-australia\">Western Australia<\/a>, the <a href=\"\/australia\/cradle-mountain\">Cradle Mountain<\/a> Overland Track in Tasmania and the <a href=\"\/australia\/great-ocean-road\">Great Ocean Road Walk<\/a> in Victoria. But for many hikers, the <a href=\"\/australia\/northern-territory\">Northern Territory\u2019s<\/a> Larapinta is the trail of dreams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spanning 230 kilometres between Redbank Gorge and Telegraph Station, it promises to take you on an active Aussie adventure through the rocky gorges and the high ridges of Tjoritja\u00a0(West Macdonnell Ranges). While the 13-15 day timeframe might sound challenging, the views you\u2019ll be treated to along the way make it oh-so worth it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But before you lace up your hiking boots and get going, you should know a few crucial things. The Red Centre is certainly unforgettable, but it can also be unforgiving. So, to ensure you know exactly what to expect, we\u2019ve put together a guide on the \u2018what to look out for\u2019s\u2019 so you don\u2019t have to say any \u2018I wish I knew that\u2019s\u2019.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"product_wrapper ipf-no-title\"><div class=\"product\" style=\"width:33.333333333333%;\" data-code=\"PJXL\"><div class=\"product-inner\"><div class=\"product-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/ipf\/PJXL.jpg\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/trips\/pjxl\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"product-name\">Hike the Larapinta Trail<\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-footer\"><div class=\"product-footer-left\"><span class=\"product-days\">6 days<\/span><\/div><div class=\"product-footer-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/trips\/pjxl\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"product-btn\">View trip<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"product\" style=\"width:33.333333333333%;\" data-code=\"PJXP\"><div class=\"product-inner\"><div class=\"product-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/ipf\/PJXP.jpg\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/trips\/pjxp\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"product-name\">Hike Western Australia's Cape to Cape Track<\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-footer\"><div class=\"product-footer-left\"><span class=\"product-days\">8 days<\/span><\/div><div class=\"product-footer-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/trips\/pjxp\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"product-btn\">View trip<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"product\" style=\"width:33.333333333333%;\" data-code=\"PTXC\"><div class=\"product-inner\"><div class=\"product-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/ipf\/PTXC.jpg\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/trips\/ptxc\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"product-name\">Trek the Cradle Mountain Overland Track <\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-footer\"><div class=\"product-footer-left\"><span class=\"product-days\">6 days<\/span><\/div><div class=\"product-footer-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/trips\/ptxc\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"product-btn\">View trip<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Know your limits (and prepare accordingly)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Completing a 230-kilometre trail sounds challenging because&#8230; it is. The Larapinta Trail isn\u2019t for the faint of heart. But that doesn\u2019t mean only the best hikers can do it. In fact, plenty of <a href=\"\/australia\/trek-larapinta-trail-167557\">guided tours<\/a> take you part of the way, so you don\u2019t have to miss out on the scenery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To prepare correctly, start early with a combination of gym exercises and shorter training hikes, aiming to improve both your physical health and agility levels. You need to be able to withstand 20km+ walking days (some sections of the Larapinta are up to 31 kilometres), climbing over rugged peaks and ridges with a daypack holding a minimum of 3 litres of water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/intrepid_australia_larapinta-trail-1030690.jpeg\" alt=\"A woman walks along a sandy path towards a rise on the Larapinta Trail.\" class=\"wp-image-87939\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/intrepid_australia_larapinta-trail-1030690.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/intrepid_australia_larapinta-trail-1030690-425x239.jpeg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/intrepid_australia_larapinta-trail-1030690-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/intrepid_australia_larapinta-trail-1030690-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/intrepid_australia_larapinta-trail-1030690-1170x658.jpeg 1170w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/intrepid_australia_larapinta-trail-1030690-585x329.jpeg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Even the fittest hikers will be challenged by the Larapinta Trail<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have moderate fitness, start training at least six weeks before you depart. Aim for aerobic and strengthening exercises for your feet, legs and core as early as possible. It&#8217;s also a good idea to add in weight training to prepare your knees, hips and ankles to ward off any unwanted injuries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Try to get in three to five workouts per week and do regular hikes carrying a weighted pack. If you\u2019re not very active and expect to take on the entire trail, you\u2019ll need a longer-term training plan for at least six months.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But simply pacing the pavement won\u2019t cut it. The Larapinta covers a variety of terrain from open plains to riverbanks and rocky mountain ridges, so practise walking over hills and rough ground. We recommend training with a weighted pack similar to what you\u2019ll carry on the trek. By the week before you depart, you should ideally be carrying the same weight you plan to take on the trail (you\u2019ll thank yourself later).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Read more: <a href=\"\/adventures\/hiking-for-older-adults\/\">Don\u2019t let your age stop you from hiking<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1918\" height=\"1079\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/intrepid_australia_larapinta-trail-1030658.jpeg\" alt=\"A line of hikers wearing jackets, beanies and long sleeves walk along a rocky path on the Larapinta Trail.\" class=\"wp-image-87941\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/intrepid_australia_larapinta-trail-1030658.jpeg 1918w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/intrepid_australia_larapinta-trail-1030658-425x239.jpeg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/intrepid_australia_larapinta-trail-1030658-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/intrepid_australia_larapinta-trail-1030658-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/intrepid_australia_larapinta-trail-1030658-1170x658.jpeg 1170w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/intrepid_australia_larapinta-trail-1030658-585x329.jpeg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1918px) 100vw, 1918px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Don\u2019t underestimate the weather in the Red Centre<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Pack for all weather conditions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It goes without saying that you should be prepared for all weather conditions, even if you\u2019re hiking between May and September (the best months to hike the Larapinta Trail). While temperatures can be a perfect 20-27\u00b0C during the day, they can drop significantly when the sun goes down with an average between 6-10\u00b0C. On top of this, anomalies can occur, so don\u2019t be surprised if you experience extreme weather conditions \u2013 think scorching hot days and freezing cold nights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Packing lots of layers often works best but you\u2019ll want to wear clothes made out of breathable fabric when it\u2019s warmer and those that provide plenty of warmth when it\u2019s colder. You should also be aware of the sun\u2019s UV rays when you\u2019re out hiking (even if the weather\u2019s a little overcast), so sunglasses, wide-brimmed hats and sunscreen should be at the top of your packing list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Heat stroke is a very real threat in the Aussie desert as it\u2019s all too easy not to notice that you\u2019re sweating buckets. Buy a water bladder or bottle sling if you haven\u2019t already, as this makes it easier to stay hydrated on the move. It might also be worth bringing some electrolyte sachets to replenish essential minerals and help your body rehydrate quicker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Read more: <a href=\"\/adventures\/6-of-the-best-northern-territory-national-parks\/\">6 of the best Northern Territory national parks<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1918\" height=\"1079\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/australia_nt_west-macdonnell-ranges-7555.jpeg\" alt=\"People sit and swim in Ormiston Gorge.\" class=\"wp-image-87943\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/australia_nt_west-macdonnell-ranges-7555.jpeg 1918w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/australia_nt_west-macdonnell-ranges-7555-425x239.jpeg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/australia_nt_west-macdonnell-ranges-7555-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/australia_nt_west-macdonnell-ranges-7555-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/australia_nt_west-macdonnell-ranges-7555-1170x658.jpeg 1170w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/australia_nt_west-macdonnell-ranges-7555-585x329.jpeg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1918px) 100vw, 1918px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Be sure to pack a swimsuit for the odd watering hole<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. The trail isn\u2019t all smooth terrain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before embarking on a trail as demanding as Larapinta, it\u2019s important to have all of the correct information before you set out. While walking the trail itself will be one of the greatest adventures you&#8217;ve ever had, it\u2019ll also take a toll on your body if you\u2019re not careful. This is where picking (and packing) proper hiking shoes comes in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your feet will bear the brunt of the work thanks to the constant jagged and rocky trail and it\u2019s not uncommon for them to get bruised and blistered, especially when you\u2019re walking 60km across seven days on Intrepid&#8217;s <a href=\"\/australia\/trek-larapinta-trail-167557\">Larapinta Trail tour<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/intrepid_australia_larapinta-trail-1030568.jpeg\" alt=\"A group of hikers walk through grass in the MacDonnell Ranges.\" class=\"wp-image-87940\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/intrepid_australia_larapinta-trail-1030568.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/intrepid_australia_larapinta-trail-1030568-425x239.jpeg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/intrepid_australia_larapinta-trail-1030568-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/intrepid_australia_larapinta-trail-1030568-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/intrepid_australia_larapinta-trail-1030568-1170x658.jpeg 1170w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/intrepid_australia_larapinta-trail-1030568-585x329.jpeg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Take time to break in new hiking boots that are right for the trail<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If your current hiking boots have seen better days (e.g. the tread is worn down, they\u2019re ripped or cracked, the underfoot padding is gone), it\u2019s time to buy a new pair. But give yourself plenty of time to break them in. This is not the kind of place where you want to be hobbling along with painful blisters. Go for bush walks and ensure you\u2019ve clocked a decent number of kilometres before your trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, that\u2019s not all you have to be aware of. Your body\u2019s likely going to feel aches and pains in places you didn\u2019t even know it was possible to feel aches and pains in, so packing some muscle-pain relief cream or something similar is a must-do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And yes, the red dirt will be a marvellous sight at the start of your trek but trust us, it\u2019ll get less so every day when you still can\u2019t get it off your clothes months after your journey has ended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/POXL_NT_larapinta-trail_australia_nt_west-macdonnell-ranges-7664.jpeg\" alt=\"A wide shot of the sunset across the West MacDonnell Ranges.\" class=\"wp-image-87942\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/POXL_NT_larapinta-trail_australia_nt_west-macdonnell-ranges-7664.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/POXL_NT_larapinta-trail_australia_nt_west-macdonnell-ranges-7664-425x239.jpeg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/POXL_NT_larapinta-trail_australia_nt_west-macdonnell-ranges-7664-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/POXL_NT_larapinta-trail_australia_nt_west-macdonnell-ranges-7664-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/POXL_NT_larapinta-trail_australia_nt_west-macdonnell-ranges-7664-1170x658.jpeg 1170w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/POXL_NT_larapinta-trail_australia_nt_west-macdonnell-ranges-7664-585x329.jpeg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">First Nations Creation stories depict how the land was shaped thousands of years ago<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4.\u00a0Slow down, there\u2019s no rush<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Larapinta Trail passes through the traditional lands of the Arrernte people and while hiking the trail, you\u2019ll be given the opportunity to learn about their culture and history, a past full of sacred sites and significant landmarks that have been carefully preserved for centuries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your Aboriginal guides, locals from the Western Arrernte people, will pass along Creation stories as you walk through the land and around the campfire at your accommodation on a private campsite on Aboriginal land.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll hear stories such as those of the Argutja Unthippa (dancing ladies), who created and transformed the MacDonnell Range, as well as how sites like the Ochre Pits and Ormiston Gorge Pound are significant to the First Nations people of the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Read more: <a href=\"\/adventures\/things-to-know-before-travelling-to-uluru\/\">Everything to know before travelling to Uluru<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Closeintrepid_australia_larapinta-trail-1030732.jpeg\" alt=\"A group of hikers coming up a hill with the West MacDonnell Ranges behind them.\" class=\"wp-image-87937\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Closeintrepid_australia_larapinta-trail-1030732.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Closeintrepid_australia_larapinta-trail-1030732-425x239.jpeg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Closeintrepid_australia_larapinta-trail-1030732-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Closeintrepid_australia_larapinta-trail-1030732-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Closeintrepid_australia_larapinta-trail-1030732-1170x658.jpeg 1170w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Closeintrepid_australia_larapinta-trail-1030732-585x329.jpeg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Get to know your trekking companions along the way<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Watch out for the animals<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are plenty of Aussie animals found throughout the area that most of us aren\u2019t lucky enough to see in our backyards daily. Think dingoes, wallabies, birds and native reptiles&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While these animals are mostly harmless if you don\u2019t provoke them, they can still show you their sneakier side by trying to steal food from the campsite and run off with one of your hiking shoes when you\u2019re not looking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/australia_northern-territory_west-macdonnell-rangers_marsupial.jpeg\" alt=\"A small marsupial stands behind a rock wall.\" class=\"wp-image-87944\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/australia_northern-territory_west-macdonnell-rangers_marsupial.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/australia_northern-territory_west-macdonnell-rangers_marsupial-425x239.jpeg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/australia_northern-territory_west-macdonnell-rangers_marsupial-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/australia_northern-territory_west-macdonnell-rangers_marsupial-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/australia_northern-territory_west-macdonnell-rangers_marsupial-1170x658.jpeg 1170w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/australia_northern-territory_west-macdonnell-rangers_marsupial-585x329.jpeg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Marsupials, like the black-flanked rock wallabies, live on the trail<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6.&nbsp;You won&#8217;t easily forget this trek<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After the seven days, you\u2019ll be absolutely exhausted \u2013 there\u2019s no doubt about that. 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