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Popular Walks
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Valley Of the Winds
(51 ticks) -
Uluru Base Walk
(46 ticks) -
Kings Canyon Rim Walk
(45 ticks) -
Uluru Summit
(33 ticks) -
Florence Falls
(29 ticks)
Summary
Home to two world National Heritage-listed parks; Kakadu and Uluru.
Popular Walks
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Valley Of the Winds
(51 ticks) -
Uluru Base Walk
(46 ticks) -
Kings Canyon Rim Walk
(45 ticks) -
Uluru Summit
(33 ticks) -
Florence Falls
(29 ticks)
Sub-Regions
World Heritage Areas
- Kakadu National Park
- Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
Contact details
Northern Territory Parks and Reserves:
https://nt.gov.au/leisure/parks-reserves
Northern Territory Tourism:
https://northernterritory.com/things-to-do/nature-and-wildlife/national-parks
Walks in Nitmiluk National Park
4.8
km
return
90
mins
Baruwei Loop Walk
Experience the western end of the Katherine Gorge System and escarpment as well as 17 Mile Valley via the Baruwei Lookout and loop walk.
3
km
return
90
mins
Leliyn Trail (Edith Falls)
The Leliyn Track provides a unique opportunity to experience the escarpment country. The main features are a series of pools and waterfalls created when the Edith River plunges over the escarpment. Several lookouts along the walk provide excellent views.
Walks in Trephina Gorge National Park
3.5
km
return
90
mins
Chain of Ponds Walk
An easy 15 minute walk to the lookout at the top of this narrow gorge offers spectacular views. However, some difficult climbing and scrambling over rocks is required to continue to the Rockhole, wading or swimming may be required after rains. The alternative option is to return along the same track to the carpark.
1.5
km
return
1
mins
N'Dhala Gorge Walk (N'Dhala Nature Park)
Walking - A 1.5 km (1 hour return) marked walking track leads into the gorge. Signs along the track interpret some of the petroglyphs and the rare Acacia undoolyana.
2.5
km
return
1
hr
Panorama Walk
This walk offers good views and interesting geological sites. The spectacular folding you can see in the rock faces along this walk were created in the upheaval stage, when the soft bitter springs rock was twisted and folded by powerful earth movements.
9
km
one-way
5
hrs
Ridgetop Walk
You can start this walk at either, John Hayes Rockhole or Trephina Gorge and return along the road or arrange with friends for a vehicle pick-up. This walk offers spectacular views of the rugged East MacDonnell Ranges and a view of Alice Springs is possible from Turner’s Lookout.
2
km
return
1
hr
Trephina Gorge Walk
This walk can initially be enjoyed by either walking directly down into the creekbed or alternatively by walking up along the gorge rim. This loop walk which commences at the creeks edge, provides scenic views of the sheer red cliffs towering over the treelined creek. Close observation may reveal the presence of the shy Black-footed Rock-wallaby
Walks in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
2
km
return
1
hr
Mala Walk
This is where the Mala (rufous hare-wallaby) people camped when they arrived at Uluru in the beginning. There are examples of Anangu rock art along this walk and you can experience the sheer vertical walls and profound peacefulness of Kantju Gorge. A great sunset location in winter.
1.5
km
return
1
hr
Minymaku, Watiku Walk (Talinguru Nyakunytjaku)
Take one or both of the short walks at Talinguru Nyakunytjaku to increase your understanding and appreciation of Anangu culture and survival skills. Men and women are welcome on both tracks. Minymaku Walk (Women’s Walk) Follow this track to learn about women’s business (such as how women process bush foods) and some of the games young children play. This is a 1 km (30 minute) loop track and is wheelchair accessible. Watiku Walk (Men’s Walk) Take this track to learn about men’s business, including making tools and using fire to hunt. This is a 1.5 km (45 minute) loop track and is wheelchair accessible.