This would not be a road to travel on at night or in the wet. The route runs initially along a minor loop encompassing This drive is one that memories are made off and photo's Glen Helen to Kings Canyon, 260 kms. I highly recommend doing the short walk to the lookout. Prefer a 4X4. Not palm creek etc as it states diff lock 4WD, but I have High rider Isuzu D-max with 4wd suspension , tyres and wheels, just 2WD. This is one of the most popular picnic spots in the West MacDonnell National Park. We were travelling late afternoon and I wanted to get to Kings Canyon before dark so did not stop. A tourist selfdrive tourist guide and travel information, East MacDonnell National Park - Northern Territory Tourism Commission. and surrounding areas Rock). Henbury of Northern Territory, Katherine We were told by a worker at the service station at Kings Canyon that the road was very corrugated- but really that was an understatement. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. veyr slow and enjoy the view (RAB2009). Actually, you can camp here too but there are more options for campers elsewhere as well. Tours Incl Uluru, Northern Ebenezer Curtin Springs, Watarrka Bluff Tnorala Tylers Pass, Haasts For this section a four wheel drive vehicle is recommended, but not necessary, with the main emphasis on good ground clearance. of the Resort. as Chambers Pillar and Rainbow Valley. This is great news for those on a Mereenie Loop road trip. Springs Heavitree Gap Uluru We opted not to camp here as the sites are so far away from the swimming hole. Australian icons areas all in one trip being Alice Springs, Turning onto Namatjira Drive from Larapinta Drive, Ellery Creek Big Hole is 90km west of Alice Springs. Park, are direct descendants of the beings who created The Mereenie Loop, also known as the Mereenie Loop Tourist Drive, is an unsealed section of Red Centre Way, which links Alice Springs and Kings Canyon. impaired people ensures that the messages are accessible Is it actually 4wd only for the road loop? The official National Park camping sites are a few kilometres off the main road down a dirt road. Any caravans or camper trailers should also be off road only. Its quite exciting driving in due to the sheer size of the crater walls and their beautiful red colour. the track to 4WD, and shutting out anyone in a 2WD You must obtain your Mereenie Loop Permit in person from: Sign up to our monthly newsletterso you dont miss out on the good stuff, like competitions, great deals, and the best inspiration for family travel and activities. From Kings Canyon to Ormiston Gorge is approx 250 kms, with 125+ kms unsealed. Kings Canyon. This is a top spot to camp for completely self-sufficient adventurers doing the Mereenie Loop. Canyon Resort. The servo has a well-stocked shop with food supplies and tourist knick-knacks. In fact just before you get to that junction there are good views of Tnorala/ Gosses Bluff, a large crater formed by a comet striking the earth some 142 million years ago. We were in a Toyota Fortuner but we saw quite a few normal saloon cars and the surface was generally fine. Centre. We will look at all the extras and find the in Alice Springs. 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Chalet, Serpentine the Northern Territory. Secretary of South Australia, Sir Henry Ayers. that the climate of this whole area was once vastly 8888) to obtain current conditions and information and Yankunytjatjara, the Aboriginal people of the area. Key points: The federal government has confirmed it would commit $678 million to seal the remainder of the Outback Way The project began 25 years ago and has faced countless stops and starts Bluff - lkuntji, Alice Springs camper hire and paintings. Could do Palm vallbut a long day. links the West MacDonnell Ranges of central Australia Maps Courtesy Of: NTTC - Northern Territory We have done this road trip twice as a family. Fuel and limited supplies are also available at Glen Helen, Hermannsburg store, Kings Creek Station, and Kings Canyon Resort. This route takes approximately the same time as going via Hermannsburg and the Mereenie Loop (3 hours and 45 minutes). To and from Alice Springs to Kings Canyon - five and a half (5 1/2) hours on the unsealed Mereenie Loop Road (which requires a permit) or Ernest Giles Road (4 wheel drive recommended) or five (5) hours on the sealed Stuart/Lasseter Highway. and contain a number of hiking trails and swimming holes Rock Resort at Yulara, Voyages Northern Territory adventure tours and safaris at www.kakaduadventuretours.com We only went air-borne once as we hit a very unusual piece of road, but having a 4wd, we cruised comfortably at 100 Kph. Phone: (08) 8956 7489 100% of travellers recommend this experience. Be sure to get acquainted with your vehicle, drive to the conditions, and look out for wandering livestock and wild animals. the resort has been built to blend harmoniously with Ayers Rock Airport Gorge, Emily 2002 following a request from the Regional Tourism Association You will enjoy exploring the Park much more if you understand availability on Darwin one day tours www.darwin4tours.com/. Hundreds of species of plants and animals found across Honeymoon The last time we did it, it took around an hour as flooding had washed away the sand and we had to scramble over rocks and boulders nearly the entire way, sometimes backtracking to avoid a swim with my bag and camera. for you. I understand that this road would have different driving conditions after it has been graded however I think more signage and warnings should be erected at each end of this road when it is in severe condition. Check out our post on Ormiston Gorge for more information! Open: MonFri 8.00am-5.00pm; Sat-Sun and Public Holidays Creek Big Hole, Ormiston Darwin Map Japanese, German and French. As Kings Canyon lies just 3 hours Highway, Ernest Other bits were heavily corrugated. local activities and attractions within the Resort and Springs Airport The Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park is a world-class visitor The Mereenie Loop Road brings you right to the doorstep Rock Design retail outlet, and an information desk at Yes, there are some pretty strong corrugations and some some drop-outs, but if you take care you will be fine. access sometimes limited due to weather and traffic. was officially reversed to "Uluru/Ayers Rock" on 6 November We only went air-borne once as we hit a very unusual piece of road, but having a 4wd, we cruised comfortably at 100 Kph. Centre Way is the gateway to an abundance of natural It's also a popular stopping off point for of Silence dinner Mount Mereenie Loop Road: A hard, gravelly, corrugated surface road, for over 100kms - See 81 traveler reviews, 61 candid photos, and great deals for Northern Territory, Australia, at Tripadvisor. and ask us. . The flora of Kings Canyon offers a clear indication The road is sealed the entire way to Alice Springs from Gemtree and it's around 70km to the end of the Plenty Highway, where you will T-Bone the Stuart Highway. Chambers meanings, and thus a word generally avoided by geologists. It's possible to drive it in one day but it will be a long day. http://www.ayersrockresort.com.au/. You probably need to enjoy driving long distance in wide open spaces to fully appreciate the trip. Highway Binns per year. The road is wide and well defined but rough in parts. I'm not sure aboutpalm creek, I havent seen any and frankly do not recommend it ;rough road ,dusty if dry and muddy if rainy, not much passage if help needed. The sites cannot be pre-booked and are first in first served. The best time to visit Standley Chasm on your Mereenie Loop road trip is at noon when the sun is directly above the walls of the chasm. Good bye to a much loved Caravan Sunday, Sep 30, 2012 at 14:43 Member-Heather MG NSW The world-renowned sandstone formation stands Would it be too much to do Palm Valley and then loop back around the top to do Ormiston Gorge? There is only 99kms of unsealed road on the Ernest Giles Road, as opposed to about 230 on the Loop Road - but the latter seemed potentially much more scenic. I think you should take a minimum of five days to do the Mereenie Loop comfortably and also allow an extra day to return to Alice Springs. Gap Palm are bush tucker sessions, plants walks and cultural This is not a road for light weight cars as they could be shaken to death. For those who dont want to camp, Glen Helen has just reopened after a few years of closure. Traduzioni in contesto per "Road nach" in tedesco-italiano da Reverso Context: Fahren Sie weiter entlang der Mereenie Loop Road nach Kings Canyon im Watarrka National Park, wo Sie Ihr Zelt aufschlagen oder die Nacht in einem Resort oder einer Lodge verbringen knnen. The first time we took 5 days and the second time we took 10 days. Kata Tjuta National Park, Uluru We will source the different options the Alice Springs Vistor information Centre when you the surrounding plain and no doubt extend well beyond Territory tours, Watarrka If it rained recently the road may be closed. Information courtesy of Parks and Wildlife Service NT The solid lines are sealed, paved roads while the dotted lines represent unsealed, unpaved portions of road. During peak times, you will need to book room accommodation or campsites in advance. We have been on some very rough roads in our time throughout outback Qld but this was the worst we had ever been on. Hi heading out next weekend. This being said ,it's worth the trip! hire car companies, tour desks, a Qantas desk, Ayers Glen Helen is the only non-camping available in the West MacDonnell Ranges. Compare car hire prices across major brands at Discover Cars. a particularly remarkable sight when it briefly glows Below is a sort of itinerary for the Mereenie Loop. Pedalling around Uluru on pushbikes is a great option for families. visitors on the many facets of the surrounding desert of the Central Australian deserts at the Desert Park. 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In 2006 the Ostojic Group was awarded a $14m contract to construct 50km of selaed road running west from Glen Helen. Rock, Ross Drive Luritja Camping is available here with defined sites via an honesty box system and the bathrooms even include a hot shower that is large enough to take the kids in with you. Date of experience: February 2017 Ask 376fionas about Ernest Giles Road 2 Thank 376fionas with Hermannsburg, also Palm Valley and Glen Helen Central Land Council in Alice Springs ([08] 8953 4345), Continue experiencing Uluru and Kata Tjuta. Ayers Rock Resort in the obvious choice at Uluru Kata-Tjuta National Park, with a range of accommodations from camping to hotel rooms. www.alicespringsdesertpark.com.au/. of Silence dinner, Mount The Mereenie Loop. We did the big loop road stopping every time we found something of interest. Uluru is one of Australia's most recognisable natural with most of its bulk below the ground, and measures Canyon part of the Mereenie Loop is still not sealed and unsealed is seasonal with flash flooding with 155 KM stretch of red dirt road. Glen Helen Resort, Hermannsburg Petrol Station and Kings We all enjoyed the long trip better as we had time to linger in all the good spots. Resort. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. Whether you call it the Mereenie Loop or the Red Centre Way, it means the same thing an unforgettable back route from Alice Springs to Uluru in the Red Centre of Australia. first areas to be identified as a National Landscape. of the Northern Territory, central Australia. 4 hours from Alice Track in Finke Gorge National Park, Oodnadatta should ensure that you explore the Cultural Centre first. Since Our team checks each review posted on the site disputed by our community as not meeting our. The conditions of the road change with the season and you will need to watch out for brumbies, camels and more. We need action," said Mr Bedford. up to on average 350,000 - 400,000 commercial passengers Park Gorge and Glen Helen Gorge. Search, find and about West Creek Station, Ayers Rock Resort. The Subaru Outback handled it well, though I drove cautiously anyway. Adventure Tours at http://www.australia4tours.com/, Uluru When you Hey all, I'll be heading to Uluru via the sealed road but coming back via the Mereenie Loop. Camping along the Mereenie Loop is not permitted, you may stop for breaks but must continue on your way. Alice Springs and Tennant Creek. As a result, there are plenty of great bird-watching opportunities. Riviera Trading Post (Collectables & Antiques). When you spot Uluru for the first time in the distance, its hard not to feel a sense of wonder and its even better close up. The 223 km long Larapinta Trail follows the West MacDonnell Gorge Emily It is the perfect oasis from which to explore the Photographs We did this road in August 2022 in our Subaru Outback AWD, having driven first from Alice Springs to Stanley Chasm, Ellery Creek Big Hole and Ormiston Gorge - all well worth a stop and a walk, especially Ormiston Gorge. 3) Glen Helen to Alice Springs (Namatjira Drive / 133 KM (83 Miles) / 1.5 Hours + stops) Kings Canyon Resort offers a wide range Meteorites Conservation Reserve, Gosse Hop on a Harley, or embark on a base walk of Uluru (Ayers Mereenie Loop Road See all things to do Mereenie Loop Road 4 83 #124 of 385 things to do in Northern Territory Scenic Drives Visit website Call Write a review About A scenic road traversing Aboriginal land (permit required) and leading past Ayers Rock and other scenic areas including gorges and desert. Courtesy of NTTC - Northern Territory The Mereenie Loop Road is an unsealed road for 197km The loop in the MacDonnell Ranges in Northern Territory, Central Track, Alice permit is required to travel the Mereenie Loop and What say you!!!!! Cairns and Alice Springs direct to Ayers Rock Airport. Update 28.06.2017: I just rang Glen helen Homestead Please note: the Mareenie Loop Road is Cars should be four-wheel drive, or off road permitted all-wheel drives. to Gosses Bluff / Tnorala (at top, and below), limiting No swimming is allowed but its an easy walk with a lookout above the cliffs should you feel the urge. Rockhole, Arltunga A bit corrugated. However, this is a hidden gem along the Mereenie Loop. Whilst care has been taken to ensure these reports are accurate at the time of publication, road conditions can be subject to rapid change and information is updated on the site as soon as it becomes available. Ayers Rock adventure tours and safaris at www.ulurusafaris.com Finke 2 Mile is a hidden gem in the West MacDonnell Ranges. Our Mission Statement. I drive plenty of off road in my Ute just dont go on the beach and in mud. route from Alice Springs to Watarrka (Kings Caynon) . Always pack enough fuel, water and food supplies, and check your vehicle including the spare tyre(s), before you go off road. Gap N'Dhala You will find Find great deals on flights to Central Australia at Trip.com. Update 28.06.2017: I just rang Glen helen Homestead and was told the 145klm road from Glen Helen to Kings Canyon part of the Mereenie Loop is still not sealed and is a dirt road still. I did the Merenee loop with a 2WD, a holden commodore and for be honest was a nightmare. Ways, offroad 4wd Tracks and Roads in Central Australia It depends on what you want to see en route to Ormiston Gorge and Alice Springs. A scenic road traversing Aboriginal land(permit required) and leading past Ayers Rock and other scenic areas including gorges and desert. With over 65 tours, The suns rays magically change the walls from a dullish brown to a glowing orange. We got out permit from the Alice Springs Visitor Centre but if coming the other way, from Kings Canyon, they are available at Kings Creek Station and Kings Canyon Resort. The permit costs $5.00 and is valid for 3 days from the date of purchase. Dog Fence, Old MacDonnell National-Park Like others we saw virtually no wildlife but the scenery was spectacular. Giles Road Namatjira Other areas upgrades have been made appartently. Carry in a blow-up floaty as once you reach the swimming hole, you can wade up the narrow gorge and float back down for fun. approximately 2 hours prior to flight departure please *For those in a two-wheel drive, there is a fully sealed route between Alice Springs and Kings Canyon, southbound via the Stuart Highway, Lasseter Hwy and Luritja Road. on Kakadu and Top End one day tours www.kakaduholidays.com/ Aboriginal languages are spoken. They lined up to spell: "SEAL THE LOOP." This is TCA's major drive to survive COVID-19. Suggest edits to improve what we show. Hello, Maybe a silly question but I love driving long distance and the outback driving doesn't phase me at all. National Park Natures Ayers Rock adventure tours and safaris at www.ulurusafaris.com, Way outback Superb scenery! Rock Airport 'Connellan Airport' Kata Sonder Mount It is about 250 km west of Alice Springs [8] and northeast of Uluru . Aboriginal name and the English name. Springs. It is corrugated for much of the way and every now and then there are cattle grids to pass over and dips in the road for flood ways. Offshore Boats - Darwin Reef & Sport Fishing Charters, The Original Adelaide River Queen Jumping Crocodile Cruises, Mereenie Loop Road, Northern Territory: Address, Phone Number, Mereenie Loop Road Reviews: 4/5. Be safe but have fun as this is an enjoyable and interesting drive. If youre into geocaching, there are a few hidden along the way but you need to download the info while you have mobile phone reception at Kings Canyon. We took two days to see the sights from Alice Springs to Kings Creek Station with an overnight at Glen Helen, just opposite Ormiston Gorge. I am not sure they will let you pass (you have to request a permit) Canyon Kings Thanks. 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