the Alice Springs Vistor information Centre when you
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A hard, gravelly, corrugated surface road, for over 100kms - Mereenie Is it actually 4wd only for the road loop? For the ultimate in luxury at Uluru, stay at Longitude 131. From there it's about another 150kms of dirt road to Kings Canyon. Check out our post on Ormiston Gorge for more information! However we drove an early Nissan Pathfinder and it was an easy 2wd trip. River Resort, N'Dhala
the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, your days will be
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Ayers Rock Resort (10 minutes' travel). and West MacDonnell National Park
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What say you!!!!! If hiring a car, make sure to check if the vehicle is permitted to travel on the Mereenie Loop, if this is in your itinerary. after the slow erosion of an original mountain range. Find great deals on flights to Central Australia at Trip.com. of just a few hours, you can discover many of the secrets
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Uluru in the subsurface, but the extent is not known. MacDonnell Map West
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Just a little further west down Namatjira Drive are the vivid colours of the mineral Ochre Pits, which have been mined for generations by the local Aboriginal people. National Park camping fees apply via an honesty box. If you are travelling west from Alice Springs, the
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will fill your home with. If the system detects something that potentially contradicts our. Read our post on Kings Canyon for more information on the walks. Kings Canyon. Dont forget you will need a 4WD to drive the Mereenie Road Loop or see the entirety of the East MacDonnell Ranges.
Why I love the Mereenie Loop in Central Australia - Unsealed 4X4 Highway, Mac
Its quite exciting driving in due to the sheer size of the crater walls and their beautiful red colour. then, both names have been used, although Ayers Rock
MacDonnell National Park and East MacDonnell National
Just so you know, a 4WD is required to drive the Mereenie Loop. Photographs Courtesy Of: PJ B &
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Central Land Council in Alice Springs ([08] 8953 4345),
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The cost is $5.00. Twin Gums, Wallace
- Northern Territory Tourism Commission. This narrow gap in the West MacDonnell Ranges creates a stunning oasis. Its a little rough but certainly no car killer. What sort of car did you do this loop in? official names that consist of both the traditional
Often corrugated, this stretch has no facilities or fuel stops, and is recommended for four-wheel drive vehicles only. the track to 4WD, and shutting out anyone in a 2WD
was officially reversed to "Uluru/Ayers Rock" on 6 November
through some of the Northern Territorys most spectacular
desert flights over Uluru and Kata Tjuta. the Northern Territory. Valley, The
The sign is on the right just past Ormiston Gorge and Glen Helen and is absolutely 4WD access only. The journey from Alice Springs to Kings Canyon via the Mereenie Loop is approximately 332 kilometres. Gorge and Glen Helen Gorge. During peak times, you will need to book room accommodation or campsites in advance. Its a great drive, a bit of an adventure and a good way to get from Alice Springs to Kings Canyon with great sights along the way. At the Cultural Centre you can get an introduction
The corrugations were enormous and covered the whole width of the road, and were continuous for almost the whole journey of 155 kms. Ebenezer, Curtin
9.4 km (5.8 mi) in circumference. heartland of the Top End of Darwin we can advise you
It's possible to drive it in one day but it will be a long day. Anything to say I wont make it, have spare wheels and tyres and fuel. what you're paying for! Resort at Ayers Rock Resort, Yulara, Ayers
Springs. He told me 4-1/2 hours. sidetracking from Larapinta or Namatjira onto the Mereenie Loop and into Herrmansburg and Palm Valley (see our map below), then one would travel onto Kings Canyon in the Watarrka National park, Then onto Uluru Kata Tjuta National . My advice is drive slow -
days for this journey through red desert sands, spinifex
of the Central Australian deserts at the Desert Park.
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The Subaru Outback handled it well, though I drove cautiously anyway. Below is a sort of itinerary for the Mereenie Loop. Alice Springs to Glen Helen, 130 kms. Mereenie Loop Road)
Wind the windows down, put Midnight Oil on and drive :). As mentioned before, this is where to stay in the West MacDonnell Ranges if you dont want to camp. Mereenie loop from Hermannsburg to Kings Canyon is well worth taking the time to enjoy. Hi heading out next weekend. Springs campervan hire and camper rentals, Alice Springs
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more, #124 of 386 things to do in Northern Territory. Would it be too much to do Palm Valley and then loop back around the top to do Ormiston Gorge? 50km west of Alice Springs on Larapinta Drive, Standley Chasm is located in a private reserve owned by the Iwupataka Land Trust, a unique Aboriginal-owned and operated enterprise. We did it in just over 2 hours. Camping fees are supposed to be payable ($7.70 for a family) via an honesty box system. A permit is needed to drive this loop with your Alice Springs car hire and can be bought at the visitor centre in Alice Springs or Kings Canyon Resort. should ensure that you explore the Cultural Centre first. (randomly and late notice, I know, but will be in Uluru Thurs 26/09-28/09, and hope to journey north after that. Rockhole Palm
Direct flights operate twice a week from Melbourne. It is on the "Inner Mereenie Loop" road which was completed as a sealed road in 2016 providing access for caravans and two-wheel-drive vehicles. . Hop on a Harley, or embark on a base walk of Uluru (Ayers
However we drove an early Nissan Pathfinder and it was an easy 2wd trip. There
part of the Mereenie Loop is still not sealed and is a dirt road Other areas upgrades have been made appartently. We were in a Toyota Fortuner but we saw quite a few normal saloon cars and the surface was generally fine. I wouldn't use anything less than 4 wheel drive.. you are required to get a permit to drive loop road. Cairns and Alice Springs direct to Ayers Rock Airport. For those who dont want to camp, Glen Helen has just reopened after a few years of closure. and the - Erldunda - Kulgera - Oodnadatta Track - Coober
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called the Lost City and the Garden of Eden an oasis
The gorge and waterhole itself are beautiful and even if you arent staying overnight here, its worth a stop in to check it out. also known as Pitjantjatjara, but it is also used as
Ensure you book a vehicle that is permitted on unsealed roads and covered by insurance. Track, Alice
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We generally traveled between 70-80/85 kms depending on conditions, slowing a bit more at times. Jessica is a writer based in Australia with a somewhat constant urge to see what's over the next hill. Drove it today, not towing. Its worth slowing down when passing a vehicle as rocks and stones can get thrown up. The Alice Springs Desert Park was created to educate
4WD is recommended
is the road from boulia to mt isa sealed. See purple wildflowers blooming against red-earth ranges, slow down as you encounter wild brumbies frolicking beside the road, and be on the lookout for wild camels and dingoes. Camping is not permitted here and its your last chance to go to the toilet before beginning the actual official Mereenie Loop road. The official National Park camping sites are a few kilometres off the main road down a dirt road. Springs, Alice
environment. for you. TIP Viewing the Uluru sunrise viewing area at sunset ensures both avoiding crowds, and capturing the colourful Central Australian sky in all of its glory with the amazing Uluru in silhouette. Voyages Kings Canyon Resort is located in a loop off
For that long stretch I saw many 2wd damaged tyres thrown on the road side. I'm thinking of hiring a car from Uluru and taking it up through Kings Canyon and doing the Loop. hire car companies, tour desks, a Qantas desk, Ayers
Do this at Alice Springs, Glen Helen Gorge, Kings Canyon and Uluru in case you miss out. There is no better way to explore Central Australia
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We have read other reviews saying the track was so rough they struggled to hold 40kph. The traditional land owners of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National
335 km (208 mi) south west of the nearest large town,
I wouldn't do it in a 2wd car with average suspension as the corrugations would be annoying but the Landcruiser travelled quite smoothly at 80 - 90kmh without any issues. Camping is also available at Ellery Creek, Ormiston Gorge, Finke 2 Mile and Redbank Gorge. Next day we hiked Kings until about 11AM then drove the Mereenie loop unsealed road to Hermannsburg then on into Alice. 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. as well as anyone towing a caravan, the categories
an a true outback scenic route for self drive four
Glen Helen resort has recently re-opened after closing for a couple of years with thanks to Discovery Parks who invested the time and money into bringing it back to its former glory. Trail, Glen
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Camping along the Mereenie Loop is not permitted, you may stop for breaks but must continue on your way. www.kakadusafaris.com
When you
They lined up to spell: "SEAL THE LOOP." This is TCA's major drive to survive COVID-19. A tourist selfdrive tourist guide and travel information, East MacDonnell National Park
the south west at 85, and have an exposed thickness
Highlight: Reaching sealed road, 10km from Kings Canyon Resort (KCR), after 140km of bone-jarring rocks and corrugations on the Mereenie Loop that took a toll on man and machine. 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. Ayers Rock adventure tours and safaris at www.ulurusafaris.com, Way outback
availability on Darwin one day tours www.darwin4tours.com/. 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. icons. Inner Mereenie Loop. Highway at Erldunda and on to Uluru. There was no mobile phone signal most of the way and the only fuel is at Glen Helen and Kings Canyon. Are there any sections of the Mereenie Loop that are high up? (randomly and late notice, I know, but will be in Uluru Thurs 26/09-28/09, and hope to journey north after that. Its worth slowing down when passing a vehicle as rocks and stones can get thrown up.
Your KINGS CANYON RIM WALK Guide | Map, Logistics, and More! - TripTins The Loop will take you through areas where ten distinct
Namatjira Drive, Alice Springs
area, during wet periods the rock acquires a silvery-grey
As a result, there are plenty of great bird-watching opportunities. Other areas upgrades have been made appartently. Hey all, I'll be heading to Uluru via the sealed road but coming back via the Mereenie Loop. 4wd Rentals or email
The strata at Uluru are nearly vertical, dipping to
It is the perfect oasis from which to explore the
Australian icons areas all in one trip being Alice Springs,
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and Yankunytjatjara, the Aboriginal people of the area. Gap Palm
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Mereenie Loop Road | ostojic The entire Mereenie Loop from Alice Springs to Uluru looks like this (see below). Before we set off on the Mereenie Loop Road, now re branded the Red Centre Way I was a little apprehensive, as I had read a lot of mixed reviews about its condition, and understood that after a period of rain it can be challenging. to Tjukurpa (law, knowledge, religion, philosophy),
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