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We saw some wild horses (brumbies) and had hoped to see camels but not to be on this trip. Mereenie loop from Hermannsburg to Kings Canyon is well worth taking the time to enjoy. Mereenie Loop, Red
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It is possible for some road conditions to remain unchanged for several . Ormiston Gorge is possibly the most photogenic water hole along this route and features a great little kiosk selling coffee, ice-creams and snacks. Chalet, Serpentine
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the road conditions difficult for standard vehicles. From there it's about another 150kms of dirt road to Kings Canyon. Spacious and
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There are two campgrounds here, the Woodland and the Ridgetop, and both have toilets, fire pits and picnic tables. 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. You can drive into it with a good 4WD but we did not. Creek Big Hole Ochre
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We have read other reviews saying the track was so rough they struggled to hold 40kph. feature rich! Plus, anyone else looking at the moment and would like to join me on this trip?
Luritja Road visitors information guide - MacDonnell Ranges I did the Merenee loop with a 2WD, a holden commodore and for be honest was a nightmare. Regardless of what you do here, a stay in one of the glamping tents at Kings Canyon Resort will be a memorable experience. Canyon Resort, Henbury
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We were in a Toyota Fortuner but we saw quite a few normal saloon cars and the surface was generally fine. cultural landscape of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park,
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There are two roads between Kings Canyon and Alice Springs - the sealed Stuart Lasseter Highway and the unsealed Mereenie Loop Road (half an hour longer - 5.5 Hours). Need a hand choosing or booking your red centre adventure? This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Please note: the Mareenie Loop Road is
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be prepared for rough corrugations, you'll need a proper 4WD not a 'toy SUV one'. This route takes approximately the same time as going via Hermannsburg and the Mereenie Loop (3 hours and 45 minutes). Creek Station, Ayers Rock Resort. Andado Track, Old
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When buying the Mereenie Loop Road permit at the Hermannsburg, I asked the store attendant how long we should allow in a 4WD to cover the distance. Thanks. from Alice Springs with oneways to Darwin, Uluru guided camping tours and
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The drive takes approximately 3.5 hours, whereas the bitumen alternative entails first travelling the 461 km back to Alice Springs and then another 130km out to Ormiston Gorge. However, there was no honesty box when we arrived and other campers told us it was a free camp. The Subaru Outback handled it well, though I drove cautiously anyway. Are you ready to RUN the Larapinta Trail? Creek and Ormiston Gorge. 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. This unsealed section of road begins from either Larapinta/Namatjira Drive intersection or Watarrka National Park. of Silence dinner, Mount
The Red Centre Way - Complete Guide - Travel Outback Australia I'm thinking of hiring a car from Uluru and taking it up through Kings Canyon and doing the Loop. hires travelling to Palm Valley and Gosse Bluff from
Cars should be four-wheel drive, or off road permitted all-wheel drives. near impossible to see in the wild.
Mereenie Loop Road | ostojic We went with our 4wd and it was much smoother. Valley, The
Cash splash set to bring bitumen to Tanami Road and Mereenie Loop Road MAP: The unsealed section (dotted red line) of the Mereenie Loop Road starts at Hermannsburg (Natria) and ends at King's Canyon Resort (Watarrka National Park). Chasm
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During peak times, you will need to book room accommodation or campsites in advance. The Mereenie Loop Road is an unsealed road for 197km
On the subject of road conditions, the Mereenie Loop Road between the Areyonga turn-off and Kings Canyon Resort is mostly unsealed and the surface is extremely variable depending on local rainfall and time since grading last occurred.
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Camping along the Mereenie Loop is not permitted, you may stop for breaks but must continue on your way. Anything to say I wont make it, have spare wheels and tyres and fuel. desert flights over Uluru and Kata Tjuta. The drive passes
The first time we did this, it was an easy 30 minutes walk up the dry, sandy river bed with a small amount of rock scrambling. habitats as they are at night, seeing some of the animals
If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. We rank these restaurants and attractions by balancing reviews from our members with how close they are to this location. We saw two mobs of wild camels, there and on the Ernest Giles Road! Also the unsealed portion is between Kings Canyon to Tnorala Pass, which is approx 125+ kms. and discover Desert Rivers, Sand Country and the Woodland
As Kings Canyon lies just 3 hours
I drive plenty of off road in my Ute just dont go on the beach and in mud. The Mereenie Loop Road is an unsealed road and four wheel drive is recommended, but you usually don't need it. Take an easy walking trail through three desert habitats
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Other bits were heavily corrugated. of at least 2,400 m (7,900 ft). Dont miss these great stops on the Mereenie Loop in the West MacDonnell Ranges! Ayers Rock Resort Airport collects you from your hotel
good luck, How long does it take to drive from Kings Canyon to Ormiston George (mereenie loop) and then Ormiston George to Alice? 348 m (1,142 ft) high (863 m/2,831 ft above sea level)
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You can travel via the Mereenie Loop Road, the Ernest Giles Road (both dirt and approximately 300kms from Alice Springs), or the Luritja Road via Lasseter Highway (sealed and 450kms from Alice Springs). and Uluru (formerley known as Ayers Rock) . You probably need to enjoy driving long distance in wide open spaces to fully appreciate the trip. The only exception may be after rain, if the road has been damaged, or if it is still wet. Rock). visitors travelling to and from Uluru and Alice Springs. Do this at Alice Springs, Glen Helen Gorge, Kings Canyon and Uluru in case you miss out. The first parts seemed more gravel and dust whereas the second half was more red dust and sand at times. 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. A 4wd vehicle is essential for self drive
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the Northern Territory. 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. Well Erldunda, Kings Canyon
Dont forget you will need a 4WD to drive the Mereenie Road Loop or see the entirety of the East MacDonnell Ranges. that the climate of this whole area was once vastly
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. 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. the south west at 85, and have an exposed thickness
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Your KINGS CANYON RIM WALK Guide | Map, Logistics, and More! - TripTins 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. 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. National Park, Natures
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A hard, gravelly, corrugated surface road, for over 100kms - Mereenie through some of the Northern Territorys most spectacular
icons. 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. The first parts seemed more gravel and dust whereas the second half was more red dust and sand at times. availability on Darwin one day tours www.darwin4tours.com/. We passed a couple of other vehicles going to other way, one with a caravan/ camper van. The sites cannot be pre-booked and are first in first served. Caravans, 2wd cars vehicles and 2wd trailers are not
Seeing some of you say 4WD only. 4.5 hours travelling time. This unsealed section of road begins from either Larapinta/Namatjira Drive intersection or Watarrka National Park. Drive Namatjira
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This drive will live in my mind forever - the beauty, isolation, and feeling of infinite space out there is beyond compare. Where do I purchase a Meerenie Loop Permit and how
Thanks. Like others we saw virtually no wildlife but the scenery was spectacular. Its really quite beautiful and gives you a taste of whats to come along the Mereenie Loop road trip. Way outback
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Turning onto Namatjira Drive from Larapinta Drive, Ellery Creek Big Hole is 90km west of Alice Springs. Gorge, Mount Connor and Palm Valley. Scientists believe that around 142.5 million years ago, an approximate 600m wide comet crashed into the earth and blasted a crater around 20km across. The 223 km long Larapinta Trail follows the West MacDonnell
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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. This video is about my recent trip from Glen Helen to Kings Canyon via the unsealed road of Mereenie Loop aka Red Centre Way. Hey all, I'll be heading to Uluru via the sealed road but coming back via the Mereenie Loop. However, this is a hidden gem along the Mereenie Loop. Other infrastructure commitments include $132 million to seal the Mereenie Loop tourist drive, which connects Alice Springs to Kings Canyon and Uluru. Uluru is one of Australia's most recognisable natural
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The journey from Alice Springs to Kings Canyon via the Mereenie Loop is approximately 332 kilometres. I wouldn't use anything less than 4 wheel drive.. you are required to get a permit to drive loop road. I wouldn't use anything less than 4 wheel drive.. you are required to get a permit to drive loop road. Gorge Simpsons