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LARAPINTA CAMPSITES
AWARD-WINNING & ECO FRIENDLY OUTBACK COMFORT
Comfy & Eco Friendly
Solar Panel System
We use solar panels to bring power to our campsites, including lights, phone charging (USB 12V charging ports) and a water pump for the kitchen.
Giving back to the
local community
ese campsites would not be possible without a strong partnership with Aboriginal Traditional Owners and the Northern Territory Parks & Wildlife who jointly manage the land. e exclusive sub-lease ensures that the benefits of trekking tourism are shared equitably with the Aboriginal Traditional Owners whose land we walk and camp upon.
Staying at our campsites
You can enjoy our eco-campsites on these treks:
• Larapinta Experience in Comfort (3 days) – see our website
• Classic Larapinta Trek in Comfort (6 days) – page 16
• Larapinta Goddess Walk (3 days) – page 17
Nothing compares to our spectacular and
truly unique semi-permanent Larapinta
Trail campsites. ese architecturally
designed (Neeson Murcutt), award-winning ,
ecologically sustainable facilities enhance your experience in the outback, while minimising environmental impacts. e camps’ communal areas centre around our flattened ‘big top’ tents. ey contain a kitchen, lounge and dining shelter, on a raised platform – out of the dust. e tent’s ochre coloured and infinitely adaptable stretch canopy helps the interior remain comparatively cool and sheltered in virtually any weather conditions. Picture spending your evenings in relaxed comfort, as guides prepare three course meals each night over the camp fire pits.
Spacious Sleeping Tents
Enjoy your own time in our spacious, safari style sleeping tents. ey have a footprint of 2.4 x 2.4m and are standing height, for comfort. e tents feature floor-to-ceiling windows, giving you the chance to bring the outdoors in and soak up the magnificent views of the Australian outback.
Hot showers! Great bathroom facilities
Finish a long day’s trek with a hot shower in the middle of the outback! ey’re heated when you arrive and are supplied with organic shampoos and soaps, in order to minimise environmental impact.
ese exclusive amenities are housed in a modern, clean and well ventilated shelters and use water-free toilets.
WINNER ECOTOURISM
| 14 MAIN IMAGE: Relaxing in the communal dining/lounge tent prior to dinner after a day’s trekking on the Larapinta Trail | Brett Boardman