Larapinta Trail 2014

[Pammie7]

We are going to do a part of the Larapinta in mid July.Can anyone give some up to date information on the section from Birthday Waterhole to Ellery Creek.Is there likely to be water at Fringe Lily?
Hope someone can help.

[wildlight]

Have just come off the trail today, Pammie7.

You won't be short of a drink. Heavy rain a month ago, and persistent cooler temperatures have resulted in a much higher quantity of surface water than normal. The vegetation is quite lush too, flowers will be awesome for your trip. I will publish a brief report and gallery soon. Just in motel in Alice now, heading home on Thursday. Will get something up online soon, have been building a website in motel room.

Pack light- we never used our tent once. Nothing annoyed us. Our tent was a ZPacks tarp tent, only took it just in case… I was amazed how many people overpack on this walk. 18-20kg was normal for most, using 4 season multi pole alpine tents.

The BEST camping- was often in between water sources. Most made their overnight camps at water tanks- many of ours were on high ridges and isolated bush camps- a far better experience. The pictures will tell all, I should have them up in about a week from today.

Cheers

WildLight

[north-north-west]

The BEST camping- was often in between water sources. Most made their overnight camps at water tanks- many of ours were on high ridges and isolated bush camps- a far better experience.

Yes, that's what I did and it really adds to the experience.

[Pammie7]

Thanks for the info Wildlight.We have ultralight gear.(Tarp Tent double rainbow 1kg etc.)We are from Nth Qld and are probably really going feel the cold.
I will keep an eye out for your writeup.