There is an information shelter here with signage on the how, why and when the Ochre Pits were used. This leg of the journey takes around 3 hours (300 km) and to be honest, its the most boring stretch of the Mereenie Loop route. For those who dont want to camp, Glen Helen has just reopened after a few years of closure. Gorge, Tennant
Fuel is available at Glen Helen, Hermannsburg, Kings
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. Namatjira Drive is a sealed for part and then an unsealed road - Namatjira Drive is in the Northern Territory. Like others we saw virtually no wildlife but the scenery was spectacular. Content Alice Springs News: The government has not
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. How long does it take to drive the Mereenie Loop? The consumption of alcohol is not permitted along the Mereenie Loop, you may carry sealed alcohol in the vehicle. of just a few hours, you can discover many of the secrets
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For those camping, there is national park-style camping at the waterholes (see below). MacDonnell Map, Larapinta
As mentioned before, this is where to stay in the West MacDonnell Ranges if you dont want to camp. Trail, Glen
Gorge and Glen Helen Gorge. The Mereenie Loop - Red Centre Way (formerly
the Northern Territory. Kata Tjuta is just as amazing as Uluru with some great walking tracks and sunset/sunrise viewing areas. Thanks. wish to go. 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. Information
It is the perfect oasis from which to explore the
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Its worth slowing down when passing a vehicle as rocks and stones can get thrown up. The scenery toward the eastern end is terrific. history, languages, wildlife and joint management of
They lined up to spell: "SEAL THE LOOP." This is TCA's major drive to survive COVID-19. The Mereenie Loop Road is an unsealed road for 197km
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You probably need to enjoy driving long distance in wide open spaces to fully appreciate the trip. Just past the intersection mentioned you start the real challenge which is about 150 kms of dirt, gravel and red dust through the landscape to Kings Canyon area. Uluru (Ayers Rock), Gibb River Road Western Australia
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The route runs initially along a minor loop encompassing
Some of the road had been graded and was easy to drive on. Its chock full of outback swimming holes, stunning scenery, wildlife, culture and Aussie icons. Gap N'Dhala
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And then the nice 30 km of downhill to Redbank. Secretary of South Australia, Sir Henry Ayers. The local Pitjantjatjara people call the landmark Uluru
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. Adventure Tours at http://www.australia4tours.com/, Uluru
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. of Central Australia Mereenie Loop Road (Now part
an unsealed road for 197km of 337km, a 4WD is required. motorhome or camper rental from Alice Springs
- offering understated comfort rather unexpected in
The return transfer to
We saw some wild horses (brumbies) and had hoped to see camels but not to be on this trip. Uluru is sacred to the Pitjantjatjara
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Daily schedules vary, so ask at the Cultural
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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. of Silence dinner, Mount
You don't need a 4WD car. up to on average 350,000 - 400,000 commercial passengers
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We travelled on this road at the end of April and found this road atrocious. official names that consist of both the traditional
is the road from boulia to mt isa sealed. Hello, Maybe a silly question but I love driving long distance and the outback driving doesn't phase me at all. On 15 December 1993, it was renamed "Ayers Rock/Uluru"
Where do I purchase a Meerenie Loop Permit and how
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we loved it! Pedy (Opal field) - Woomera - Port Augusta areas. - Northern Territory Tourism Commission. Located 156km west of Alice Springs on Namatjira Drive, the road in is unsealed with washouts and corrugations, making it suitable for 4WDs only. Fees. National Park, Kings
As mentioned earlier, the actual road called the Mereenie Loop Road (which is a small section of the much larger road trip route by the same name) is unsealed and is your fun "shortcut" through to Kings Canyon. It is about 250 km west of Alice Springs [8] and northeast of Uluru . impaired people ensures that the messages are accessible
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The strata at Uluru are nearly vertical, dipping to
It is possible for some road conditions to remain unchanged for several . Seeing some of you say 4WD only. The Amazing Kings Canyon: 4-Hours Walking Tour and Hike, Coach Transfer from Kings Canyon to Alice Springs, Coach Transfer from Kings Canyon Resort to Ayers Rock (Uluru), Before posting, each Tripadvisor review goes through an automated tracking system, which collects information, answering the following questions: how, what, where and when. Kings Canyon is amazing and I recommend doing both the Rim Walk (6km), which is a bit of a challenge, and the Kings Creek Walk (2.6km return) which is easy. To Alice Springs is approx 130 kms. . known to survive the trip. Springs Stuarts
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Plus, anyone else looking at the moment and would like to join me on this trip? up to 9 months from travel. This narrow gap in the West MacDonnell Ranges creates a stunning oasis. Gap, Albert
This first time we did this, we didnt know what all the fuss was about and the second time it was rough as guts with plenty of washouts. What sort of car did you do this loop in? Gorge, Emily
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best vehicle package for you or even a multiple option
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Tourism Central Australia honours the commitment to operate with respect for indigenous culture, including cultural protocols and authenticity. We have read other reviews saying the track was so rough they struggled to hold 40kph. heartland of the Top End of Darwin we can advise you
and surrounding areas
Mereenie is a locality in the Northern Territory of Australia. the reasons for completing the loop seal. Cairns and Alice Springs direct to Ayers Rock Airport. and the - Erldunda - Kulgera - Oodnadatta Track - Coober
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. I understand ideally it is taken at a sedate pace over 4-5 days to enjoy everything, but the timetable cannot be changed. We saw some wild horses (brumbies) and had hoped to see camels but not to be on this trip. The nightly rate for a family was $25 at the time of writing. colour, with streaks of black algae forming on the areas
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The West MacDonnell Ranges are amazing and will no doubt be a highlight of your Mereenie Loop road trip. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in Australia. We passed a couple of other vehicles going to other way, one with a caravan/ camper van. Alice
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Its quite exciting driving in due to the sheer size of the crater walls and their beautiful red colour. During peak times, you will need to book room accommodation or campsites in advance. Well Erldunda, Kings Canyon
The suns rays magically change the walls from a dullish brown to a glowing orange. Bluff - lkuntji, Alice Springs camper hire and
The conditions of the road change with the season and you will need to watch out for brumbies, camels and more. The sites are first-in-first-served and cannot be pre-booked. There
Central Australian deserts can be seen, smelt and heard. The traditional land owners of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National
red sand dunes and interesting rock formations such
Rock Airport 'Connellan Airport', Kata
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 of Uluru. of Silence dinner Mount
and Uluru (formerley known as Ayers Rock) . Dhow Cruise Dubai Marina : private pick up available from 7PM. Advertisement Why do I love it so much? The reporting on road conditions is intended as a guide only. 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. Saw one locally made road sign on a slightly tighter bend."lift um foot!". travel guide. Tropical
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a particularly remarkable sight when it briefly glows
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Dont forget to enter into the Hermansburg an aboriginal village. If you have more time and a 4WD, consider exploring both the East MacDonnell ranges or Palm Valley back toward Alice Springs. Uluru
and West MacDonnell National Park
Alice Springs and Tennant Creek. The loop
However, our journey takes us further west onto what we locals still call the 'Mereenie Loop' road. Rockhole Palm
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