Call +61 3 9597 9767 to know more. Wild Animals of the Larapinta Trail - AUSWALK. For one of the most isolated places on earth, the Larapinta Trail has a surprising amount to offer those who make the effort to get there.
For now, we’re going to focus on the wildlife you might encounter as you traverse the spine of the West MacDonnell Ranges, in the very centre of Australia. Spencer’s Burrowing Frog Limnodynastes spenceri Photo credit – Alice Springs Desert Park You’d be unlucky to run into a downpour walking the Larapinta, on the other hand, you might get to see, and hear, an Army of Spencer’s Burrowing Frogs.These short, round, well-camouflaged amphibians survive in the desert by burrowing under the ground for months on end. They go into temporary hibernation, shed their skin and only appear again when a downpour arrives. They emerge, make an awful lot of noise and then mate. Wild Animals of the Larapinta Trail - AUSWALK. Grampians Hike - Auswalk 7 Day Self Guided Grampians Walk. Larapinta Trail Walk - 7 Day Group Guided Larapinta Trail Hike. Today we will leave very early to avoid the heat and take advantage of the sunrise and the best light of the day.
After 500m of easy walking, we reach the start of the climb onto the ridge leading up to Mt Sonder. This will be the steepest part of the climb today. Taking short, regular breaks, we will reach the main ridge and head along it to the 3km mark lookout where we will see the magnificent dawn spreading across the landscape below.
From here, the next few kilometres are a gradual climb until we reach a short, sharp descent where we will stop for snacks and then start climbing again towards the summit. Snowy Mountains & Mt Kosciuszko Walk - 4 Day Group Guided Walking Tour. Guthega to Perisher plus an option to Porcupine Rocks. Today we traverse through Blue Cow alpine ski resort to Perisher Valley. This region has earned prestigious UNESCO Biosphere Reserve status. As you ascend, you’ll learn how delicate plants can thrive in such challenging conditions and gain an insight into the geology of this rugged landscape.
Climb to Porcupine Rocks for spectacular views of Crackenback. The ancient snowgum trees here are twisted and gnarled through centuries of harsh winters. Walking: Moderate / 13 km / approx. 4.5-5.5 hrs / including choice of easier or harder option along the way / varied terrain including grassy tracks, narrow foot tracks, 4WD tracks and an optional off-track section, including some steep bits Meals: Cooked breakfast, walkers lunch and two course dinner with a glass of wine or two. Snowy Mountains & Mount Kosciuszko Walk - 7 Day Guided Walking Holiday. Snowy Mountains & Mt Kosciuszko Walk - 4 Day Group Guided Walking Tour.
Lord Howe Island Walks - Lord Howe Island Holidays. Blue Mountains Walks - Blue Mountains Hiking. We will meet you in the city to begin your journey to the World Heritage Blue Mountains National Park.
We’ll start the Blue Mountains walks by hiking through rainforest and open woodland, opening up to spectacular overlooks, then trace creeks beneath ferny understory down into the forest. Victoria: Bushwalking in the Grampians. Peter de Graaf takes a hike in the Victorian highlands.
All I wanted was a kangaroo. Well, okay, I wanted several kangaroos, and close enough to say g'day to, thank you very much. I didn't want to have to squint to see them bound across a distant paddock. I also wanted an emu. And one of those strange, spiky, ant-eating echidnas. Happily, the Grampians granted all my wildlife-spotting wishes, then threw in something called a bearded dragon and several thousand raucous birds for good measure. Grampians National Park rises from pancake-flat Victorian farmland about three hours' drive northwest of Melbourne. It consists of upthrust sandstone ridges with gentle, forested western slopes dropping off sharply in the east in a series of escarpments and serrated peaks. A hot spot for Aboriginal rock art, the area was originally called Gariwerd but takes its more recent name from a Scottish mountain range.
Self Guided Walking Holidays. Group Guided Walking Holidays. Having two experienced guides means that on most days we can allow for both easier and more challenging walking options.
Walks generally progress along a linear route without the need to retrace your steps, with minimal vehicle transfer time, so you get extra time to explore the area on your own or to relax. With nearly 30 years’ experience, Auswalk has a unique perspective on walking holidays. The trips are as diverse as they are memorable. Rack up some serious mileage with long-distance walking tracks or travel by minibus with stops for walks along the way, or choose trips which explore the area from a central accommodation base. Whatever you prefer, you’ll visit the must-see places and venture well beyond the beaten path to locations that few have the privilege of experiencing.
You’ll sleep and eat well, as each night is spent in comfortable accommodation ranging from boutique inns to wilderness retreats in beautiful locations. Great Ocean Walk Larapinta Trail Hiking. Walks Archive - AUSWALK. Walking Holidays - Hiking Holidays.